This 4G Americas white paper explains the evolution of 3GPP technologies and the ITU roadmap that leads to IMT-Advanced and beyond.

LTE is the common global 4G standard for paired (FDD) and unpaired (TDD) licensed spectrum. We can now extend the benefits of LTE Advanced also to unlicensed spectrum, the shared resource used by multiple technologies such as Wi-Fi. This is an ideal solution for mobile operators to augment mobile broadband and help to meet the 1000x challenge.

This Qualcomm paper explores the revenue opportunities and cost benefits MNOs can realize through the implementation of LTE Broadcast, a mobile broadcast solution that complements LTE networks.

This 4G Americas white paper provides an in-depth look at 3GPP Release 11 and Release 12 technology standards, including HSPA+, LTE-Advanced and Machine Type Communications.

The  term “Digital Dividend” usually refers to the spectrum released  by the switchover from analog to digital TV broadcasting. Digital dividend spectrum is ideally suited to providing cost-effective mobile and broadband wireless services representing a significant and important asset for a country’s economic and social development.

This article from Freescale provides an excellent introduction to the LTE physical layer. The topics included are:

- LTE basic concepts
- Introduction to OFDM