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Telecom Standard Bodies Prep for IMT-2020

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5G

Last week, ITU-R Workshop on IMT-2020 terrestrial radio interfaces was held in Munich, Germany with main objective to outline the process of submission/reception of the Radio Interface Technology (RIT)/set of RIT (SRIT) proposals and acknowledgment of receipt.

Latest Status & Update of LTE Advanced

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4G LTE

Originally, when the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) determined what was considered 4G, LTE, WiMAX, and HSPA+ did not make the cut. However, operators began using ‘4G’ term for LTE WiMAX and HSPA+ as they started commercial roll outs, making ITU to reconsider its position.

ITU Calls for Quick Deployment of IMT-Advanced Networks

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Dr Hamadoun Touré, ITU Secretary General

ITU wants mobile operators worldwide to quickly deploy IMT-Advanced based mobile broadband network. In addition it is also urging governments to slash or even abolish onerous taxes on ICT equipment and services that could stifle the future growth of the mobile sector.

IMT-Advanced Specifications Agreed at ITU Radio Assembly

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Specifications for next-generation mobile technologies – IMT-Advanced – have been agreed at the ITU Radiocommunication Assembly currently meeting in Geneva.

ITU: LTE-Advanced and WirelessMAN-Advanced True 4G

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ITU has completed the assessment of six candidate submissions for the global 4G mobile wireless broadband technology, otherwise known as IMT-Advanced. 

LTE-Advanced and IEEE 802.16m WiMAX pass 4G standards-based assessments

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LTE-Advanced and IEEE 802.16m WiMAX have cleared the ITU 4G standard requirements, according to Korea Communications Commission.