This paper is to examine and contrast LAA, LWA and LWIP proposals, from the point of view of the business cases, the implications for operator deployments and roadmap.
At this stage several strong market drivers for LTE in unlicensed spectrum were identified:
- Increased Data Capacity
- No Spectrum Expense
- Direct Incorporation of Unlicensed Spectrum into the MNO’s RAN and EPC
Technology and market landscape for LTE in unlicensed spectrum bands is continuing to evolve, and the usage scenarios and anticipated market impact are also only beginning to gel. You will learn the first phase view of how these technologies are progressing, and several further steps are recommended to continue to monitor and track how they mature. Especially, its interworking with Carrier Wi-Fi will unfold into several working streams in liaison with key industry forums.
