TD-LTE Industry Briefing

TD-LTE Industry Briefing
April 15, 2013 | No. 17
Edited by GTI Secretariat
April 15, 2013
Contents
Top News
GTI Successfully Held 2013 GTI Summit In Barcelona
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GTI Awarded Industry Partners In Barcelona
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Industry
TD-LTE Live HD TV Broadcasting: Xiamen International Marathon 2013
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TD-LTE Micro eNB & Relay: Outdoor Trial Test Results
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TD-LTE Inter-RAT Conformance Testing Progress in GCF
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TD-LTE Progress In Carrier Aggregation and Inter Working
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Market
TD-LTE Global Market Overview
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GTI
Upcoming GTI Events Preview In Shanghai
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GTI Development Overview
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Appendix
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Appendix 1 - TD-LTE Vendor Overview
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Appendix 2 - Welcome to Join GTI (to operators)
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Appendix 3 - Welcome to Join GTI Partner Forum (to non-operators)
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Top News
GTI Successfully Held
2013 GTI Summit In Barcelona
2013 GTI Summit
26 February 2013, GTI successfully held 2013 LTE TDD/FDD International
Summit (GTI Summit) in Barcelona, Spain.
Speech Session
Operators of Bharti Airtel, Clearwire, China Mobile, Industry Partners of
GSMA, Samsung, Nokia Siemens Network, Nokia, Qualcomm, Ericsson and
Marvell shared their global scale deployment experiences, plans and
roadmaps.
Clearwire announced to launch 5000BS in 2013 and 8000BS in 2014. China
Mobile revealed its 100 cities and 1 million terminals 4G plan to achieve
100 cities 4G Network Coverage; 1 Million 4G Terminal Purchasing in 2013.
Product Release
Dynamic development in the field of TD-LTE terminals has also been seen.
China Mobile and its industry partners, including HTC, Huaiwei, LG,
Samsung and ZTE jointly launched 5 models of TD-LTE Multi-Mode MultiBand smart phones and 3 TD-LTE MiFi products were released. Among
which 2 MiFi products were China Mobile independently branded.
MMMB Smart Phones
HTC TD101
Huawei Ascend D2-TL LG Optimus Vu 2 Plus
MMMB MiFi2
ZTE U9810
China Mobile CM510 China Mobile CM512
Huawei E5375
ZTE MF91S+
All devices support 5 Modes: TD-LTE/LTE FDD/TD-SCDMA/WCDMA/GSM
With the joint efforts by global chip vendors, the technologies for TD-LTE
multi-mode multi-band smart phones are getting mature increasingly. It is
estimated that booming development of TD-LTE terminals will be realized
in a diversified, large-scale manner in the coming two years. Beside highend mobile phones, middle and low end mobile phones will enter into the
market. This will provide consumers with enriched choices while allowing
seamless global roaming.
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Top News
GTI Awarded Industry Partners In
Barcelona
GTI
Night
General
Status of TD-LTE Large-Scale Trial
26 February 2013, GTI invited it’s delegated partners to attend the GTI
Night, which was a social event dedicated to further promote LTE TDD/FDD
convergent development, and open up TD-LTE fully large scale
commercialization new ear.
