Cassidian and Alcatel Lucent perform LTE trials in France, Spain, the Middle East and Mexico
All tests proved that by leveraging existing sites and using neighbouring frequency bands, new 4G mobile broadband capabilities could be added to existing Tetrapol and TETRA networks in a non-disruptive and cost-effective way, said Cassidian.
Tests show there are benefits to using Long Term Evolution (4G) mobile data to improve public services – while using existing PMR infrastructure.
Over the last few months Cassidian and partner Alcatel-Lucent have successfully conducted extensive Long Term Evolution trials in 4G LTE pilot networks in France, Spain, the Middle East and Mexico. The objective of the 4G LTE pilots was to validate the performance of the new technology in terms of coverage and capacity, and to define future operational needs for applications. All tests proved that by leveraging existing sites and using neighbouring frequency bands, new 4G mobile broadband capabilities could be added to existing Tetrapol and TETRA networks in a non-disruptive and cost-effective way, said Cassidian.
The broadband services tested complied with the required levels of availability, reliability and resilience.
The new dual-mode base station developed by Cassidian and Alcatel-Lucent was used to support both Tetrapol or TETRA and LTE services. The partnership of Cassidian and Alcatel-Lucent aims to provide field radio communications systems with mobile broadband data capabilities.
Cassidian is using its expertise in the design of PMR solutions and products in the 400 MHz range and control room applications, and Alcatel-Lucent is leveraging its expertise in LTE.
