LTE was introduced in which 3GPP release?

The correct answer is C. 8. LTE (Long-Term Evolution) was standardized in 3GPP Release 8, finalized in late 2008, marking the foundation of 4G mobile technology. Releases 6 and 7 (options A and B) predated LTE - they focused on HSPA and HSPA+ enhancements to 3G networks, not LTE. Release 9 (option D) came…

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LTE (Long-Term Evolution) was standardized in 3GPP Release 8, finalized in late 2008, marking the foundation of 4G mobile technology. Releases 6 and 7 (options A and B) predated LTE - they focused on HSPA and HSPA+ enhancements to 3G networks, not LTE. Release 9 (option D) came after LTE's introduction and built upon it with minor refinements and early groundwork for LTE-Advanced. A useful memory tip: "8 is great" - Release 8 is the one that made LTE great by introducing it, and 8 also visually resembles the infinity symbol, hinting at the leap toward modern broadband mobile connectivity.

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#LTE#3GPP Release 8#Mobile Standards#4G Evolution

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