Verizon picks LTE for 4G mobile broadband network
Published November 29th, 2007
(TP) US mobile operator Verizon Wireless plans to develop and deploy its fourth-generation mobile broadband network using the Long Term Evolution standard. The selection of LTE provides Verizon Wireless and its shareholder Vodafone with an opportunity to adopt a common access platform, compatible with existing technologies of both companies. Currently Verizon uses a CDMA network, but it has recently announced a policy to open its network to all types of devices and applications. Vodafone meanwhile uses GSM networks. Verizon and Vodafone have a coordinated trial plan for LTE that will start in 2008. Trial suppliers include Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia Siemens and Nortel.
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