What is the difference between CDMA and LTE Development?
Both programs are designed to encourage the development community to create new products, applications and services beyond what Verizon Wireless currently offers in its portfolio and bring these to the marketplace on the Verizon Wireless network. CDMA Development refers to the Verizon Wireless CDMA Networks on the traditional 850 & 1900MHz bands. LTE Development is a new program designed for the Verizon Wireless LTE network currently being developed on the 700MHz C Block. These will have different requirements, test plans, and certification processes due to the differences in technology, spectrum and regulatory requirements. The LTE procedures are being developed in compliance with the FCC’s rules for 700 MHz C Block (47 C.F.R. § 27.16), as explained in the FCC’s Second Report and Order in WT Docket No. 06-150, “Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands” released on August 10, 2007.