Telefónica is the first test in a real environment of a fourth generation mobile networks, which are available on a commercial basis in 2011. "We have chosen 3G and 3.5G, mobile technology and our bet is on LTE for the future" said Ignacio Camarero, director of development engineering Telefónica. just completed the first tests LTE in a real environment. The purpose of these has focused on "planning and designing future technical needs of LTE, as we continue to be at the forefront of offering customers the best service and best quality, all tailored to their needs, "he said during the presentation waiter Ignatius, director of development engineering Telefónica Spain.

So today, the Spanish operator made ​​the first video and a call using an LTE minired ", installed by In addition, he also made ​​a video and download images and data transfer rates exceeding 140 Mbps, which is 10 times more than they can currently deployed networks 3G technology HSPA. "

On Wednesday, 1st, Telefónica held at the Center for Statements of Telefonica in Madrid, the first public testing with the fourth generation technology LTE (Long Term Evolution). According to the operator, the goal is to get further specify the technical requirements to implement LTE. Laboratory experiments have shown that you can download data at more than 326 Mbps and upload at 86 Mbps, Telefonica said.

Until the 4G is ready for commercial launch, Telefónica aims to offer users of its 3G network, which already covers 90% of the area where the company operates in Spain, higher speeds using HSPA + technology.

With HSPA +, the download data will reach up to 21 Mbps and uploads to 5 Mbps. With the arrival of new devices and functions, HSPA + will offer speeds up to 84 Mbps, according to the operator.

Telefonica plans to begin implementing the technology into the middle of this year, initially offering data cards.

What is 4G

Also known as Super 3G, called LTE (Long Term Evolution), the new version offers access to internet with speeds much higher than the current (up to 50 times faster).

The minimum transmission rate in the new era will be 100 Megabits per second (Mbps), represented by the communication of two mobiles at two different points communicating, or a phone and a server at high speed.

The rate that allows the user to download a feature film to DVD resolution in about five minutes. This is because the convergence of 4G provides multi-tasking and allows the user to monitor high-definition digital TV, free music downloads or do videoconferencing, all at the same time by phone.

China was a pioneer in testing the new generation, which started in January 2007. However, there are still standards and certifications to be defined in order to accommodate the interests of various sides of the issue.

Source: Digital Look & PC Wolrd Spain