Siemens' continuing Commitment in UMTS TDD / TD-SCDMA

One of the three Mainstream 3G Mobile Communications Technologies in the World


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Press Releases and News

21 Sep 2009   China Mobile and Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) conduct TD-LTE Femtocell Demo   -   PR 27kB

18 Apr 2009   China Mobile and Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) showcase latest TD-SCDMA 3G Services   -   PR 90kB
                      at Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference   (modeled after the World Economic Forum in Davos).

26 Mar 2009   Second Phase of China Mobile TD-SCDMA Implementation completed ahead of Schedule   -   PR 25kB
                      Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) also remains committed to the Beijing-based TD Tech joint venture, which
                      was set up by its parent company in 2003 to develop and deliver the most competitive TD-SCDMA solutions.

04 Mar 2009   Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) drives development of TD-LTE   -   PR 113kB
                      (TD-LTE:   3GPP TD-SCDMA Long Term Evolution)

07 Jan 2009    D-Day is here for TD-SCDMA:   3G Licenses issued !   -   Blog   -   Xinhua News
                      "...a move that is expected to lead to billions of dollars being invested in building new networks."

31 Dec 2008   China State Council approves issuing 3G Licenses to Mobile Operators   -   Xinhua News
                      China will invest approx. 30 billion Euros in 3G networks over the next two years.
                      "Issuing licenses to mobile operators to develop 3G networks plays an important role
                      in boosting domestic demand and optimizing the telecommunications market competition pattern,"
                      said the cabinet meeting, presided over by Premier Wen Jiabao.


17 Nov 2008   China Mobile releases second round TD-SCDMA Tender Results   -   ChinaTechNews
                      Success for TD Tech's parent companies:
                      Huawei wins 17% to 18% of the tender, and Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) about 8%.

13 Oct 2008   Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) ramps up over 1.200 TD-SCDMA trained Engineers in China   -   PR 24kB
                      NSN is the major solution supplier for China Mobile Shenzhen TD-SCDMA.   In recent China Mobile
                      TD-SCDMA network evaluations, Shenzhen performance ranks as No.1 in the big city category.

10 Sep 2008   Huawei and Nokia Siemens Network (NSN) join second round TD-SCDMA Bidding   -   China Business News

19 Aug 2008   China Mobile (CMCC) approved to build nationwide 3G Network   -   China Daily   -   Marbridge Daily
                      CMCC instructed to sign up more than 100 million TD-SCDMA subscribers within three years.

05 Aug 2008   Nokia Siemens (NSN) gains Network Access Permits for TD-SCDMA Equipment   -   Marbridge Daily
                      NSN is preparing for the second-stage bidding on TD-SCDMA network construction.
                      TD-SCDMA radio access products (NodeB, RNC) from TD Tech will be integrated into the end-to-end solutions.

16 Jul 2008   TD Tech launches energy-efficient Network Solution:   60% CO2 Savings   -   China Business News

13 Jul 2008   Why 3G Operators can't ignore TD-SCDMA   -   Blog   (Interview with CEO Klaus Maler in 2001)

12 Jul 2008   New TD Tech, New Network, and New Platform   -   PR Huawei
                      On the P&T/Expo Comm China Exhibition in Beijing, TD Tech Ltd. demonstrated
                      the new TD-SCDMA Network Solution supported by parent companies Nokia Siemens Networks and Huawei.

10 Jul 2008   TD Tech successfully tests TD-HSUPA 3.75G Technology   -   Interfax China

29 Apr 2008   3G Mobile Service available for Beijing Olympics   -   Xinhua News   -     China Mobile and Samsung
                      donated 15.000 TD-SCDMA Handsets plus Data Cards to the Beijing Organizing Committee (BOCOG).

28 Apr 2008   Chinese Operators installed 14.772 TD-SCDMA Basestations covering ten Cities:   -   Market Avenue 351kB
                      Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Shenyang, Qinhuangdao, Xiamen, Qingdao and Baoding.
                      (By comparison, China Mobile (CMCC) operates approx. 200.000 GSM BTSs for >400 mln subscribers.
                      T-Mobile Germany has set up 20.000 BTSs to provide nationwide GSM EDGE coverage for 40 mln subscribers.)


29 Jan 2008   TD Tech transfers Sales and Marketing to Parent Companies   -   Marbridge Daily   Market Avenue

22 May 2007   Nokia Siemens Networks successfully conducts Release 4 system performance testing with China Mobile.
                      3GPP R4 MSC Server mobile soft-switch supports GSM/EDGE, WCDMA and TD-SCDMA.   -   Press Release

26 Feb 2007   TD Tech and Nokia complete Interoperability Test of TD-SCDMA   -   IP Communications News
                      The test, focusing on the interconnection between TD Tech's TD-SCDMA wireless access network
                      and Nokia's 3GPP / Rel 4/5 core network, was conducted in the two companies' Beijing R&D centers
                      and was finished successfully this January.

