OREANDA-NEWS. October 07, 2010. Rostelecom completed the successful testing of its fourth-generation (4G) wireless datacom network which runs on the Long-Term Evolution (LTE) protocol in the Time Duplex (TD) standard in the 2.3 – 2.4 GHz range during the 9th Annual International Investment Forum SOCHI-2010.  This is the first time LTE technology has been tested in this frequency range.

The test results showed the capability of the standard, which makes it possible to transmit data at speeds of up to 130 Mbps in a download channel.  The testing also revealed the capabilities of the equipment.

The testing process was carried out using the publicly available Internet service Speedtest (www.speedtest.net).  The data transmission speed during the testing period significantly exceeded 100 Mbps.  The prototypes of subscriber devices (USB terminals) were also unveiled during the testing.

The testing program for Rostelecom’s LTE technology also featured a Forum demo of high definition video streaming (HD TV), as well as state and municipal services that can be received through the uniform portal for state services (www.gosuslugi.ru) using this technology.

“The testing of Rostelecom’s 2.3-2.4 GHz LTE datacom network in Sochi once again shows the advantages of this technology as well as Rostelecom’s leadership in the innovations”, the company’s Senior Vice-President Alexey Nichiporenko pointed out.

He also pointed out that “during the first half of 2010 Rostelecom was declared the winner of tenders for the right to use 2.3-2.4 GHz radio frequencies to roll out datacom networks in 38 regions of the Russian Federation.

Rostelecom tested its 4G network while assisting a leading global producer of LTE equipment, ZTE.  According to the company’s official spokesman Pavel Anshukov, “ZTE greatly appreciates the chance to take part in such an innovative project along with one of the largest Russian telecommunications companies and hopes to cultivate further collaboration with Rostelecom”.