J'son & Partners: «The frequency spectrum for networks 4G - the current situation and prospects in the world and in Russia"
The company J'son & Partners Consulting presented the main results of the study "The frequency spectrum for fourth-generation networks (4G): current situation and prospects in the world and in Russia", where it is noted that according to the GSA, on 17 October 2013 in 83 countries was started commercial network 222 LTE, and almost half of these networks - the last 12 months. It is expected that by the end of 2013 the number of countries with commercial LTE networks will increase to 93, and the number of the networks themselves - to 260.
In general, the most widespread in the world range is 1800 MHz (band 3) - it is used by 43% of the commercial networks LTE FDD (Frequency Division Duplex). The next most popular ranges - is 2.6 GHz (band 7) and 800 MHz (band 20), in which has 30% and 12% LTE-networks, respectively.
In Russia, as of October 2013 in the commercial operation launched LTE network in 37 regions. In most regions of the network launched in paired spectrum (LTE TDD - Time Division Duplex) in the range of 2600 MHz (band 7), with the exception of network LTE TDD - MTS in Moscow (2600 MHz, band 38) and the "Vainakh Telecom" in the Chechen Republic (2.3GHz, band 40). In addition, the company "Telecom Foundation" unfolds LTE TDD network in the 2.3 GHz band (band 40), in which the company has a large frequency resource - from 70 to 100 MHz, depending on the region.
In July 2013 the Consortium has completed the standardization of 3GPP LTE technology for the 450 MHz, which allows operators (including Russia) having such frequencies, deploy LTE networks in this range. The use of low-frequency bands (450, 700 and 800 MHz) to cover important areas of low population density, which do not require high-capacity networks, achieved by using higher frequencies.
Availability of sufficient frequency spectrum is a necessary condition for the development of high-grade networks LTE, and in Russia, "frequency" problem is most acute. An important development might be to obtain permission from the regulator to use for network deployment LTE GSM-1800 MHz range. However, the solution of this issue is still delayed, mainly due to disagreements officials about the obligations imposed on operators who plan to build LTE in this band.
In general, the most widespread in the world range is 1800 MHz (band 3) - it is used by 43% of the commercial networks LTE FDD (Frequency Division Duplex). The next most popular ranges - is 2.6 GHz (band 7) and 800 MHz (band 20), in which has 30% and 12% LTE-networks, respectively.
In Russia, as of October 2013 in the commercial operation launched LTE network in 37 regions. In most regions of the network launched in paired spectrum (LTE TDD - Time Division Duplex) in the range of 2600 MHz (band 7), with the exception of network LTE TDD - MTS in Moscow (2600 MHz, band 38) and the "Vainakh Telecom" in the Chechen Republic (2.3GHz, band 40). In addition, the company "Telecom Foundation" unfolds LTE TDD network in the 2.3 GHz band (band 40), in which the company has a large frequency resource - from 70 to 100 MHz, depending on the region.
In July 2013 the Consortium has completed the standardization of 3GPP LTE technology for the 450 MHz, which allows operators (including Russia) having such frequencies, deploy LTE networks in this range. The use of low-frequency bands (450, 700 and 800 MHz) to cover important areas of low population density, which do not require high-capacity networks, achieved by using higher frequencies.
Availability of sufficient frequency spectrum is a necessary condition for the development of high-grade networks LTE, and in Russia, "frequency" problem is most acute. An important development might be to obtain permission from the regulator to use for network deployment LTE GSM-1800 MHz range. However, the solution of this issue is still delayed, mainly due to disagreements officials about the obligations imposed on operators who plan to build LTE in this band.
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