Telecom Lead Asia: The Aricent Group’s partner CPqD is starting LTE eNodeB field trials for one of the operators in Brazil.
Powered by Aricent’s eNodeB software framework, the Aricent-CPqD LTE eNodeB solution features LTE functionality and comprises layer 2 and layer3 eNodeB software from Aricent.
The solution, operational on the 450 MHz band, is compliant with the guidelines of Brazilian regulator ANATEL.
According to telecom guidelines in Brazil, by December 31, 2015, all rural areas up to 30 km from the headquarters of all Brazilian municipalities must have LTE coverage in the 450 MHz band with voice and data services.
Pratyush Dasgupta vice president and head of wireless practice, at Aricent, said: “We are committed to providing support necessary to ensure that the LTE solution performs well when deployed commercially.’’
Brazil is the reference concerning LTE 450 MHz development and CPqD and its industrial partner WxBR are fundamental pieces to deploy such technology in rural area.
“LTE is the advanced broadband wireless technology and we are the pioneer in providing a complete LTE solution for 450 MHz band,” said Samuel Lauretti, president of WxBR.
With more than 50 global LTE engagements, Aricent has invested in technologies such as SON, VoLTE, RRM and LTE-A.
