China Mobile Deploys TD-LTE Advanced HetNet Solution by Nokia Networks

China Mobile’s Shanghai branch and Nokia Networks achieved another global milestone with the deployment of the first TD-LTE Advanced HetNet solution with carrier aggregation at an international sports event in Shanghai.

Nokia Networks implemented its Flexi Zone TD-LTE small cells for scaling up China Mobile’s network capacity to manage the huge amount of wireless data traffic generated by 49,000 subscribers at the event, with more than half of this traffic carried by small cells. With Nokia Networks’ solutions and services expertise, subscribers enjoyed an ultra-fast mobile broadband experience, complemented by superior network availability, coverage and capacity.

During the 3-day event, traffic load in the network scaled a new high as many of the 145,000 visitors used multiple apps to share pictures and videos (49,000 TD-LTE users at peak). With macro software parity and Nokia Smart Scheduler, Flexi Zone TD-LTE small cells delivered excellent network availability while managing wireless data with up to 600 simultaneous active TD-LTE users per cell – supporting more simultaneous users than typical outdoor small cells.

Bu Tong, General Manager of Network Department, China Mobile, said: “China Mobile’s TD-LTE initiatives are driven by our vision to leverage future-ready technology for offering an unmatched service experience, despite challenges posed by the ever-increasing load on our network. Nokia Networks has further consolidated its position as one of our most trusted partners by achieving yet another global landmark and enabling us to deliver a truly rewarding mobile broadband experience at this high-octane sports event.”

Mark Atkinson, Vice President Small Cells Business Line, Nokia Networks, said: “In addition to setting a new landmark in TD-LTE, we have also bettered our own record achieved at the world’s first live TD-LTE network deployed for China Mobile at the same event in 2014. The incredible performance substantiates the capabilities of our small cell portfolio in helping operators overcome obstacles posed by data traffic at mass events as they deliver memorable moments to subscribers.”