Learn how MulteFire technology delivers LTE-like performance with Wi-Fi-like deployment simplicity

1. The Power of MulteFire

2. LTE-like performance with Wi-Fi-like deployment simplicity
Brings enhanced data and voice
services to local area deployments
Broadens the LTE ecosystem to
new and existing wireless providers
LTE-based technology for small cells
operating solely in unlicensed
spectrum
Suitable for any band that needs
over-the-air contention for fair
sharing

3. Harmonious coexistence
MulteFire supports Listen Before Talk (LBT) for fair coexistence and global reach
LTE-U/LAA (Licensed-Assisted Access)
For mobile operators deploying new small
cells anchor channel
LWA (LTE Wi-Fi Aggregation)
For mobile operators enhancing carrier Wi-Fi
MulteFire
Broadens LTE ecosystem to new deployment
opportunities without a licensed spectrum
anchor
Wi-Fi (ac/ad/ax)
For private users, enterprises, carrier Wi-Fi
Aggregation with
licensed anchor channel
Licensed Spectrum
Unlicensed Spectrum

4. MulteFire – for any spectrum that needs over-the-air contention
150Mhz
500Mhz
3.5 GHz (USA) 5 GHz (Global)
Shared with incumbents
GAA general shared access
Unlicensed
spectrum

5. Excellence in dense deployments
High capacity in dense deployments
thanks to LTE’s robustness
Simple, self-organizing small cell
deployments

6. Improved indoor and outdoor capacity
Opportunity to cover more area
and devices with fewer nodes than
Wi-Fi
MulteFire’s coverage and capacity
will be similar to LAA’s performance
in unlicensed spectrum

7. Enhanced offload for mobile networks with MulteFire
Traditional mobile deployments
Separate spectrum bands and
deployments may prohibit reaching
all venues, enterprises and homes
Neutral host deployments
Using common spectrum and
common deployment provides
neutral host services (Wi-Fi like)

8. Benefits mobile operators
Expand capacity and coverage in
harder to reach areas – such as
indoors
Deliver service continuity between
MulteFire and LTE networks
Act as a neutral host to serve
multiple operators

9. Benefits new wireless providers
Enterprises, fixed and wireless ISPs,
cable operators, venue operators
Installation and IT service providers
Public sector and public venues
Internet of Things verticals

10. Benefits of the LTE ecosystem
Support features such as VoLTE,
LTE broadcast, interference
management, advanced radio
resource management and more
Leverage LTE’s strong security,
authentication and more
Seamless mobility within
deployments

11. MulteFire is based on 3GPP standards
Alliance’s goal is to develop next-gen wireless technology that is widely adopted in global standards
Broadens the LTE
ecosystem
Operates solely in
unlicensed spectrum New deployment opportunities
LAA eLAA
3GPP Rel. 13 3GPP Rel. 14 and beyond
Standardized by MulteFire Alliance
MulteFire
Downlink Uplink

12. MulteFire Release 1.0
• Release 1.0 based on 3GPP standards
• Release 13 for downlink (LAA)
• Release 14 for uplink (eLAA)
• LTE-based radio link
• End-to-end architecture, including
interworking for ‘neutral hosts’
• Release 1.0 scheduled for publication
in Q4
• MulteFire certification program to be
developed
Technical Specification Group
E2E Architecture WG
Radio WG
Conformance &
Interop WG
SON WG

13. MulteFire technology proof points
• Qualcomm has demonstrated the world’s first MulteFire over-the-air connection using
Listen-Before-Talk (LBT).
– Test demonstrated that MulteFire, with full co-existence capability in operation at all times, can
provide LTE-like performance while fairly co-existing with Wi-Fi on the same 5 GHz channel
• Mobile operator Saudi Telecom Company has completed a test of MulteFire with the
following results:
– Harmonious co-existence with Wi-Fi in the same frequency
– 50 percent better range than Wi-Fi
– Up to 2x better coverage than Wi-Fi
– Neutral host capabilities
• Multiple member companies have demonstrated MulteFire’s capabilities

14. MulteFire Alliance
• An independent, international member-driven consortium –
3GPP/ETSI style organization with IPR Policy and working
procedures
• Goal is to develop technology that will be widely adopted in
global standards
• Dedicated to building a global ecosystem in support of the
common interests of members, developers and users in the
application of LTE and next generation mobile cellular
technology in configurations that use unlicensed radio
spectrum
• Voluntary call for membership – join us!
www.multefire.org

15. MulteFire Alliance members

16. Summary: The Promise of MulteFire
Broadens the LTE ecosystem to
existing and new wireless providers
Delivers a neutral host to serve
any user
LTE-like performance, Wi-Fi-like
deployment simplicity
Harmonious co-existence