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been announced, representing annual growth of 152 per cent.


It’s a secure solution,


because no one party has all the data while it is in transit


The report covers LTE FDD and/or TDD devices. The majority of terminals operate in the FDD mode. However, 387 products can operate in the LTE TDD (TD-LTE) mode, 221 more than a year ago, underlining the importance of the TDD mode. Over 11 per cent of LTE operators have deployed the TDD mode in their networks.


Rapid growth in LTE devices continues


The latest update to the Status of the LTE Ecosystem report published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) confirms that to date 154 manufacturers have announced 1,563 LTE-enabled user devices, including operator and frequency variants.


It also reveals 742 new LTE user devices were launched in the past year, representing 90 per cent annual growth. The number of manufacturers increased by 58 per cent to 154 companies in the same period.


1800MHz (3GPP band 3) is the most widely used spectrum band by LTE operators in most regions. According to GSA, 43 per cent of LTE networks use 1800MHz, either as a single band, or as part of a multi- band deployment. The report confirms that 1800MHz is now also the best supported frequency for LTE user devices, with more terminals able to operate in this band than in any other. 589 LTE1800 user devices have


Operators are also investing in LTE-Advanced technologies, initially using carrier aggregation to increase data throughput, improve utilisation of assets and network efficiency, and enhance user experience. Operators in at least 25 countries have commercially launched networks that support Category 4 user devices, which have a peak downlink rate up to 150Mbps. A total of 233 Category 4 user devices (almost 15 per cent of all LTE user devices) have been announced.


300Mbps LTE-Advanced systems (when used with Category 6 devices) represent a further gain by combining 40MHz of paired spectrum using carrier aggregation. The world’s first 300Mbps LTE-Advanced service was commercially launched last month and Category 6 devices are available in the market.


The GSA also confirms that 275 LTE networks have commercially launched in 101 countries and predicts that this number will grow to at least 350 networks in commercial service by the end of 2014.


For more information visit: www.gsacom.com


ISSUE 03 2014


Airwave launches


4GMax – high- speed data on demand


Airwave, the UK mission critical voice and data communications provider, has launched 4GMax – secure and resilient high speed data on demand for the emergency services.


4GMax brings together the signal strength from multiple mobile operators. By combining bandwidth from up to four commercial mobile networks, it delivers increased uplink capacity enabling applications such as live video streaming from vehicles on the move. It also provides an effective alternative to satellite communications or fixed links.


“4GMax improves on patchy and often unreliable commercial mobile coverage and capacity to provide a strong, stable transmission link for supporting the delivery of media-rich video and data,” said Euros Evans, chief technology officer at Airwave.


“The data packets are split and spread across the different networks enabling greater capacity and speed. It’s a secure solution, because no one party has all the data while it is in transit.”


Airwave is currently working with Surrey Police on a mobile video pilot and enablement of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) data streaming using 4GMax.


“Airwave is also working with Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service to deliver remote incident management capabilities. We are expanding the 4GMax platform to the Ambulance Trusts, looking at uses such as patient telemetry,” Mr Evans said. “We are able to build and collate knowledge from across the blue light user community in order to deliver enhanced data services and cashable savings for our customers today.”


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