Qualcomm to bid for 2.3 GHz wireless broadband spectrum

Mumbai: San Diego-based wireless tyelecom products maker Qualcomm, has filed an application with the union government to bid in the forthcoming auction for broadband wireless access (BWA) spectrum in the 2.3 GHz band to facilitate the deployment of TD-LTE.

TD-LTE is compatible with 3G WCDMA / HSPA and EV-DO, to enable a seamless broadband experience for consumers within India and while roaming globally.

Qualcomm says in India's unpaired 2.3 GHz spectrum band, TD-LTE technology is best suited to complement current and upcoming 3G deployments and address India's rapidly growing demand for high bandwidth broadband services.

"Through the use of integrated multimode devices that support TD-LTE as well as 3G and 2G technologies, TD-LTE will take advantage of the 3G and 2G ecosystems, thereby creating economies of scale to enable a broad choice of wireless broadband devices at affordable price points for Indian consumers," it said in a media statement.

"TD-LTE enhances 3G networks and offers an attractive value proposition to end-users as well as the wireless ecosystem," it added.

Qualcomm said it has in the past participated in spectrum auctions to expedite the commercialisation of new wireless technologies.