GTI Awards
Awards
Winner
Market
Development
Award
Huawei
LTE TDD/FDD
Converged Solution
Multi-mode multiband Chipset
Multi-mode multiband Product
Nokia Siemens
Network
Ericsson
ZTE
Qualcomm
Achievements
Deployed 8 global TD-LTE commercial networks out of 14, assigned 26 commercial
contracts
Contributed on global TD-LTE trials and commercial deployment
Successfully commercialized LTE TDD/FDD convergent networks in Sweden & China
Hong Kong
MSM8960 is industry’s 1st integrated LTE MMMB chipset solution, supports
GSM\WCDMA\LTE
HiSilicon
Balong710 is industry’s 1st multi-mode chipset which supports 3GPP Release 9 & LTE
Category 4
Quanta
QDG is world’s 1st 5-mode 12-band mobile hotspot product, satisfies GTI MMMB
mobile hotspot device specification
Samsung
GT-I9308C/GT-I9308D is world’s 1st smart phone, supports TD-LTE & LTE FDD dual
mode and CSFB dual standby
Huawei
Ascend P1 LTE is the 1st commercial smart phone that supports TD-LTE, and has been
launched in Japan & India
TD-LTE Smartphone
Test System
Anite
Innovative Solution
Alcatel-Lucent
SAS solution provided exceptional performance in TD-LTE IOT
Released TD-LTE Lightradio MRO micro BS
Product Release
Alcatel-Lucent
released the latest
TD-LTE Lightradio
MRO micro BS
The 6th GTI Workshop
21-22 February 2013, the 6th GTI Workshop was held in Barcelona, Spain.
More than one hundred representatives from China Mobile, Vodafone,
Softbank, Clearwire etc. participated this 2-day meeting, managing to
promote the solutions for commercialization of TD-LTE and convergence of
TD-LTE and LTE FDD.
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This workshop focused on the industrialization of multi-mode/band
terminals, integrated solutions, global roaming, consumer electronic
devices, and the Internet of Vehicle. In the aspect of terminals.
Key Topics
•MMMB MiFi and Smart Phones
•VoLTE Solutions and Performance
•Global Roaming trials and test
•Inter Mode Mobility
•Consumer Electronics
•3.5GHz Industry Structuring
Industry
TD-LTE Live HD TV Broadcasting:
Xiamen International Marathon 2013
TD-LTE technology has successfully been used for Live TV Broadcast
On January 5, China Mobile’s TD-LTE network transmitted a live video
stream of the Xiamen International Marathon to TV centers of China
Central TV and Xiamen TV for live broadcasting. The TD-LTE network, solely
built by Nokia Siemens Networks, exceeded required parameters to
transmit high-definition (HD) video and images from cameras on the move,
providing the best live TV experience, matching a relay via satellite.
•Optimal network performance with ultra high-quality and reliability
•No degradation in network performance, no packet loss and no delay
•Stable uplink throughput of 5Mbps
TD-LTE Broadcasting Scenario
Xiamen international marathon is one of the
world’s top marathon event with >73,000 runners
Live 1080 50fps HD TV national broadcast on CCTV5 using TD-LTE
TV HD
Video Cam
GS Live 4000
Encoder + Dongle
TD-LTE
Radio + Core
Decoder + TV Live,
Broadcast Station
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Industry
TD-LTE Micro eNB & Relay:
Outdoor Trial Test Results
Trial test of TD-LTE Integrated eNodeB in Guangzhou
From Dec. 2012 to Jan. 2013, China Mobile Research
Institute, China Mobile Guangdong and ZTE Corporation
finished the field trial of the TD-LTE Integrated Micro
eNodeB. The test items investigate the effect of coverage
enhancement of Micro eNB for coverage hole and hot
spot in the urban area.
For coverage hole: Significantly improve RSRP, SINR and
throughput by the Integrated Micro eNodeB.
For hot spot: Increase the throughput by 105% after
introducing the Integrated Micro eNB. Different frequency
deployment is better than using the same spectrum.
The test results demonstrate that TD-LTE Integrated Micro
eNodeB can effectively improve the coverage for dead
zone and increase the throughput for hot spot, and has
the value to be commercialized in large-scale.
2nd GTI
Workshop
Trial
test
of Relay in Guangzhou
1. Completion of field trial of Relay:
In Feb. 2013, CMCC and ZTE launched and finished the
first trial test of preliminary commercial TD-LTE Relay
product in Guangzhou, in order to explore and verify the
advantages of Relay in the practical network.
