NSN demonstrates TD-LTE in India

BANGALORE, INDIA: Nokia Siemens Networks demonstrates Time Division Duplex LTE (TD-LTE), using 2.3 Ghz broadband wireless access (BWA) spectrum in India.

Using interoperable TD-LTE dongles from Samsung, the demo showcased a peak throughput speed of 110 megabits per second (Mbps) and low latency in the range of 10-20 milliseconds.

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During the test, Nokia Siemens Networks demonstrated high-definition video streaming and three-way video conferencing.

The first video call was made by Gurdeep Singh, chief operating officer, Aircel. The call was conducted with the 4G mobile technology running on commercial hardware at the Nokia Siemens Networks’ R&D facility in the city.

The demonstration was based on Nokia Siemens Networks’ LTE equipment and software, including Flexi Multiradio Base Station and Evolved Packet Core, which comprises of Flexi NS (Network Server) and Flexi NG (Network Gateway) and standard-compliant software.

Juha Lappalainen, head of mobile broadband sales, Nokia Siemens Networks, said: “Our TD-LTE trials across the globe prove our capability in driving rapid commercial TD-LTE network deployments aimed at facilitating a new wave of advanced mobile broadband services.”

Urs Pennanen, head of India region, Nokia Siemens Networks, said: “TD-LTE over the BWA spectrum is important for the country, as it will allow operators to offer voice and data to the masses. We are ready to collaborate with partners to accelerate our progress toward a comprehensive deployment of TD-LTE in India.”