Telcel and Telefonica are prepared for the take-off of these technologies by 2012.

Mexico's Telcel and Telefonica plan to deploy its fourth generation networks (4G) in 2012, according to information provided by these operators to the GSM Association (GSMA).

With this technology known as LTE (Long Term Evolution) will be possible to have mobile broadband services with speeds that promise to be higher by up to 10 times compared to standards provided by the Third Generation (3G).

The frequencies in the bands of 1.7 - 2.1 GHz which is currently bidding are susceptible to developing LTE as well as the 2.5 GHz

In Argentina, Chile and Brazil. America Movil and Telefonica plan to launch LTE by 2012.

In Colombia this technology offering will be taken in 2012, according to the GSMA.

According to 3G Americas, operators who plan the installation of LTE devices will need to offer multi-technology networks that enable mobility and service continudad between networks of second, third and fourth generation.

The migration to this technology will be gradual between the mobile industry, it is anticipated that before operators to develop their networks with HSPA and then go to LTE.

He said a group of 130 operators around the world has joined its LTE technology roadmaps.

In December 2009, TeliaSonera launched the world's first LTE networks in Norway and Sweden and is expected to more than 17 operators do the same in 2010.

3G Americas noted that this powerful technology is accepted by industry leaders worldwide, including AT & T, China Telecom, China Mobile, NTT DoCoMo, Telecom Italia, T-Mobile of Germany, Verizon and Vodafone.

However, it is important to note that the evolution to LTE will require a multi-year effort.

He added that this rule should live together in an efficient and transparent with current technologies on their way to becoming the leading wireless technology for next generation.

In a study on the transition from GSM mobile networks to LTE, 3G Americas noted that due to global and economic importance of the cellular industry, decisions are taken on spectrum allocation and harmonization undoubtedly will have profound and lasting consequences.

"Regulators should ensure that new spectrum is harmonized and coordinated regional or global level while ensuring that the technology can be used efficiently and without causing interference to other spectrum users," he said.

With LTE be possible to satisfy the provision of services with high rates of return as required by video services, high quality and real-time videoconferencing.

Reference: El Universal, Mexico