3G LTE/SAE is the next step in terms of user-service experience, improving latency, capacity and throughput. It will allow data rates above 100 Mbps.
3G LTE supports both FDD and TDD with the same specification and HW components, allows for a large increase in system capacity and reduced cost per gigabyte. 3G LTE can utilize existing 2G and 3G spectrum as well as new spectrum.
3G SAE addresses cost-efficient deployment and operations for mass-market usage of IP services as well as improvements in integration of non-3GPP (Third-Generation Partnership Program) access technologies.
