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Next generation of LTE will let wireless operators aggregate non-contiguous spectrum

By Lynnette Luna

A new technology called "carrier aggregation" will be a key element in the next iteration of LTE, known as LTE Advanced (aka 3GPP Release 10). The technology will allow operators to marry non-contiguous spectrum into a single broad channel, enabling LTE operators to handle huge downlink flows of data, such as video, more efficiently. ...