Comments on: 3-G auction consultants: clarification

By: Ahmed Noor

Ahmed Noor — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 07:00:05 +0000

4G refers to anything that is able to offer data speeds of 100 Mbps for devices that are on the move and 1 Gbps for static devices, as defined by ITU. The official name for 4G is IMT-Advanced. While LTE ,theoretically, might be able to offer speeds of 100 Mbps, it does not quite fulfill the requirements of an IMT-Advanced (4G) system. Only LTE-Advanced and WiMAX Release 2 (IEEE 802.16m) are qualified to be titled IMT-Advanced (4G) systems, as stated by ITU in 2010.

So technically speaking, LTE is an advanced version of 3G and should also be a part of the 3G tender, unless specifically stated otherwise. But an LTE system running on 2100 MHz might have compatibility issues.

By: Abdul Rauf Mujahid

Abdul Rauf Mujahid — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:56:06 +0000

yes u r right

By: Farhan

Farhan — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:05:24 +0000

The original tender ad in the newspapers said 3G/LTE… As I understand LTE is 4G.. This should be clarified.

By: YHS

YHS — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 05:42:33 +0000

Instead of adopting 3G, why authorities do not go for 4G ?

By: Javed Ashraf

Javed Ashraf — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 05:10:38 +0000

No one has doubted either the capability or the intent of the consultants. The issue is an internal one whereby the proper procedure was not followed in engaging the consultants, hence leading to the controversy. The consultants should stay out of the debate otherwise they will unwittingly become a party.