LTE Digest: BSNL Likes LTE, MTNL Plans for LTE Trial, LTE LaunchIt seems the war between WiMAX& LTE-TDD is over in Indian geography as all BWA operators are going to opt LTE as next-gen technology.

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Last shock to WiMAX comes when it has reported that BSNL who already rolled out WiMAX on commercial basis in some circles, is chalking out to roll out LTE as 4th generation technology.

WiMAX-Forum, the promoter of WiMAX was betting high on the PSUs for the mass WiMAX roll out in India. It looks the dream is not the reality. WiMAX lost the game. Even HSPA/HSPA+ looks mere with LTE’s super speed and low latency.

LTE has better compatibility with current 2G & 3G technology.

As per Business-Standard report BSNL CMD clears that current WiMAX offering will be continued, while metros and urban areas will have LTE. He did not commit any date or time for LTE roll out from BSNL side.PSUs – MTNL and BSNL grabbed the BWA spectrum in 2009, one year before the BWA auction for private players.

MTNL planned to conduct a tender for WiMAX rollout, but later cancelled it. In April end it was reported MTNL has decided to postpone WiMAX plans for Delhi and Mumbai for time being. Recently Light Reading India reports that LTE trial from MTNL is being planned. But the source also says that MTNL will offer LTE in pockets, no widespread coverage like 3G.

Private players who won BWA auction in 2010 are on the way to LTE. The only pan India BWA spectrum holder Reliance Industries keeps all plans under cover. When RIL chose LTE as next generation broadband services, it creates a LTE wave in the country and other BWA winners plan for LTE. RIL Infotel will have world’s largest LTE network.