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2. Findings from Relay trial test:
 Features of current Relay product:
• Small size (<10L), no need for machine room,
easy & flexible to deploy
• Support LOS /NLOS wireless backhaul
• No need for isolation between backhaul antenna
and access antenna
 Benefits for the network from Relay deployment:
• Remove coverage hole in urban area without
harm to cell throughput
• Improve indoor coverage for indoor users
demanding high speed service
• Effective in the area where difficult/expensive to
deploy wired backhaul
Industry
Progress of TD-LTE Inter-RAT Conformance
Testing in GCF
WI-096 & WI-097: the two new activated work items of TD-LTE in GCF
• With the great efforts of Test platform vendors and the growth of TD-LTE
multi-mode devices, the test platforms for WI-096 and WI-097 for EPS
TDD/UMTS TDD and EPS TDD/GERAN Inter-RAT conformance testing
reached the Test Platform Approval Criteria (TPAC) for all TDD bands, B38,
B39 and B40, at GCF CAG #33 meeting, January 2013. They are to verify
inter-RAT interoperability functionality of TD-LTE devices, i.e. PLMM
selection, cell reselection, measurement, handover and redirection etc.
• Whilst WI-099, the work item for EPS/UMTS/GERAN Multi-RAT
Conformance Testing, remains in inactive state, and therefore it requires
continuous resources and efforts from the industry to be activated.
EPS TDD
UMTS TDD
GERAN
WI-096: EPS TDD/UMTS TDD Inter-RAT Protocol Conformance Testing
• WI-096, consisting of 70 test cases covering mobility scenarios for EPS
TDD to/from UMTS TDD in various RAT/Band combinations, becomes active
with thanks to all Representative test cases of Priority 1 validated. This Test
Platform Approval Criteria (TPAC) turns valid, which indicates the test
environment is initially ready for TD-LTE device certification and the
certification entry “opens”.
WI-097: EPS TDD/GERAN Inter-RAT Protocol Conformance Testing
• WI-097 to verify mobility scenarios for EPS TDD to/from GERAN is active
as well, which makes the certification for such multi-mode devices ready.
With the progress of TD-LTE industry, more TD-LTE multi-mode devices will
emerge and benefit from the two activated work items.
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Industry
TD-LTE Progress In Carrier Aggregation
and Inter Working
Huawei Showcases 4-Carrier Aggregation for LTE TDD
Huawei showcased its 4-Carrier Aggregation (CA) solution for LTE TDD at the 2013
Mobile World Congress. Utilizing leading 4×4 MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output)
technologies, the solution provides 1 Gb/s data speed. It establishes a wideband
network benchmark, allowing a single user to enjoy higher data speeds on an LTE TDD
network than previously possible.
Huawei’s 4-CA solution for LTE TDD is a part of the GigaSite solution for meeting
growing end users demands for higher data speeds. It employs a series of Ultraband
RRUs which support 80 MHz and can expand to four carriers with only software
upgrades to achieve a 1 Gb/s data speed. Huawei has also launched a similar series of
Wideband RRUs for China Mobile’s TD-SCDMA network. The 4-CA solution highlights
the importance of wireless network equipment supporting multiple broadband
frequencies in order to build easy-to-deploy networks that are suited for long-term
development.
2nd GTI Workshop
Rohde
& Schwarz delivers validated Test Cases for LTE FDD / TD-LTE
Rohde & Schwarz provided validated Test Cases for the GCF (Global Certification Forum)
Rel-9 Work Item 151 "E-UTRA/EPC Dual mode (FDD/TDD) Rel-9”.
This achievement represents another major milestone to ensure the interworking
between the 2 modes of the truly global radio technology LTE (FDD and TDD) and to
strengthen the LTE ecosystem.
These validated test cases are split into RRM and Protocol Test Cases. And the first test
cases in GCF Work Item 151-7-40 (FDD Band 7 and TDD Band 40) and GCF WI-151-2541 (FDD Band 25 and TDD Band 41) have been validated. Rohde & Schwarz obtained
the highest completion rate in the official GCF status of validation (end of March 2013).
