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    LTE and WiMAX are both 4G broadband wireless technologies but they differ in several key aspects. LTE is backed by cellular operators and supports backward compatibility with 2G and 3G networks. It has lower latency better suited for real-time applications. However, WiMAX has found more acceptance among new broadband wireless operators due to backing from computing and infrastructure companies. Both technologies aim to provide higher data speeds but LTE makes more efficient use of spectrum and can achieve greater speeds.

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    LTE and WiMAX are both 4G broadband wireless technologies but they differ in several key aspects. LTE is backed by cellular operators and supports backward compatibility with 2G and 3G networks. It has lower latency better suited for real-time applications. However, WiMAX has found more acceptance among new broadband wireless operators due to backing from computing and infrastructure companies. Both technologies aim to provide higher data speeds but LTE makes more efficient use of spectrum and can achieve greater speeds.

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    LTE and WiMAX are both 4G broadband wireless technologies but they differ in several key aspects. LTE is backed by cellular operators and supports backward compatibility with 2G and 3G networks. It has lower latency better suited for real-time applications. However, WiMAX has found more acceptance among new broadband wireless operators due to backing from computing and infrastructure companies. Both technologies aim to provide higher data speeds but LTE makes more efficient use of spectrum and can achieve greater speeds.

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    BWA Operator Options

    Evolution of mobile cellular Evolution of WiFi (IEEE 802


    communication technology Standard) to offer broadband
    (2G/3G) towards a full end to over a larger area
    end broadband IP Network

    LTE stands for Long Term WiMAX stands for Worldwide


    Evolution Interoperability for Microwave
    Access
    Few Details on Standards

    Multiband supported (700Mhz, 850, Multiband supported (2.3Ghz, 2.5Ghz,


    900Mhz, 2100Mhz, 2.3Ghz etc.) 3.5Ghz)

    Multi channel support for flexible use Multi channel support for flexible use
    of spectrum (1.4 to 20Mhz) of spectrum (3, 5, 7, 8.75 & 10Mhz)

    FDD and TDD available. TDD Only TDD commercially available.


    standards yet to be finalized. (2010) FDD is also supported

    LTE Advanced is the next version to WiMAX 16m is the next version to be
    be finalized in 2012 finalized in 2011
    Here’s what we know

    All 4G networks are IP based and promise much higher


    throughputs upto 100 times of what 3G can offer

    So why two technologies for 4G ? What is the difference ?

    • WiMAX is propagated by the Computing industry; Intel,


    Samsung, Cisco etc. have been wanting to enter into the telecom
    markets. found great acceptance amongst newer operators

    • LTE is the next standard to 3G, developed by the 3GPP and


    backed by all the well known OEMs Ericsson, NSN, Alcatel etc. a
    natural choice for cellular operators
    What is the wish list for a 4G IP technology

    • Higher throughputs

    • Low latency for real time applications

    • Best use of the spectrum

    •Mobility

    • End to End Quality of Service

    High speed Low


    Mobility
    Data Latency
    How do LTE & WiMAX Compare
    High speed
    Data

     Advanced Antenna techniques & OFDM technologyallow high throughputs and both
    WiMAX &LTE utilize both the technologies.

     Lower cost per Mbps, by effectively make use of the spectrum.(WiMAX has >3.6 bps/Hz
    and LTE > 5bps/Hz; v/s 3G = 0.5 bps/Hz)

     MIMO are smart antennas that increase the throughputs by multiplexing and
    diversity. Also providing better cell edge coverage. MIMO are mandatory for LTE
    implementation.(WiMAX has been implemented using simple planer antennas : MIMO antennas much more
    expensive as compared to 2G/3G antennas )

     WiMAX can support upto 70 Mbps with a 10Mhz channel while LTE performs better
    providing a throughput of 150 Mbps with a 20Mhz channel. (WiMAX equipments that are
    commercially available donotsupport the use of complete 10Mhz channel: Best use of the 20MHz BWA is
    through LTE)

