There's a running joke when discussing the impact of next-generation LTE technology on the wireless market that the clue is the name Long-Term Evolution (LTE).
No doubt, there's an element of truth in that quip. Today's state-of-the-art commercial 3G networks already deliver great service and will provide a platform for innovation and growth in mobile applications and services for at least the next five years. It's far from hyperbole to say that the widespread availability of 3G High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) and Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) marks the dawn of mobile broadband.
3G technology could become a victim of its own success. With more users and massive traffic growth, the medium- to longer-term requirement for wireless technology that enables lower cost per bit is clearer than ever, according to a recent research