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Long Term Evolution (LTE): How to Join the Race for the Next Dominant Broadband Technology
by Investment U Research Team
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Over the past five years, an incredible new technology has gained momentum and is set to make its debut imminently. And as always, early investors are likely to enjoy the greatest returns.
The technology is known as Long Term Evolution (LTE). And the possibilities are endless: Machine-to-machine communication… wireless communication in cars and household appliances… instant downloads of video conferences.
Simply put, it’s the likely successor to current 3G mobile broadband technology.
LTE offers superior user experience and simplified technology. With seamless mobility services, consumers remain connected through any access technology, such as WiFi, WiMAX, xDSL, FTTx, wherever they are.
So just because your wife dragged you to her colleague’s baby shower out in the backwoods doesn’t mean you can’t still track the score of the Texas Tech game.
So what is this technology? And why should you care?
Long Term Evolution: Short and Simple
Have you ever stared at your Blackberry waiting for a YouTube video to load, only to have the video skip, just as the fat man slips on a banana peel?
With Long Term Evolution technology, that won’t be a problem. LTE will enhance demanding applications such as interactive TV, mobile video blogging, games and professional services.
And in addition to mobile phones, many consumer devices like notebooks, ultra-portables, gaming devices and cameras, will incorporate embedded LTE.
So what makes Long Term Evolution better than current broadband networks?
Well, I’ll spare you the ultra-technical details, aside from this…
- LTE provides downlink peak rates of at least 100 Mbps. That’s a huge improvement over current networks, which only support downlink speeds of 1.8, 3.6, 7.2 and 14 Mbps, with available speed increases up to 42 Mbps and 84 Mbps.
- LTE technology, on the other hand, will allow for speeds of more than 300 Mbps. Sony (NYSE: SNE) has already demonstrated Long Term Evolution peak rates of about 160 Mbps.
- LTE also supports flexible carrier bandwidths, ranging from 1.4MHz to 20MHz. Thus, an operator can introduce LTE in new bands where it’s easiest to deploy and eventually deploy Long Term Evolution in all bandwidths.
Here’s the potential…
Let the Race Begin: Nine Major Players Battling for Long Term Evolution Dominance
In 2014, an estimated 3.4 billion people will have broadband access, with 80% estimated to be mobile broadband subscribers.
Suffice it to say that as more of the global population gets connected, the market opportunity is huge.
But when it comes to who’s first, who covers the most, and who provides the best, each company is battling for a spot at the front.
- Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) is the largest mobile carrier in the United States. With two 60 Mbps Long Term Evolution “pre-commercial” cellular services in two cities late this year, Verizon plans full commercial service in 2010, expanding to 25 to 30 markets. Moreover, some rumors suggest a deal between Verizon and Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL). Together, they could introduce a new LTE-compatible iPhone.
- NTT DoCoMo (NYSE: DCM), the largest carrier in Japan, plans to implement LTE-based networks in 2010, too. The company will launch Long Term Evolution handsets in 2011 compatible with its current 3G network so customers can access services even if they’re outside an LTE coverage area.
- China Mobil (NYSE: CHL) might have the edge on the market. As the world’s largest wireless operator (based on number of subscribers), the company hopes to roll out a network in 2011.
Although this is after its competitors, the firm has signed an agreement with Qualcomm Inc. (Nasdaq: QCOM) to develop LTE chips. It’s already introduced a trial version of LTE-compatible chipsets. Result: an easy transition for Long Term Evolution technology into handheld devices and possibly other appliances.
What’s more, Qualcomm is active in China and is poised to snatch a bigger slice of the country’s 3G market. For fiscal year 2009, Qualcomm’s China business made up 23% of the company’s revenue, compared with 21% last year.
Moreover, the amount of 3G users in China is expected to surge 900% to more than 279 million in 2013 from just 28 million in 2008.
Other companies in the race for Long Term Evolution technology include…
- Motorola (NYSE: MOT)
- Nokia Corp. (NYSE: NOK)
- Sweden-based TeliaSonera AB (TLSNF.PK)
- British firm Vodafone Group Plc (Nasdaq: VOD)
- AT&T (NYSE: T)
Given that it’s unrealistic to invest in them all, where do you put your money?
Go East!
It’s no secret that technology production – and consumption – is booming in China. And as wireless spreads through the country, there are vast opportunities for marketing mobile devices.
Given that, Qualcomm is positioned to take advantage of China’s booming demand by providing Long Term Evolution-compatible chipsets for handheld and mobile devices. The company has shown steady performance over the past five years and continues to market and patent innovative communicative technologies.
Sheena Martin
P.S. There seems no doubt that if Long Term Evolution (LTE) takes off, China and Japan will be at the forefront of the revolution. For more information on how you can find the most profitable international stocks, take a look at Alexander Green’s New Frontier Trader. Focusing on more developed and emerging nations alike, it tracks the fastest-moving markets and best stocks to buy within them. So far this year, it’s notched up stock winners of 54%, 39% and 38% and options winners of 473% 334% and 208% in 2009. Check out more here.
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