LTE Certification
Originally established as a certification scheme for mobile phones based on the GSM standard, GCF Certification has subsequently been extended to embrace more advanced 3GPP technologies including 3G and HSPA.
LTE - Long Term Evolution – is the next step in the ongoing technological evolution of 3GPP mobile phones and services. Designed to deliver further bandwidth and performance improvements compared with current mobile technologies, LTE is attracting interest from operators with GSM, CDMA and 3G legacy networks.
A global certification scheme will be a key milestone along the road to mass market LTE. Establishing an effective certification scheme depends on:
- Stable core specifications
- Readiness of test specifications
- Availability of mature LTE reference terminals for test validation
- Timely investment in test platforms from the test industry.
GCF has been formally developing LTE Certification since March 2008 and has played a major role in focussing the efforts of manufacturers, operators, standards organisations and the test industry to bring the key building blocks together in a timely fashion.
GCF is currently working towards introducing LTE certification by the end of 2010. This will coincide with an expected wave of LTE service and device launches.
For the latest updates on LTE Certification, check News section.
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