The first dual mode LTE FDD Band 25 and TDD Band 41 network is planned in the USA.
In addition several operators are planning similar dual-mode networks in other regions
of the world, such as Asia and Europe with other band combinations, due to the
availability of both FDD and TDD spectrum and dual mode UEs. Band combination LTE
FDD Band 7 and TDD Band 40 are planned in particular in China.
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Market
TD-LTE Global Market Overview
TD-LTE Global Commercial/Trial Networks
16 commercial TD-LTE networks launched
•Poland: AERO2
•Saudi Arabia: STC
•Saudi Arabia : Mobily •Russia: MegaFon
•Brazil: Sky TV
•Japan: Softbank
•Australia: NBN
•India: Bharti Airtel
•Sweden:Hi3G
•UK: UKB
•Oman: Omantel
•Russia: MTS
•Denmark: Hi3G
•China: China Mobile HK•Sri Lanka: Dialog Axiata•Brazil: On Telecom
30 operators
publicly announced 47 TD-LTE commercial contracts
Updated by Apr, 2013
166 TD-LTE Devices Released, 18 TD-LTE Smart Phones been Commercialized
TD-LTE Device Type
Quantity
TD-LTE Device Type
Quantity
USB Modem
41
Smart Phones
18
Router
86
Tablets
3
Module
18
Released 5-Mode chipset, 8 Devices To Be Commercialized Soon
MSM
8960
Multimode 3G
Dual Core
2012.2
LTE
TDD/FDD
MultiMode
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960
TD-LTE /LTE
FDD/WCDMA/
CDMA/GSM/EDGE/GPRS
Huawei HiSilicon Balong710
TD-LTE /LTE FDD/
TD-S/GSM/EDGE/GPRS
2012.10
MultiMode
MultiBand
MiFi
正文
Quanta
5 Modes：TD-LTE /LTE
FDD/TDS/WCDMA/GSM
11 Bands：Band
38/39/40/41/3/7/34/1/
2/5/8
2013.3
MMMB Smart Phone
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GTI
Upcoming GTI Events Preview In Shanghai
GTI Asia Conference
Time:
14:00-16:30
Date:
June 26, Wednesday, MAE Day 1
Place:
Grand Shanghai Ball Room, Kerry Hotel Pudong ,Shanghai, Pu Dong,
Shanghai, China
Participants:
Executive-level delegates from across LTE ecosystem
Aim:
•To further promote Asia Pacific LTE TDD/FDD convergent development
•To speed up TD-LTE global deployment
Preliminary Session Arrangement:
Welcome
Note
Opening
Speeches
Wireless
City Release
Panel I & II
7th GTI Workshop
Time:
09:00-18:00
Date:
June 21-22, Monday-Tuesday
Place:
Crown Plaza Century Park Shanghai, China
Participants:
GTI members and partners
Aim:
•To drive forward a constantly innovating and higher performance TDLTE network eco-system
•TD-LTE network & service tour
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GTI
GTI Development Overview
55 Operators and 47 Partners Joined GTI by March 2013
55 operators and 47 partners joined GTI, with more in process of joining GTI.
