Samsung accelerates global LTE market possibilities with
world’s first commercial dual-mode LTE handover devices
Samsung Electronicstoday announced the world’s first
commercial devices capable of TDD-LTE (Time-Division Duplex) and FDD-LTE
(Frequency Division Duplex) seamless handover technology. Samsung will launch
TDD/FDD Dual Mode LTE versions of the Samsung GALAXY S4 and Samsung GALAXY S4
mini, which will enable continuous and seamless voice and data communications
even as the devices switch between two different types of LTE networks.
“Samsung continues to accelearate global LTE market deployment,
addressing technical challenges faster than anyone else. With today’s TDD/FDD
LTE seamlesshandover devices announcement, Samsung again demonstrates the
company’s commitment to driving better, more convenient customer experiences,”
said JK Shin, co-CEO and president of
the IT & Mobile division of Samsung Electronics. Shin added, “The first
commercially available TDD/FDD seamless handover deviceswill allowcustomers to
fully enjoy the benefits of fast mobile data communications no matter where they
are.”