UMTS to LTE Migration
As mobile data traffic increases exponentially and ARPU falls almost as rapidly, network operators in virtually every market are coming to terms with the need to change the way they deliver services. Preparing the network to meet the growing subscriber hunger for bandwidth demands a strategic and focused approach; only by making careful, well-planned choices in next generation technology will today's operators survive in an increasingly competitive market. LTE is the latest technology for 3GPP standards group, one that promises to deliver more throughputs and reduced latency while also reducing the cost of delivering the services subscribers demand. LTE deployment decisions today are driven by performance of today's voice centric networks, regulated licensed spectrum, competition, subscriber applications and, of course, CAPEX budgets. This document provides insight into an approach operators can apply now, with their existing networks, to get to LTE faster and more cost effectively. Motorola can offer a clear, direct transition path to LTE that makes use of the existing network coverage with seamless hand-over between HSPA and LTE. UMTS/HSPA to LTE migration is an option that allows operators to maximize the life and value of their existing assets while also achieving a truly 4G network.