04/02/2009

The next-phase in mobile broadband technology is being ushered in by Motorola, which has begun testing on 4G long-term evolution (LTE) broadband.

Experts have excitedly predicted the potential for speeds in excess of 100Mbps when 4G broadband eventually makes it on to the commercial market.

Now Motorola has started trialling the technology at its laboratory in Swindon and will soon offer operators in Europe, the Middle East and Africa their own chance to conduct network tests.

'Motorola is at the forefront of 4G development which will address the mobility demands of today's consumers who are looking for personalised media experiences and operators looking to lower their cost per bit and gain a competitive advantage,' said Joe Cozzolino Motorola Home & Networks Mobility's senior vice president and general manager.

Those who cannot bring themselves to wait for the mainstream emergence of 4G can take a sneak peak at the Mobile World Congress 2009.

The event is due to take place in Barcelona, Spain, starting on Monday, February 16th.