[June 20, 2012] ZTE unveils LTE BeamHop solution Tweet Jun 20, 2012 (TELECOMWORLDWIRE via COMTEX) -- Telecoms equipment and network solutions provider ZTE Corporation launched on Tuesday the first LTE BeamHop Solution and demonstrated the LTE A8808 Active Antenna System (AAS) product based on this technology. According to the company, the A8808 product, based on the LTE BeamHop Solution, consists of active and passive antennae. The passive part replaces operators' existing 2G and 3G antennae, while the active part is used for the newly added LTE network. As the LTE radio unit is integrated into the existing antenna, the new LTE network can be deployed without purchasing any additional antenna site space, reducing installation costs and maximising existing resources. The product is particularly suited for operators competing in developed markets where the cost of renting antenna site space is high. No pricing details were disclosed. Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected] [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]