Europe
Aero2, E-Plus, Datame, Smoltelecom, UKB, Bolloré, Vodafone, Voentelecom, Soyuz, Antares, Imagine,
2K Telecom, 4G Africa
North America
Clearwire, NextWave, Horizon, Dish Network, Sprint, VelaTel, DirecTV, Xplornet
Latin America
NII, WIND, VTR, TSTT, Cablevisión
Asia
Augere, Asia Express, SoftBank, Bharti Airtel, CMCC, KT, SKT, Omantel, Mobily, P1, Cybernet, FITEL, TOT,
FarEasTone, BellTel, Tatung InfoComm, Global Mobile, Incominvest, Indochina Telecom, Tellhigh
Telecom, PT Berca, Tishknet Internet Services
Oceania
Vividwireless , Woosh, NBN, Optus
Africa
iBurst (Pty), 8ta, Afrimax
Infra
Huawei, ZTE, Datang, Ericsson, NSN, ALU ,NEC, Juni, Gren Tech
Terminal/Chips
Altair, CYIT, Fujitsu, Gemtek, HOJY, Hisilicon, Innofidei, Intel Mobile, Lenovo, Marvell, MediaTek, NVIDIA,
Nokia, Quanta, Qualcomm, Renesas Mobile, Samsung, Sequans, Spreadtrum, ST-Ericsson, Sony, Cellon,
Bandrich
Antenna
Haitian, ALU Shanghai, Mobi, Comba, Tongyu, Multi-Micro
Test
Anite, R&S, Anritsu
Institute
CATR
GTI established 3 Working Groups including 12 Task Forces
Working Groups
Chair
Spectrum Group
Interim Chair: China Mobile
3.5GHz Interest Group
Network
Working Group
Terminal
Working Group
Business & Service
Working Group
Technical Topics
Chair: UKB
Chair: Vodafone
Chair: China Mobile
Co-Chair: Clearwire
Chair: Clearwire
Co-Chair: Softbank
Leader
3.5GHz Interest
UKB
Coexistence TD-LTE & FDD-LTE
Clearwire
Network Planning: Coverage Planning & Solution
CMCC
Multi-Antenna Solutions & Specifications (MASS)
CMCC
eNB Product Planning & Specification
Vodafone
Dynamic eMBMS
Softbank
VoLTE
CMCC
Multi-Mode Multi-Band Solution (including roaming)
Clearwire
Voice Solution for TD-LTE Handset
Bharti
IOT and Terminal Test
CMCC
Inter-Mode Mobility
E-Plus
Consumer Electronics Marketing
Clearwire
Global Roaming Core Team
CMCC
Major GTI Activities in 2013
GTI Summit
Barcelona, ​Spain
GTI Asia Conference
Shanghai, China
7th GTI Workshop
Shanghai, China
8th GTI Workshop
TBD
Jun 24-25 Jun 26
Feb 21-22
Feb 26
6th GTI Workshop
Barcelona, ​Spain
Oct, TBD
GTI SC Meeting
Barcelona, ​Spain
GTI SC Meeting
Conference Call
You can also find detailed events introduction on
GTI website: http://lte-tdd.org/temp/event/index.aspx?nodeid=4
Oct/Nov
GTI SC Meeting
Conference Call
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Appendix
Appendix 1 –TD-LTE Vendor Overview
TD-LTE
Vendors
2nd GTIInfrastructure
Workshop
TD-LTE Terminal and Chipset Vendors
TD-LTE Test Equipment Vendors
Newly Updated
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Incomplete Statistics
Appendix
Appendix 2 –Welcome to Join GTI
(to operators)
More information about GTI
To find out more information about GTI, please visit www.lte-tdd.org
or email us.
How to join GTI
Fill out the application form (download from http://www.lte-tdd.org/join/apply),
and return to GTI Secretariat:
[email protected] and/or [email protected];
Sign the Accession Form and return the signed copy to 5 initiators.
Once the participation process finishes, an account and associated password will be
assigned to the new participant.
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Appendix
Appendix 3 –Welcome to Join GTI Partner
Forum (to non-operators)
More information about GTI Partner Forum
To find out more information about GTI and GTI Partner Forum, please
visit www.lte-tdd.org or email us.
How to join GTI Partner Forum
Fill out the application form (download from http://www.lte-tdd.org/join/apply),
and return to GTI Secretariat:
[email protected] and/or [email protected];
Sign the Declaration Form and return the signed hard copy to GTI Secretariat.
Once the participation process finishes, an account and associated password will be
assigned to the new participant.
CONTACT GTI:
If you have any questions, comments,
suggestions regarding TD-LTE or
general enquiries regarding GTI, please
contact:
[email protected]
or
Miss Xiaofan Zhao (Becky)
[email protected]
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