The mobile industry has witnessed significant advancements since the introduction of 4G. Here’s a look at the key phases and innovations in the evolution of 4G technology:
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LTE
- Architecture: Introduced a flat architecture creating a more efficient system.
- Radio Advancements: Added Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM), improved modulation schemes, and Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO).
- Features: All-IP-based architecture, including voice (VoIP)
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LTE Advanced
- Architecture: Builds on the same architecture as LTE
- Radio Advancements: Enhanced MIMO & Beamforming, improving signal quality and efficiency.
- Features: Carrier Aggregation, to boost bandwidth & faster data speeds.
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LTE Advanced Pro (4.5G or Gigabit LTE)
- Virtualization and Cloudification: Leverages cloud technology, paving the way for more dynamic and scalable network
- Radio Advancements: Increased MIMO capabilities, and enhanced modulation techniques like 256-QAM.
- Features: It supports Enhanced Carrier Aggregation (up to 32 carriers), enabling massive data throughput. Additionally, it introduces IoT support and V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication for smarter transportation systems, as well as Private LTE networks for industries requiring dedicated network services.
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