LTE1800 Zone

Several operators are considering deploying LTE equipment in the 1800 MHz spectrum band and are engaging with the wider vendor ecosystem to encourage support for development of equipment and user devices. GSA, together with the GSM Association, has hosted two seminars in 2011 (February 17, Barcelona and March 25, London) – the presentations are available here. New white papers and other resources are also available here, together with links to more key LTE resources on the GSA website and the LTE1800 LinkedIN Group.

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1800 MHz Mobile Broadband Seminars

Presentations from March 25 seminarPresentations from February 17 seminar

New White Papers

Leading LTE vendors have produced new white papers which show the benefits and opportunities with LTE deployments in 1800 MHz spectrum and explain various deployment options and strategies.

Chart: LTE1800 Global Status February 17, 2012 - [571.9 KB] More information Chart: LTE1800 Global Status February 17, 2012 - [571.9 KB] Summary chart showing the status of LTE1800 mobile broadband deployments worldwide, confirming the momentum towards its adoption as a core band globally for LTE FDD deloyments, and the user devices ecosystem. Based on data drawn from GSA reports up to January 20, 2012. Also available as a JPEG chart which can be downloaded by registered site users at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4 Copyright of GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association, 2012 Not registered? it only takes a minute at www.gsacom.com/php/register_form.php4 LTE1800 Zone www.gsacom.com/lte1800 LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390	GSA Report - Embracing the 1800MHz opportunity: Russian language version December 5, 2011 - [2.4 MB] More information GSA Report - Embracing the 1800MHz opportunity: Russian language version December 5, 2011 - [2.4 MB] Copyright 2011 GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association	Operator viewpoint: LTE Introduction in the Russian Regions: Frequency Re-farming (Tele2 Russia) November 29, 2011 - [2 MB] More information Operator viewpoint: LTE Introduction in the Russian Regions: Frequency Re-farming (Tele2 Russia) November 29, 2011 - [2 MB] Presentation given at LTE Forum 2011, Warsaw, Poland on November 24, 2011 by Svetlana A. Skvortsova, Strategy & Development Director, Tele2 Russia Agenda: Russian Mobile Market Overview – Mobile Penetration – Mobile Broadband Development – Tele2 Overview in Russia Why do we think that LTE1800 is the most suitable technology to deploy Mobile Broadband access for 100% population coverage The outcome of the Tele2 study on the re-farming possibility and the vendors' view: a number of technology and market arguments in favor of LTE1800 Current state of affairs and what needs to be done to enable LTE1800 ========== This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author. Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.
LTE Developments Worldwide, including Interest in 1800 MHz (LTE1800): GSA presentation November 24, 2011 - [4.4 MB] More information LTE Developments Worldwide, including Interest in 1800 MHz (LTE1800): GSA presentation November 24, 2011 - [4.4 MB] LTE Developments Worldwide, including Interest in 1800 MHz (LTE1800) Presentation by Alan Hadden, President, GSA LTE Forum 2011, Warsaw, Poland - November 24, 2011	GSA Report - Embracing the 1800MHz opportunity: Driving mobile forward with LTE in the 1800MHz band November 16, 2011 - [1.5 MB] More information GSA Report - Embracing the 1800MHz opportunity: Driving mobile forward with LTE in the 1800MHz band November 16, 2011 - [1.5 MB] This new report from GSA – the Global mobile Suppliers Association, demonstrates the strong appeal of using 1800 MHz spectrum for mobile broadband. It shows from practical, economic and business perspectives why 1800 MHz will emerge as a prime band for LTE deployments in virtually all regions of the world, and be important for international roaming. The report “Embracing the 1800MHz opportunity: “Driving mobile forward with LTE in the 1800MHz band” was prepared for GSA by Innovation Observatory and benefits from the insights and experiences contributed by several GSA member companies and pioneer LTE1800 network operators. The report was sponsored by CSL Limited, Deutsche Telekom, Elisa, Qualcomm, StarHub and Telstra. Published November 16, 2011 Press release: 1800MHz spectrum key to global success of LTE services, GSA study shows www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_342.php4 Copyright GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association	Chart: LTE1800 Global Status November 7, 2011 - [600.1 KB] More information Chart: LTE1800 Global Status November 7, 2011 - [600.1 KB] Summary chart showing the status of LTE1800 mobile broadband deployments worldwide, confirming the momentum towards its adoption as a core band globally for LTE FDD deloyments, and the user devices ecosystem. Based on data drawn from the latest GSA reports. Also available as a JPEG chart which can be downloaded by registered site users at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4 Not registered? it only takes a minute at www.gsacom.com/php/register_form.php4 LTE1800 Zone www.gsacom.com/lte1800 LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390
1800 Re-farming prospects (NSN White Paper) November 4, 2011 - [127.1 KB] More information 1800 Re-farming prospects (NSN White Paper) November 4, 2011 - [127.1 KB]	Operator viewpoint: LTE 1800MHz Review in Asia-Pacific (StarHub presentation) September 29, 2011 - [1.6 MB] More information Operator viewpoint: LTE 1800MHz Review in Asia-Pacific (StarHub presentation) September 29, 2011 - [1.6 MB] Presentation by Peter Cook, VP Mobile Network Engineering StarHub September 6th, 2011 Content: * Why LTE * The case for LTE1800 * LTE1800 Industry Update * Summary Provided to GSA for the LTE1800 Zone with the permission of the author ========== Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.	LTE1800: A Versatile Platform for Connected Devices and Applications - Sierra Wireless July 29, 2011 - [172 KB] More information LTE1800: A Versatile Platform for Connected Devices and Applications - Sierra Wireless July 29, 2011 - [172 KB] The next generation of LTE-connected devices promises a world of new mobile applications and unprecedented mobile experiences for users. Residing in the “sweet spot” of the spectrum to provide an excellent combination of capacity, coverage, cost and speed to market, the 1800 MHz band is providing an attractive option for network operators and device manufacturers alike.
Mobile Broadband in the 1800MHz Band - GSM Association July 23, 2011 More information Mobile Broadband in the 1800MHz Band - GSM Association July 23, 2011 This paper explores the potential to use the 1800MHz spectrum band to help meet rising demand for Mobile Broadband services. It is based on the presentations and subsequent discussion at the 1800MHz HSPA/LTE Workshop hosted by the GSMA and the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) in London in March 2011	Mobile broadband in 1800 MHz spectrum – spectrum strategies, refarming and the global ecosystem July 23, 2011 More information Mobile broadband in 1800 MHz spectrum – spectrum strategies, refarming and the global ecosystem July 23, 2011 Deploying mobile broadband in 1800MHz spectrum is part of the solution to the rapid growth of mobile broadband, which is forcing operators to add both coverage and capacity, applying a holistic spectrum strategy that covers voice-centric and mobile broadband network deployments. As the penetration of 3G-capable terminals increases, the 1800MHz spectrum used for GSM services becomes an increasingly attractive candidate for refarming to mobile broadband services based on LTE and HSPA.	Reuse GSM assets when launching LTE - Nokia Siemens Networks June 30, 2011 - [225.9 KB] More information Reuse GSM assets when launching LTE - Nokia Siemens Networks June 30, 2011 - [225.9 KB] The decision to launch LTE is often governed by the need to find the most cost-effective way to combine data rates, coverage and capacity. This short paper explains how LTE on the 1800 MHz band provides an added advantage in parts of the world where there are already GSM deployments in the same spectrum, and draws upon the experience of Finnish operator Elisa.
LTE 1800MHz Terminal whitepaper - Huawei May 9, 2011 - [546 KB] More information LTE 1800MHz Terminal whitepaper - Huawei May 9, 2011 - [546 KB] LTE 1800MHz Terminal whitepaper produced by Huawei	ZTE’s Solution for LTE in the 1800MHz Band April 15, 2011 - [1.2 MB] More information ZTE’s Solution for LTE in the 1800MHz Band April 15, 2011 - [1.2 MB] ZTE’s Solution for LTE in the 1800MHz Band	LTE 1800MHz Ecosystem Drivers - Huawei April 6, 2011 - [519.3 KB] More information LTE 1800MHz Ecosystem Drivers - Huawei April 6, 2011 - [519.3 KB]
Introducing LTE with maximum reuse of GSM assets - Nokia Siemens Networks April 6, 2011 - [321.1 KB] More information Introducing LTE with maximum reuse of GSM assets - Nokia Siemens Networks April 6, 2011 - [321.1 KB]

GSA Reports

LinkedIn

LTE1800 LinkedIN Group