Ericsson, AT&T and Qualcomm demonstrate VoLTE call for Internet of Things
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
* Successful demonstration of Voice over LTE (VoLTE) on Cat-M1/LTE-M
technology using Qualcomm Technologies' MDM9206 LTE modem and Ericsson's
radio and core network
* The new technology enables regular voice services for Internet of Things
(IoT) applications on Cat-M1/LTE-M -enabled IoT devices
* AT&T plans to extend the technology into its mobile network to enhance
existing and new IoT use cases requiring voice services
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), AT&T and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., are the first to
announce the performance of a successful Voice over LTE (VoLTE) call for
Internet of Things (IoT) on existing mobile network infrastructure with new
software activation and new modem device that supports CAT-M1/LTE-M technology.
The demonstration used Qualcomm Technologies' MDM9206 LTE modem, designed to
support Cat-M1/ LTE-M, as well as Ericsson LTE Radio Access Network, Ericsson IP
Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), Ericsson Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and Ericsson User
Data Management network infrastructure and new software. The demonstration shows
that the technology is mature and ready for commercial deployment in operator
networks.
"AT&T is proud to participate alongside Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies to
advance VoLTE support over Cat-M1/LTE-M," says Chris Penrose, President, IoT
Solutions, AT&T. "The ability to support voice services is an important feature
to many verticals within our IoT portfolio, including our customers in the alarm
and security industry, automotive, wearables and connected health markets."
Extending mobile voice service capabilities to IoT devices opens up
opportunities to expand enterprise services to areas such as security alarm
panels, remote first aid kits, wearables, digital locks, disposable security
garments, and other types of IoT-enabled applications and services.
This means that IoT devices using VoLTE on Cat-M1/LTE-M will allow enterprises
to make voice calls, extending the capabilities of operators' mobile networks by
tapping into the extensive and innovative IoT device ecosystem.
Cat-M1/LTE-M -enabled IoT devices have advantages including low cost, low power
consumption, deep coverage, massive connections and high reliability of
transmission. Combined with existing leading LTE coverage and voice
communication capabilities, operators can deploy a range of applications in
smart cities, logistics, utilities, medicine, transport, mining, agriculture,
manufacturing and many more.
Anders Olin, Head of Network Applications, Business Unit IT and Cloud Products,
Ericsson, says: "With this successful demonstration of Cat-M1/LTE-M also
supporting VoLTE voice calls in IoT devices, we are providing more value to
operators and users. The benefit of basic human communication blends perfectly
into the IoT environment. Supported by our radio and core portfolios, it will
now be feasible to globally deploy voice services for IoT cost-effectively for
all kinds of industries and different use cases."
Vieri Vanghi, Vice President, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies,Inc.,
says: "We are very pleased to have successfully demonstrated VoLTE on Cat-
M1/LTE-M technology. This is a significant milestone toward delivering a whole
new set of applications and services for the enterprise IoT. Our MDM9206 LTE
modem, representing the company's latest innovation, designed to support low-
power, low-bandwidth and cost efficient IoT applications and services continues
to help drive new use cases for IoT, and now specifically for those that need
voice services."
Cat-M1/LTE-M technology, as defined in the latest 3GPP Release 13, will play an
important role in the future rollout of IoT enabled devices worldwide, as it
provides a unique combination of enhanced coverage and long battery life, as
well as security-rich and reliable connectivity for a new generation of IoT
applications and services. Cat-M1/LTE-M allows for voice over LTE (VoLTE) to be
bandwidth and cost-efficiently deployed.
VoLTE uptake is projected to accelerate and reach 3.3 billion by the end of
2022, making up more than 60 percent of all LTE subscriptions. In 2022 it is
expected that there will be 18 billion connected IoT devices globally (according
to the Ericsson Mobility Report Nov). Ericsson is present today in all high-
traffic LTE markets including the US, Japan and South Korea, and is ranked first
for handling the most global LTE traffic. In addition, 40 percent of the world's
total mobile traffic is carried over Ericsson networks. More than 270 LTE RAN
and Evolved Packet Core networks have been delivered by Ericsson worldwide, of
which 200 are live commercially. Ericsson has launched more than 30 live VoLTE
networks globally.
Ericsson at Mobile World Congress 2017
Anything can happen on the digital frontier, a promising but undiscovered
future. From February 27 to March 2 in Barcelona, Spain, Ericsson is
demonstrating a collaborative approach and innovative solutions to succeed in
this arena.
With our customers and partners, we work across industries, physical boundaries
and perceived limitations. Join us in Hall 2 or online during MWC 2017 and
engage in conversations and demonstrations about our favorite things: 5G;
platforms and services for IT, Cloud, Networks, and TV & Media; connected
solutions for industries; the Internet of Things; and partnering for success.
See you there!
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm's technologies powered the smartphone revolution and connected billions
of people. We pioneered 3G and 4G - and now we are leading the way to 5G and a
new era of intelligent, connected devices. Our products are revolutionizing
industries, including automotive, computing, IoT, healthcare and data center,
and are allowing millions of devices to connect with each other in ways never
before imagined. Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and
the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a
subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, all
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States and other countries. Qualcomm MDM is a product of Qualcomm Technologies,
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