l LTE is the next UMTS evolution step after HSDPA/HSUPA.
l Main targets of LTE:
l Peak data rates of 100 Mbps (downlink) and 50 Mbps (uplink)
l Scaleable bandwidths up to 20 MHz
l Reduced latency
l Cost efficiency
l Study was initiated in December 2004 (3GPP release 7).
l Core specifications are assumed to be available of introduction.
l Commercial availability is planned on the world.
l LTE is driven by all key players in the mobile industry.