08 Feb 2007   Xi'an Haitian Antenna Technologies Co. Ltd. Certified Supplier of TD Tech   -   XAHT News Center

04 Dec 2006   TD Tech Reveals Ambitious Target       CEO Mr. Klaus Maler:   TD Tech has "outperformed itself."
                      "We believe we could deliver the best and most reliable TD-SCDMA network equipment to operators," he said.
                      "In the long term, ... TD-SCDMA will play a very important role in the global telecom industry."

04 Dec 2006   TD Tech and Siradel sign OEM Agreement for Network Design Solutions   1194kB
                      "Recently TD Tech has released the first commercial version of its TD-SCDMA network planning software TPlan.
                      Volcano will be integrated part of TPlan and will enable TD Tech to offer the best-in-class solution for
                      TD-SCDMA radio network design."

09 Nov 2006   Forsk partnership with TD Tech on TD-SCDMA Radio Planning Tool Atoll   -   Forsk Press Room

31 Aug 2006   Siemens expects at least one TD-SCDMA license in China   -   cbr online

07 Jul 2006    Siemens to help overseas promotion of TD-SCDMA   -   Interfax China 35kB
                      "...if there is a demand, we will certainly help TD-SCDMA to enter international markets."

21 Apr 2006   3G Mobile Standard Trial to be completed in 3Q2006   -   China Daily / Business

10 Feb 2006   Siemens leading the way for China's 3G wireless standard   PR 60kB

27 Jan 2006   Dr. Bartels: "Eigener Mobilfunkstandard beweist Chinas Technologiekompetenz"   -   Pressetext Austria
                      Siemens strebt signifikanten Marktanteil am chinesischen Mobilfunkmarkt an.

22 Oct 2005   LG Electronics promotes first tri-standard 3G Handset in China   ( TD-SCDMA / WCDMA / GSM-GPRS )
                      Demonstration through interworking with TD-SCDMA network provided by TD Tech
                      China Daily News   -   MobileKorea.tv News 247kB

20 Oct 2005   Siemens Debuts TD-SCDMA Commercial Products in Beijing   -   c114 communications News
                      On the international exhibition PT/Expo Comm China held in Beijing from October 18,
                      Siemens shows the series commercial products...
                      Now, TD Tech can receive orders to produce thousands of products monthly...
18 Oct 2005   Siemens continues investments in 3G and TD-SCDMA   -   Shanghai Daily Business News 43kB

20 Sep 2005   TD Tech CEO Mr. Steven Yeo:   TD-SCDMA Network "Ready for Commercial Rollout"

04 Aug 2005   CCID Consulting:   TD Tech's Breakthrough in TD-SCDMA Products

  19 Jul 2005   TD Tech to Launch Commercialized TD-SCDMA Products in Q3   -   Datang DTmobile News

18 Mar 2005   Siemens and Huawei officially launched the Joint Venture   PR 87kB       TD-SCDMA "Ready for Market"

03 Feb 2005   TD-SCDMA Expert Online Forum with Mr. Wang Zhong, Director TD Tech Ltd. Product Line Management

06 Jan 2005   Siemens China Business Strategy   -   Press Conference, Dr. Heinrich v. Pierer Speech:  131kB
                      "...the only manufacturer that offers both variants of 3G UMTS mobile technology."
                      "In the TD-SCDMA area, our joint venture with Huawei has made rapid progress."
                      "...build-up a global R&D center for broadband technology in Beijing."   (Page 4)


26 Nov 2004   TD-SCDMA Market maturity trials set to begin next month   PR 102kB

     Oct 2004   TD Tech Holding Ltd. established in Hongkong SAR

    May 2004   Start of 1st TDD-LCR Field Trial in China
                      (TD-SCDMA Radio Network connected to 3GPP Release 4 compliant Core Network)

10 May 2004   Innovating the mobile world   -   Siemens ICM Investor and Analyst Relations:  Presentation 6702kB
                        - profitable growth based on technology leadership in 3G with TD-SCDMA and HSDPA,
                        - complete product portfolio for UTRAN-FDD (W-CDMA) and UTRAN-TDD (TD-SCDMA)   (Pages 8, 9)
                        - W-CDMA and TD-SCDMA for stand-alone and complementary solutions   (Page 10)


12 Feb 2004   Siemens and Huawei start joint development of TD-SCDMA   -   Joint Venture Contract signed   PR 229kB

15 Sep 2003   "Shooting for 3G"   -   Interview with CEO Mr. Pauly on telecomasia.net   21kB
                      "...pushing strongly now for W-CDMA in China beside our TD-SCDMA leadership, which we have in any case."

