This expert lesson is dedicated to topics surrounding wireless broadband. More specifically, we're talking about upgrading from 3G to 4G wireless broadband technologies. Telecom operators planning to deploy 4G wireless broadband can choose from two technologies that have come to the forefront: Long-Term Evolution (LTE) and WiMAX. Because LTE was developed to provide a direct evolution from 3G to 4G technology, most service providers are finding it the best use of their capital investment funds for upgrading their existing networks. Yet WiMAX has specific uses as well. This SearchTelecom.com workshop dives deep into why LTE is the preferred 4G solution for mobile providers, what types of business and consumer services will drive increased revenue, and how service providers should prepare their metro infrastructure for 4G.

Specific topics included in this lesson include:

• LTE: The preferred 4G solution for mobile operators
• The LTE customer transition: Examining the service perspective
• Preparing the metro infrastructure for 4G