     LTE standard require fewer pilot carrier & low overheads to give an optimized
    throughput.
    How do LTE & WiMAX Compare
    Low
    Latency
     Latency is the delay in carrying the information, and this is a major
    concern in any IP technology offering Voice & Video services.
     The concept of Quality of Service QoS is well adapted in the
    standards of both LTE & WiMAX (also HSPA)

    Latency in LTE is 10ms


    Latency in WiMAX is 50ms

     The low latency in LTE is attributed to 3 factors: (1) No middle nodes


    such as BSC/RNC/ASNGw (2) Better scheduling mechanisms (3) IP
    MPLS backbone
     Advantage: Superior user experience in real-time high bandwidth
    applications such as online gaming and video conferencing
    How do LTE & WiMAX Compare

    Mobility
    LTE and WiMAX (16e) both offer mobility
    LTE is proven to be better than WiMAX for mobility, especially at high
    speeds.
    WiMAX has issues in handover if the vehicle is over 60kmph (tested)
    What is the reason ?LTE has a wider sub-channel spacing of 15khz.

    This protects the information from RF phenomena such as Doppler


    effect etc. (Doppler effects change the frequency and time aspects of the information and it becomes
    difficult to decode the information at the user end.)
    OPERATOR’s CONCERNS

    Backward
    Core Backhaul
    Compatibility
    Network Network
    with GSM/3G

    Infrastructure
    Roaming User Devices
    Requirement
    Core Network

     For BWA operators the LTE  New core network for BWA
    core will be new. (however if a cellular operators
    operator decides to implement HSPA, then
    LTE network will be a partial upgrade to it)
     No support for legacy networks
    Core network elements support
     Core network is open
    legacy systems (GSM, UMTS)
    architecture (similar to an ISP
    data center)
     Protocols & nodes similar to
    UMTS
    Backhaul Network

     New Backhaul network required to support the high data throughputs

     Cannot run on the existing TDM/ATM backhaul networks

     Candidates for backhaul are Ethernet over SDH on microwave or fiber


    and MPLS transport
    Backward Compatibility with GSM/3G

     Evolution of the 3GPP  New Standard, not compatible


    standards; designed to support with any of the legacy networks
    GSM and 3G
     No handover possible to 2G or
     Inter Radio Technology 3G networks
    handover possible
    i.e. User can handover from LTE
    network to 3G network seamlessly

     Will support CDMA networks as


    well.
    Infrastructure Requirement

     New Base Stations and antennas  New Base Station and antenna
    (some newer 3G base stations can be systems
    upgraded to LTE)

     Power and Space requirements the same as UMTS/WiMAX

     Modular Base Stations (indoor, outdoor, macro, micro) available

    Femto cells for LTE under development


    Roaming

     Core network designed to  Core network supports


    support roaming between LTE roaming, but not with legacy
    networks also other legacy networks
    networks
     WiMAX has 3 bands certified
     No roaming license yet for 2.3Ghz, 2.5Ghz and 3.5Ghz. But
    LTE(TeliaSoneraonly commercial LTE-FDD roaming not implemented yet.
    network)

     Multi-band & multi channel


    support pose a big hurdle for LTE
    roaming !
     No standardization of frequency
    bands for LTE FDD or TDD
    networks.
    User Devices

     Low power required by user  Unlike LTE no advantage available


    devices. Better battery performance for WiMAX CPEs
    suited to mobile devices.
    (use of SC-FDMA helps low the power  Only USB dongles, Fixes CPE
    consumption in the UE) popular

     Since supported by Nokia,  Currently only a few major players


    Ericsson, Huawei, Alcatel etc., users releasing user equipments for that
    can expect many more choices for support WiMAX (eg. HTC, Samsung)
    user equipments

     Multi technology handsets (3G-LTE,


    2G-LTE etc.)

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