WiMAX Market Expected to Reach $33.65 Billion by 2016

The operators have wide flexibility in terms of operable bandwidth (spectrum), duplexing techniques (FDD and TDD), and portability options

The report “WiMAX-TDD/FDD Spectrum Analysis and Global Forecast (2011-2016)” analyzes the global WiMAX market by types-TDD/FDD and highlights the major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and market trends in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East Africa.

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This report studies the global WiMAX market, and is segmented into equipment, services, and end-user devices market for the period 2011-2016.

The global WiMAX equipment market is expected to grow from $1.92 billion in 2011 to $9.21 billion in 2016, representing a CAGR of 36.83%, while the service market is estimated to grow from $4.65 billion in 2011 to $33.65 billion in 2016, registering a CAGR of 48.56%, thereby indicating positive growth.

There is an urgent need for raising standards of living of the rural areas worldwide. This need for broadband connectivity has long been prevailing in these untapped regions; but off late, has stirred up even more due to the growing needs of businesses and individuals. Apart from this, government bodies, along with the other organizations, have identified the need to facilitate these regions with basic services such as education and healthcare through e- Learning, e-Governance, and e-Medicine.

WiMAX has gained immense support from vendors such as Alvarion and Samsung, who are seeing enormous opportunity in this market, owing to its operational flexibility. This has, in turn, increased its popularity, thereby driving this market towards lower prices, promising gradual ease in economies of scale. The operators have wide flexibility in terms of operable bandwidth (spectrum), duplexing techniques (FDD and TDD), and portability options.

In terms of unit shipments, the 3.5 GHz band is the most preferred one globally, as it is suitable for fixed broadband. As WiMAX was initially deployed for fixed broadband, most of the deployments and equipment were made in the 3.5 GHz band; as such higher frequency bands are preferred for fixed broadband. With the rising need for enhanced portability and mobility, WiMAX is now revolutionizing its way through the mobile space, hence enforcing regulators worldwide to make lower bands such as 2.3 GHz available for auctions.

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Ericsson continues strategic partnership with China Mobile for LTE

 Ericsson will deploy LTE TDD (TD-LTE) in 15 provinces in mainland China -

these cover some 63 percent of China's population
* Ericsson selected to provide radio access network, Evolved Packet Core and
to upgrade and expand the installed base of core networks
* In the absence of a 3G installed base with China Mobile, this deal
represents recognition of Ericsson's technology leadership in LTE
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) today announces that it has been selected by China Mobile
(CMCC) to deploy LTE TDD in 15 key provinces in China. These provinces are home
to 63 percent of China's population and include the top three provinces in terms
of GDP.
This is the first phase of the world's largest LTE TDD network deployment.
Ericsson will deploy radio access networks based on its multi-standard RBS
6000. For the core network - which will be used for China Mobile's nationwide
mobile network covering 2G, 3G and 4G - Ericsson has been selected to upgrade
its installed base, equal to a market share of 40 percent in User Data
Management (HLR/HSS). In addition, Ericsson has been awarded 20 percent market
share in Evolved Packet Core. This makes Ericsson China Mobile's main supplier
in Core.
The scope of the contract also includes network design and optimization
services.
Ericsson had no 3G footprint with China Mobile, and this technology shift has
strengthened Ericsson's market position.
Jan Signell, Head of Ericsson Region North East Asia says: "We are pleased that
our LTE TDD technology and services leadership are recognized by China Mobile.
Our leading LTE TDD networks will bring unparalleled network performance to
users and create new opportunities for innovations with connected devices and
applications. We have been a trusted partner to China Mobile since its
introduction of 2G and are committed to supporting the world's largest LTE
deployment."
The deal is aligned with the 11 percent market share in radio access networks
awarded earlier in the China Mobile central purchasing process in September. The
deployment has begun.
Ericsson has been present in mainland China since 1892 and is strongly committed
to this market with one of the largest R&D bases and supply and manufacturing
sites in the world. In addition, Ericsson was a pioneering developer of the TDD
mode of the LTE standard and has made many significant contributions to the
advancement of LTE TDD. Ericsson's LTE TDD and FDD solutions share the same
hardware platform, with commonly applicable software and features, ensuring that
LTE TDD will deliver the same high performance and reliability
Ericsson is the market leader in LTE. Today, 50 percent of the world's LTE
smartphone traffic is served by Ericsson networks, which is more than double the
traffic of our closest competitor. More than 180 LTE RAN and Evolved Packet Core
networks have been delivered worldwide, of which more than 110 have gone live
commercially. Ericsson is present today in all high-traffic LTE markets
including the US, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Canada, and has been
selected by nine of the top 10 LTE operators as ranked by LTE subscriptions
worldwide. We expect to hold 25 percent of all essential patents in LTE, both
for TDD and FDD mode, and we support common hardware and software for FDD and
TDD systems, giving operators maximum flexibility in their FDD and TDD
deployment.

