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Take the LTE Fast Track with AIRCOM

 
Data is the fastest source of revenue growth for operators and the only way to stop ARPU erosion. Customers are increasingly demanding ubiquitous volumes of data, without paying a premium. So how do operators remain in the game, whilst ensuring OPEX and CAPEX remain under control ?
 
In 2009, AIRCOM divulged the cost of LTE for different rollout scenarios, concluding that operators in some parts of the world require a CAPEX investment of $8 billion USD to deploy LTE networks in the first 3-5 years. Not having the right strategy and roadmap could cost operators an additional 20% to compensate for poor planning, roll out and launch of their LTE network.

We anticipate the cost of running an additional technology such as LTE in a network could add another 30% to today’s OPEX costs. Taking the right steps at the right time could reduce this OPEX to as little as 9-12%.
 
Come and see how AIRCOM can fast track your LTE deployment. AIRCOM’s LTE Fast Track is the culmination of AIRCOM’s 15 years experience in planning, managing and optimising mobile networks. Harnessing the power of our wide range of products, with the skills of our consulting division, our expert teams will analyse and optimise the networks you have today, whilst paving the way for the networks of tomorrow.

Visit AIRCOM at booth 1B14 at Mobile World Congress, to discover how AIRCOM is delivering simple solutions for complex networks. Book your appointment now, to be entered into a draw to win one of 4 Canon cameras, worth £350 each. For more information contact: events@aircominternational.com

 

Tip of the week: What Do the Next Five Years Hold for North American Carriers and LTE?

Marty Smuin, president of the Americas for AIRCOM International, discusses what the future holds for carriers in North America and differentiating their offerings on price, devices, quality of service and technology (if they all roll out LTE).

 

 

Tip of the week: The challenges of network sharing, especially in America

 

Marty Smuin, president of the Americas for AIRCOM International, discusses carrier network sharing; the various challenges associated with it, especially in North America; and the regions where it is more likely to occur.

 

 

Tip of the week: Why many operators will defer LTE migration for some time yet

 
 
 Stating the obvious, migrating to LTE is going to be a very expensive excercise for mobile operators.  Those with strong cash positions, like Verizon and DoCoMo, will be able to accelerate their LTE network investments, while others bide their time.

For most operators, the capacity benefits provided by HSPA, coupled with a simple, cost‑effective evolution to HSPA+, will enable them to defer their LTE migration for years.

These operators will squeeze further capacity out of their investment in HSPA technology and only move into LTE if they absolutely have no other alternative options to meet capacity demands. These operators will look harder for cost-saving ways to improve the performance of their 2G and 3G network layers and sweat the assets they have, to maximise returns in these challenging economic times.