The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has started research on developing the advanced version of fourth generation (4G) mobile technology. The state-run research and development firm is planning to demonstrate capabilities on LTE-Advanced technology within 12 months.
According to V.V.R. Sastry, executive director, C-DOT, ?Time frames for mass deployments of LTE Advanced technology worldwide are likely to be influenced by uptake of 3G technologies and availability of spectrum for broadband wireless. C-DOT recognises this opportunity and considers LTE-A as an important research and development (R&D) area within C-DOT.?
LTE Advanced may deliver 40 times faster speeds than existing commercial 3G networks. ?C-DOT has the required expertise to work on 4G technologies and is presently working on R&D programmes to build cost effective 4G telecom products. Through these programmes we would like to catch up with the rest of the world in a two-year time frame in the wireless segment,? Sastry added.
Globally, LTE-Advanced is at the trial stage. In India, operators are looking to deploy LTE technology by early 2012.
