Taiwan takes a giant leap towards LTE

Nokia Siemens Networks will provide all necessary LTE equipment including core network and base stations, based on commercial platforms, and will also provide related technical support. The trial will showcase Nokia Siemens Networks technology that supports Chunghwa Telecom as it develops the Taiwanese mobile broadband market to enable a new generation of mobile user experiences.

FDD-LTE is the variant of LTE that provides a logical path for GSM, WCDMA and CDMA operators taking the next step in mobile communications evolution. It is relevant for operators who have access to the frequency division duplexing (FDD) spectrum used for these technologies.

“We are committed to offering the latest technology to our customers in Taiwan,” said Dr. Tu Yuan-Kuang, president, Telecommunication Laboratories, Chunghwa Telecom. “In this trial, CHT-TL will test LTE functionalities and evaluate the performance. Also, we will provide interworking testing with Taiwanese companies to develop terminals and foster our international competitiveness in a new arena. Nokia Siemens Networks is our existing WCDMA supplier and has pioneered advanced technologies. We expect it to bring advanced LTE technology to this trial and work with us to build a concrete foundation for CHT and the Taiwanese telecom industry for the next generation of mobile broadband communications.”

“We have a 3G leadership position in Taiwan that gives us a competitive edge in providing only the best for our customers,” said Mike Wang, general manager, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, Nokia Siemens Networks. “This trial will contribute to developing the local ecosystem in Taiwan, allowing Chunghwa Telecom to introduce LTE services at a quicker pace.”

Nokia Siemens Networks has been at the forefront of LTE evolution, actively participating in tests and trials for both FDD- and TD-LTE technologies. The company is well ahead of its peers in the early commercialization of both technologies, having recently made the world’s first calls on LTE commercial base stations using fully compliant LTE Release 8 standard software.

About Chunghwa Telecom

Chunghwa Telecom committed itself to innovation, speed, reliability, simplicity, and economy. It seeks to enter the ranks of the world-class telecom carriers by linking the world and the people through superior service, enterprising management, and continually improving performance. Chunghwa Telecom Co. (CHT) recognizes that technology advances constantly, innovations must meet the market demands. CHT-TL is to assist CHT to achieve the vision of expending the development of broadband technology by actively persuing up to date telecommunication technology, thereby creating products and services that meet the market demands.

About Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

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Notes to Editor
Long Term Evolution (LTE) is the next-generation mobile broadband technology that forms the next evolutionary step from GSM, WCDMA/HSPA/HSPA+ and CDMA networks. It promises the delivery of new multimedia and rich call applications thanks to increased data rates, reduced latency and a scalable flat network design. Nokia Siemens Networks is the frontrunner in LTE, being the first to make an LTE call using commercial hardware and software in September 2009. Nokia Siemens Networks supports LTE for both FDD and TDD frequencies, and also provides an evolution path to LTE for WiMAX operators. The company’s Single RAN solution, which features the LTE-capable Flexi Multiradio Base Station, has been shipping since September 2008. Single RAN provides a future-proof, easy and cost-efficient path to LTE via a software upgrade.

FDD (Frequency Division Duplexing) and TDD (Time Division Duplexing) are variants of Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology. Different operators will choose either one of these versions when they embrace LTE.