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Originally Posted by mac
First of all, the spectrum band to be auctioned (2.1GHz) will be a technology neutral one. So, the operators will be able to deploy their preferred technology. Why spend on HSPA when the world is almost LTE ready?( 73 networks already, end of 2012 the number will exceed 100)
LTE offers so much superior spectral efficiency than HSPA with other great features like maximum cell throughput of over 86 Mbps (that's for the 10 MHz band which the BTRC will aunction). Also there are advanced features like SON (UMTS SON BHUA)
Bangladesh is actually at an advantage as 3G hasn't been launched yet. Yes, skipping UMTS/HSPA will require much more initial CAPEX. But LTE is more CAPEX and OPEX efficient. So why should an operator invest on HSPA and then again invest on LTE after few years? I say skip HSPA and go to LTE if you have the money and the intelligence.
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Beacuse HSPA investment is peanuts compared to LTE*. A card swap on the Node-Bs. HSPA will suffice BD demand for a looooooong time. Plus the same modem will be able to fall back to EDGE where there is no 3G. With the same chipset. 100 networks is nothing. The big ones are all not going there yet...look at EU. Due to the economies of scale with 90% of the world in 3G, you can get equipment cheaper for at least the next 10 years. Even VzW does not have LTE nationwide. And Vzw deployed this year, and is one of the leading providers in the world. Plus they migrated from CDMA. If City is looking for expansion, LTE is right for them.
With a 20 GiG international backbone, you don't need to empower 1 Lakh Subs with 100 MBPS download speeds.
*given that Release 6 is deployed.