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ST-Ericsson and Ericsson are successful in testing LTE to HSPA handoff

By Alan Friedman

Published: Dec 15, 2009, 3:59 PM

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ST-Ericsson and Ericsson are successful in testing LTE to HSPA handoff

ST-Ericsson and Ericsson announced a successful test of the LTE network. One of the smaller, but most important part of testing a new pipeline is to make sure that calls can go back and forth seamlessly between the different technologies; for now, VIOLA! Success. A mobile broadband phone call was made over the LTE network and was handed over to a HSPA network. The testing ensures that smooth switching can occur as one moves in and out of the LTE pipeline back and forth into 3G. Jörgen Lantto, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer ofST-Ericsson, said, "Seamless roaming between LTE and today’s networks is akey device capability to enable faster introduction of LTE." The device used in the test was a multi-mode LTE/HSPA unit powered by a chipset that is commercially available today. Mr. Lantto added that, "With multimode devices consumers can enjoy new high-speed mobilebroadband services and global coverage right from the launch of LTEservices."

source: ST-Ericsson via BGR

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Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.

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