Qualcomm has collaborated with Huawei, ZTE, Quanta and BandRich for the launch of LTE TDD multi-mode devices based on Qualcomm’s MDM9x00 chipsets in India.
This launch demonstrates the ecosystem’s readiness for deployment and commercialization of LTE TDD in concert with 3G to enable seamless mobile broadband experience for Indian consumers.
“Qualcomm is pleased to collaborate with Huawei, ZTE, Quanta and BandRich for the launch of LTE TDD multimode devices based on our MDM9x00 chipsets in India,” said Avneesh Agrawal, SVP of Qualcomm and president of Qualcomm India and South Asia.
“The announcement of multi-mode LTE TDD devices is a significant milestone for the commercialization and deployment of LTE in concert with 3G for Indian BWA operators.”
LTE’s interoperability with existing 3G HSPA and EV-DO networks enables operators to leverage investments in current infrastructure to offer seamless mobile broadband services through multi-mode devices.
Offering the industry’s first 3G/LTE multi-mode chipsets, Qualcomm continues to play a central role in accelerating the commercialization of LTE TDD with its announcements of multiple generations of multi-mode chipsets, support of interoperability trials with operators and, now, enabling the launch of LTE TDD multi-mode devices based on its chipsets.
Qualcomm has played a key role in contributing to India’s wireless revolution by making mobile communication affordable and accessible and is now accelerating the growth of mobile broadband with 3G HSPA, EV-DO and LTE.