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Novatel Wireless tests faster cellular data standard
SAN DIEGO, Feb 09, 2010 (North County Times - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --
Novatel Wireless Inc. said Monday it has successfully made the first data transmission call using a new standard for cell phone networks.
Novatel said the Long Term Evolution technology standard provides up to 100 megabits per second uploading and 50 megabits per second downloading.
LTE promises more capacity to cell phone systems, as customers gravitate to high-tech smartphones. AT&T's wireless network, for example, has been strained by the data-guzzling Apple iPhone.
Novatel said it's working with cell phone operators and plans to bring LTE data devices to market later this year.
The technology is one of a few approaches to what's called "4G," or fourth-generation wireless, succeeding analog and two generations of digital technology.
Sprint's 4G offering is in the early stages of deployment. Cox Communications recently tested 4G in San Diego County, although it's not deploying it here just yet. Verizon Wireless plans to launch its version later this year.
Novatel is known for its modems, which have been made for such devices as the original Palm Pilot and for the defunct Ricochet wireless service.
The modem for the latter transmitted at what was then -- about 10 years ago -- a blistering 128,000 bits per second. The LTE service Novatel recently tested offers 78 times the speed.
Call staff writer Bradley J. Fikes at 760-739-6641. Read his blogs at bizblogs.nctimes.com.
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