3. What is fourth generation
(4G) mobile systems?
Fourth generation mobile communications
systems that are characterised by high-speed
data rates at 20 to 100 Mbps, suitable for high-
resolution movies and television, virtual . Initial
deployments are anticipated in 2006-2010 .
4. 4G: Anytime, Anywhere
Connection
Also known as ‘Mobile Broadband everywhere’
MAGIC
Mobile Multimedia Communication
Anywhere, Anytime with Anyone
Global Mobility Support
Integrated Wireless Solution
Customized Personal Service
According to 4G Mobile Forum, by 2008 over
$400 billion would be invested in 4G mobile projects.
In India, communication Minister Mr. Dayanidhi Maran,
has announced a national centre of excellence to work
in 4G arena.
5. 4G: Data rate Facts
Transmission at 20 Mbps
2000 times faster than mobile data rates
10 times faster than top transmission rates planned
in final build out of 3G broadband mobile
10-20 times faster than standard ADSL services.
Companies developing 4G technology
Cellular phone companies: Alcatel, Nortel,
Motorola,
IT Companies: Hughes,HP,LG Electronics
6. KEY TECHNOLOGY
WIMAX : WORLDWIDE INTEROPERABILITY FOR
MICROWAVE ACESS
WIMAX IS BASSED ON OFDMA TECHNOLOGY
OFDMA : ORTHOGONAL FREQUENCY DIVISION MULTIPLE
ACESS
1 MILE MOBILE BROADBAND ACESS ALTERNATIVE TO
CABLE OR DSL MODEM.
IEEE802.16 a AND IEEE802.20 ARE THE WIMAX
STANDARDS .
7. WIBRO : WIRELESS BRADBAND
WIBRO IS A KOREAN TECHNOLOGY
8.75 MHZ CHANNEL BANDWIDTH
AROUND 30 MILES (50KM) IN FIXED STATION AND
3-10 MILES(15KM) FOR MOBILE STATION
BROADBAND ACESS .
IEEE 802.16 e AND IEEE802.22 ARE THE WIBRO
STANDARDS .
10. WHY 4G?
Higher bandwidth enables a range of new applications!!
For the consumer
Video streaming, TV broadcast
Video calls, video clips – news, music, sports
Enhanced gaming, chat, location services…
For business
High speed teleworking / VPN access
Sales force automation
Video conferencing
Real-time financial information
14. 4G SERVICES IN ASIA
CDMA (1xEV-DO)
Korea: SKT, KTF
Japan: AU (KDDI)
WCDMA / UMTS
Japan: NTT DoCoMo, Vodafone KK
Australia: 3 Hutchinson
Hong Kong: 3 Hutchinson
15. WORLD WIDE SERVICE PROVIDERS
AIS, Thailand
Ålands Mobiltelefon, Mobilkom Austria
Finland Mobitel, Bulgaria
Batelco, Bahrain Mobily, Saudia Arabia
Cellcom, Israel
MTC Vodafone, Bahrain
Cingular Wireless,
MTN, South Africa
USA
Netcom, Norway
CSL, Hong Kong
Orange, France
Dialog GSM, Sri Lanka Orange, Romania
Elisa, Finland Orange Slovensko, Slovak
EMT, Estonia Oskar Mobile, Czech
Eurotel Praha, Czech Pannon GSM, Hungary
Eurotel Bratislava, Polkomtel, Poland
Slovak Rogers Wireless - Fido, Canada
GPTC, Libya
Maxis, Malaysia
16. 4G Realities
A recent study by Herschel Shosteck Associates noted that operators
that pay large amounts for spectrum will have to charge end users so
much that adoption of 3G will be slow.
Another study by Strategy Analytics agreed, predicting that, while
wireless data revenues will soar, 3G networks will account for less than
a quarter of that revenue by 2010. So-called 3G killer apps such as
multimedia won't succeed, the second study said.
Pent-up demand: Now there's the rub. Even NTT DoCoMo doesn't
think there's much pent-up demand among consumers for 3G
multimedia services, so it will target its initial 3G offering at business --
and price it accordingly.
17. Related Research Topics
OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Multiple
Access)
MC-CDMA (Multicarrier Code Division
Multiple Access)
Software Defined Radio (SDR): FPGA, DSP
Multiple-Output Multiple Input (MIMO)
18. “Killer” Applications of 4G
Visualized virtual navigation
Telegeoprocessing: GIS, GPS
Life- saving: Telemedicine
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) for IPv6