29 Aug 2003   Siemens and Huawei to form a Joint Venture for TD-SCDMA   -  MOU signed   PR 92kB

06 Aug 2003   Siemens Shanghai to be 2nd Production Center worldwide for 3G Equipment
                      10th Anniversary of SSMC   -   striving for 3G Leadership in China   PR 18kB

  14 Jul 2003   TD-SCDMA 384 kbps Data Transmission Live Demonstration for Senior Government Officials   120kB

06 May 2003   3G / TDD - The Next Generation of Mobile Phone Technology is taking to the Skies
                      tested on board a research aircraft   -   BBC News Internet   -   75kB

    May 2003   Airborne 3G - TDD takes off in Air Transport   -   Live Video and Internet TDD Transmission
                      with 1.2 Mbps User Data Rate at 600 km/h Speed and seamless Handover   -   Datasheet 395kB

    Dec 2002   TD-SCDMA receives the Award "ICM N Example of best-in-class Innovation"
                      (following recommendation by Mr. J. Horn, Mobile Networks Head of Sales,
                                                            and Mr. J. Malterer, Mobile Networks CFO,  to Siemens Central Board)

17 Dec 2002   Dr. Bahrenburg of Siemens Ltd. China (SLC) Beijing honoured with "Siemens Inventor's Award 2002"
                      for his contributions to TD-SCDMA development   -   Corporate Technology Press Release   PR 121kB

    Nov 2002   Start of TD-SCDMA Field Trials for Network Operators in Central China   (Lead Contractor Datang Mobile):
                      China Mobile Trial in Chongqing,   China Railcom (Tietong) Trial in Chengdu

06 Nov 2002   Frequency Allocation for TD-SCDMA "a Milestone" in the Development of the 3G Standard   PR 48kB
                      "proof we've been pursuing the right strategy all these years"   Convergence plus News

24 Oct 2002   Increased Investment in the TD-SCDMA Mobile Communication Standard   PR 49kB

23 Oct 2002   The Ministry of Information Industry (MII) - the Regulatory Authority in China -
                      allocates  155 MHz Spectrum for TD-SCDMA: 1880 - 1920 MHz, 2010 - 2025 MHz, 2300 - 2400 MHz

11 Sep 2002   Convergence plus Tech Scan:   TD-SCDMA suitable for Countries with defined TDD Bands   73kB

  01 Jul 2002   Cover Story Wireless Asia:   Showtime for TD-SCDMA   3448kB

06 Feb 2002   TD-SCDMA Standard
passes Trial Test   PR 45kB
                      successful demonstration of  (1) dense urban macrocell environment,  (2) video phone transmission,
                                                                  (3) vehicular mobility 125 km/h,  (4) radio range 16 km

05 Feb 2002   Third Generation Wideband Getting Ready For Take Off In Air Transport
                      EuroControl Air Traffic Organisation starts TDD Flight Trials on 13 December 2001   PR 16kB

01 Nov 2001   Successful Startup of first Test Networks in China   PR 49kB
                      Datang and Siemens sign Agreement on Cooperation and OEM Marketing

01 Oct 2001   Start of 1st TD-SCDMA Field Trial in Beijing, China   -   Map of Trial Network   225kB
                      1st Base Station / NodeB on top of the CATT / Datang Headquarters Building:   781kB
                      Operation of the first TD-SCDMA NodeB self-developed by Siemens, based on BS-240 Platform
                      for site sharing with GSM.   Technology demonstrations for VIPs, decision makers and potential customers.

05 Sep 2001   Successful VIP Videophone Demo for MII Vice Minister Lou Qinjian
                      by Siemens and Datang at 1st International TD-SCDMA Summit in Beijing   206kB

    Aug 2001   "Performance of Smart Antennas under High Velocity in TD-SCDMA System"   4371kB
                      Paper by Mr. Zheng and Dr. Bahrenburg, published in Telecommunications Construction Aug. 2001, No.4

    Aug 2001   Cover Story Telecom Outlook:   Siemens targets No.2 in Asian Mobile Market   4259kB

04 Jul 2001     Siemens strengthens its worldwide position by further development in TDD radio technology   PR 49kB

04 Jul 2001     Siemens aims to be No. 2 in Asia   PR 49kB
                      Presentation of  1st TD-SCDMA Mobile Phone  from Siemens   258kB

