LTE (Long Term Evolution) is the next major step in mobile radio communications, and it will be introduced in 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Release 8.

Initiated in 2004, LTE’s targets were to have average user throughput of 3-4 times the Release 6 HSDPA levels in the Downlink (100Mbps), and 2-3 times the HSUPA levels in the Uplink (50Mbps). Also, the goals for LTE include, improving spectral efficiency, lowering costs, improving services, making use of new spectrum and reframed spectrum opportunities, and better integration with other standards. » Read more: LTE : Next Step in Wireless Communication