source: http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20131119-907023.html

Optus has begun a trial of a 4G based home wireless broadband product. It takes advantage of the company’s key technological differentiator – 4G TDD.

Optus is leveraging its new TDD (time division duplex) 4G network to provide a new wireless broadband products for home and small business customers.

It has not released the product as yet, but has given a clear indication that it intends to do so with the announcement of a major trial in the homes of its employees.

Optus says its Home Wireless Broadband product is designed to provide an “easy, hassle free and flexible option for customers who may not want, or who are unable to receive, a fixed broadband service.”

There is no need for an existing phone line, installation technician or complicated set-up procedure, says Optus. “Customers will simply need an Optus Home Wireless Broadband device to start receiving quality broadband.” It will use the Optus 4G Plus network, initially only in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane. If successful, it will be released across all Optus 4G Plus areas.

The trial will involve up to 200 Optus staff, who need to volunteer and register with the company. Martin Mercer of Optus said the trial will be used to test and learn how wireless broadband technology can “deliver a more consistent day-to-day experience and expand the home broadband options available to its customers.”

Telstra has a much larger 4G network than Optus, but does not offer a similar product – its 4G broadband is limited to mobile dongles, and it does not offer TDD.

source: http://www.itwire.com/your-it-news/home-it/62343-optus-to-trial-wireless-broadband-on-4g

EVOLUTION TOWARDS 4G and LTE ECOSYSTEM

EVOLUTION TOWARDS 4G

Distributed base stations with remote radio head (RRH) capability greatly help mobile operators to resolve cost , performance, and efficiency challenges when deploying new base stations on the road to fully developed 4G networks. Multi mode radios capable of operating according to GSM,HSPA,LTE and WIMAX standards and advanced software configurability are the key features to develop a new network. The most recent OFDMA standards Wimax and LTE include 20 MHZ wideband radio channels for both time division duplex (TDD) and frequency division duplex (FDD).the throughput is enhanced by using MIMO antenna techniques.

LTE ECOSYSTEM

LTE  ecosystem report is given by Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) . the most recent report is given on JULY 5,2013. This report provides an analysis of 948 LTE devices launched in the marlet by 100 suppliers. LTE is the fastest growing mobile technology ever.

948 LTE USER DEVICES—GSA monitors and serveys worldwide mobile broadband market developments and publishes the facts, statistics and trends in its “ Evolution to LTE” report, confirminh operaor commitments to LTE.

1800 mhz: most poplar LTE brand

This band continues to be the most popular spectrum for lte DEPLOYMENTS, USED IN THE MAJORITY OF COMMERCIALLY LAUNCHED NETWORKS GLOBALLY. All the most popular smartphones and brands support LTE 1800.

LTE TDD DEVICES

It is a single global 3GPP standard that addresses both TDD and FDD spectrum.LTE TDD is an integral part of the standard.Interest is strong and growing globally.

DEVICES ANALYSIS USING GAMBOD

GAMBOD is a GSA analyser for mobile broadband devices. It is a unique searching tool developed by GSA  for mobile broadband devices allowins searches for GSA databases for suppliers. Results are present in spreadsheets or charts.