What are LTE Certification Tests: Service provider companies
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LTE certification tests validate the compliance, interoperability, performance, and regulatory conformity of LTE enabled devices and network equipment. Certification service providers conduct protocol testing, RF measurements, carrier acceptance testing, and standards verification to ensure reliable operation across global LTE networks. The Certification test providers offer radio conformance testing, protocol conformance, and Inter-operability tests.
Intertek Group plc
Intertek is one of the leading LTE certification test providers. It possesses all the equipment in a single laboratory to fulfill the testing needs of GSM, WCDMA, and LTE products. The products can be mobile phones, routers, tablets, laptops, equipment, application software, and more.
Website: www.intertek.com
Following tests are carried out as part of LTE certification:
- LTE data throughput
- Performance tests
- Protocol conformance testing
- Radio conformance testing
- Radio Resource management
AT4 Wireless
AT4 is also a conformance and interoperability testing service provider for various wireless standard compliant devices. It includes GSM, CDMA, LTE, WLAN, WiMAX, M2M and more.
Website: www.at4wireless.com
7layers
7layers provides LTE test and certification tests as per the following specifications for LTE devices and LTE networks.
- Based on GCF as well as PTCRB requirements
- Global time approval country wide regulatory requirements
- 4G LTE network testing as carried out for Sprint
- LTE handset verification testing which is approved by MetroPCS
- LTE device approval for Verizon Wireless
Wipro
Wipro also provides IOT certification tests for LTE network service providers.
Bureau Veritas
It was approved by TAF. It is the first lab in Taiwan to provide testing and certification services for 4G LTE NCC PLMN10 and IS2050.
- https://www.bureauveritas-adt.com/
- https://www.globalcertificationforum.org/certification/lte.html
- nsn.com/…/nokia-siemens-networks-launches-lte-solution-certification-program
- www3.alcatel-lucent.com/university/lte.html
- ul.com
- ei.att.com/modules/ATT_Approved_3G_4G_Modules.xlsx
External Resources
Information on other standard based testing service providers, Read more Product Certification Schemes
- CTIA - Authorized Test Laboratory
- PTCRB - Accredited Testing Laboratory for GERAN, UTRAN & E-UTRAN(LTE)
- GCF - Recognised Test Organisation for GERAN, UTRAN & E-UTRAN
LTE conformance documents
| 3GPP Reference | Description |
|---|---|
| TS 36.141 | eNodeB conformance tests(Base Station) |
| TS 36.521.1 | UE conformance tests Part-1, Radio transmission and reception |
| TS 36.521.2 | UE conformance tests Part-2 ICS |
| TS 36.521.3 | UE conformance tests Part-3, RRM(Radio Resource Management) |
| TS 36.104 | BS Radio Transmission and reception |
| TS 36.101 | UE Radio Transmission and reception |
Summary
LTE certification testing verifies device compliance with industry standards, carrier requirements, and network interoperability specifications. Service providers offer LTE testing, validation, and certification services for wireless communication products.
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