UMTS and LTE are both cellular standards that are used for wireless data communications. The difference between them is that UMTS and 3G technology while LTE is a 4G technology.
UMTS Vs LTE | Difference between UMTS and LTE
- UMTS is third-generation cellular technology, and LTE is fourth-generation cellular technology.
- UMTS stands for universal mobile telecommunications system, and LTE stands for Long term evolution.
- Both UMTS and LTE digital networks.
- UMTS' other 3G technology: is CDMA2000, While LTE's other 4G technology: is WiMAX.
- UMTS was developed in 2000, and LTE was developed in 2009.
- Wideband CDMA radio access in UMTS, LTE radio access in OFDMA, and SC-FDMA.
- UMTS is circuit-switched and packet-switched, While LTE is packet switched.
- UMTS is enhancement HSPA and HSPA+, LTE enhancement in LTE-advanced & LTE advanced pro.
- UMTS peak data rate 42 Mbps with HSPA+, LTE peak data rate 3 Gbps with LTE advanced pro.
- The channel bandwidth of UMTS is 5 MHZ mainly but 10 MHz and 20 MHz are also possible. LTE channel bandwidth is 1.4 MHz, 3 MHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 15 MHz, and 20 MHz.
- UMTS provides data speeds up to 2 Mbps, While LTE can reach up to 300 Mbps speeds.
- UMTS requires more towers and power amplifiers than LTE, as LTE can cover a larger area with fewer towers.
- UMTS has a better voice quality service than LTE, but LTE has a better data service than UMTS.
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