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Feature article:Evolution ofMobile BroadbandMobile Broadband is simply mobile or wireless Internet,which means you get all the benefits of the Internetwhile you are on the go. Over the years mobile broadbandhas continued to be enhanced and has radically improvedthe end-user experience. The graph below shows theevolution of broadband technology.Technology EvolutionBROADBAND TECHNOLOGY EVOLUTIONRadically Improved end-user experienceThere are several technologies enabling Mobile Broadbandservices, examples include; GSM/GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA,HSPA, HSPA+, WiFi, WiMax and CDMA. The most popularare those that belong to the 3GSM family. This is primarilydue to the robust eco-system and clear roadmap toLong-Term Evolution (LTE).LTE is the next major step in mobile radio communications.It offers broadband speeds of up to 100Mbps or more,substantially increasing speeds for businesses andconsumers.3G3G/HSPAHSPA EvolutionLTELTE AdvancedLTE is expected to improve spectral efficiency, lowercosts, improve services, make use of new spectrum andrefarmed spectrum opportunities, and better integrationwith other open standards. The technology is set tobridge the gap between the mobile and consumerelectronics worlds in devices such as portable gamesconsoles, digital cameras, mobile phones and notebooks.TargetPeak Rate 384 kbps 3.6 Mbps 7/14 Mbps 21/28/42 Mbps -150 Mbps 1 Gbps2002 2005 2007 2008/2009 2009 2013Source: Alcatel-LucentAxiata Group Berhad • 100