Chipmaker Broadcom has announced its first LTE-Advanced modem which it claims addresses the challenges that the transition to 4G networks are presenting to handset makers and operators.

LTE-Advanced is the next-generation version of LTE with theoretical peak downlink speeds of around 100 Mb/s in the wide area and 1Gb/s in fixed situations, low latency and wide spectrum bandwidths of up to 100 MHz.

The BCM21892 modem uses technology that claims to save up to 25 per cent of power typically consumed during data uplink while the integration of a 28-nanometer 4G LTE baseband radio allows it to support multiple roaming bands on the spectrum.

In addition, the modem is touted as being 35 per cent smaller than industry benchmarks, to enable hardware makers to design smaller devices.

The move sees Broadcom take on LTE modem market leaders Qualcomm and Samsung. The move will also create more competition for Intel, which has announced its intention to enter into the LTE modem market.

The modem will be demoed at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this month.