04 Jul 2001    Public Demonstration of  1st Video Call  on TD-SCDMA Air Interface by CEO Pauly   632kB

14 May 2001   TD-SCDMA Supporters tout 3G Alternative   -   Wireless Week 9kB

17 Apr 2001   TD-SCDMA gaining worldwide Acceptance   PR 49kB

16 Apr 2001   China Makes Its Move In 3G Race   -   Wireless Week 6kB

11 Apr 2001   Public Demonstration of  1st Voice Call  on TD-SCDMA Air Interface   PR 49kB

16 Mar 2001   TD-SCDMA approved by Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)
                      as TDD-LCR Standard in UMTS Release 4

    Dec 2000   Setup of TD-SCDMA Test Laboratory at Siemens Ltd. China (SLC) in Beijing

    Dec 2000   TD-SCDMA Forum Brochure   2797kB

12 Dec 2000   Official Opening Ceremony for the TD-SCDMA Forum   -   Invitation Card   486kB
                      Beijing, Tianan'men Square, The Great Hall of the People   -   Press Clipping   54kB

04 Dec 2000   Ms. Rossella de Benedittis of Siemens Mobile Communications S.p.A. (SMC) Milano, Italy
                      honoured with "Siemens Inventor’s Award 2000" for her contributions to TD-SCDMA development
                      Corporate Technology Press Release   PR 86kB
                      "The TD-SCDMA Radio Access Technology in the GSM Network"   -   Download Paper 70kB
                      presented at the European Conference on Wireless Technologies (ECWT), 26-27 Sep 2002, Milano

22 Sep 2000   CATT / Datang, Huawei and Siemens join forces for next generation mobile technology   - 
                      MOU for strategic cooperation   -   Foundation of International Industry Forum for TD-SCDMA   PR 19kB

26 Jun 2000   Siemens invests in 3G for Asia - "aims to be among the top three"   -   Key Initiative TD-SCDMA   5kB

26 Feb 2000   TD-SCDMA accepted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
                      as one of the 3G Standards in IMT-2000   3kB   (formal publication on 05 May 2000)

17 Aug 1999   Siemens - CATT  Agreement for Joint Development of a TD-SCDMA Base Station System
                      -  TD-SCDMA R&D Center established at Siemens Ltd. China (SLC) in Beijing

10 Feb 1999   Siemens - CATT  Memorandum of Understanding (MoU):   Technical Study for R&D
                      on TDD Prototype based on Siemens GSM System and Cooperation in TDD Standardisation
                      -  Siemens Research Project started in Berlin, Milano, Munich, and other locations in Europe

09 Dec 1998   Siemens - China Academy of Telecommunications Technology (CATT)
                      Cooperation Contract IMT-2000 TDD Mobile Radio Standardisation

UMTS TDD Datasheets from   Roke Manor Research Ltd.,   a Siemens Company
Roke Manor Research was the first company in the world to demonstrate a complete system based on the UMTS TDD standard. This demonstrator was developed within eleven months from concept to demonstration and allowed high bandwidth mobile Internet access to be showcased at communications fairs around the world.

-   Airborne 3G - TDD takes off in Air Transport   394kB
    (Live Video and Internet TDD Transmission with 1.2 Mbps User Data Rate at 600 km/h Speed and seamless Handover)

-   Details of TDD Pico NodeB and NodeB Modules   119kB

-   3G / TDD Developments and Applications to Test   139kB


TDD Demonstrator and Testbed,   TD-SCDMA Trial Network in Beijing 2001

"In August 2000 we succeeded in transmitting high data rate IP traffic over TDD.   For the purpose of the demonstration, a video stream was used, signifying the world’s first video transmission over TDD [in a testbed].
Throughout 2001, we continued to demonstrate the capabilities of 3G wideband communications technology to mobile network operators around the world, including the USA, Dubai and Russia.   At an exhibition in Cannes, the testbed was used to demonstrate 3G communications between a ship and the mainland.   The testbed is now being adapted for an aircraft environment and it has already flown successfully, showing for the first time how 3G could be used to improve security and enhance air traffic management, airline operations and passenger services."
"Together with Siemens representatives in Munich, Milan and Beijing,   Roke Manor Research is playing a significant role in helping to bring TD-SCDMA to the Chinese market.   After many months of careful co-ordination and feedback, the team successfully demonstrated the high range and high mobility of TD-SCDMA, achieving video calls between the trial network and a test vehicle at ranges of 16 km from the basestation.   Shortly afterwards, Siemens CEO Dr Heinrich von Pierer praised the team’s work when he was able to hold a video call with the Chairman of Datang Mobile over TD-SCDMA."
Reference:   Roke Manor Research, Annual Review 2001, Page 22   473kB

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