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China’s ZTE will begin the planned deployment of the 1800/2600-MHz dual-band Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network for Hong Kong’s CSL, owned by Australia’s Telstra. Following the LTE network construction contract signed earlier this year, ZTE will provide CSL with a unified core network to support 2G/3G/LTE concurrently for a seamless user experience. The latest software-defined radio (SDR) technology supports the distributed multi-node and multi-band basestations, including re-farming of the 1800-MHz spectrum for LTE use.

According to the companies, the deployment will represent the world’s first commercial 1800/2600-MHz dual-band LTE network. It follows the commercial LTE network construction contract signed by both parties, under which ZTE will provide CSL with an end-to-end LTE infrastructure solution and LTE devices, including the LTE terminals. The network will be designed to leverage CSL’s spectrum position to provide customers with better coverage and enhanced for a more satisfying communications experience, the companies say.