The document discusses LTE as the de facto standard for mobile access networks. Key points include:
- LTE is designed for next generation networks and provides all-IP connectivity and consistent experience across access types.
- LTE release 8 supports peak downlink speeds up to 326 Mbps and uplink speeds up to 86 Mbps with 20 MHz bandwidth.
- LTE provides over 4x higher downlink throughput and 5x higher uplink throughput than HSPA+, improved spectrum efficiency, and supports FDD and TDD duplexing and scalable 1.4-20 MHz channel bandwidths.