LTE World Weekly - Clearwire to test LTE, Russian operators push for LTE

This week in USA, Clearwire announced plans to test Test both FDD LTE and TDD LTE while MetroPCS says that its LTE plan is on track for this year.

Russian operator Yota claims to stick despite revocation of it's frequencies, MegaFon and Rostelecom have tested LTE in preperation of Sochi 2014.

Telefonica O2 Germany plans to launch two urban LTE networks in Munich and Halle by the end of 2010.

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MegaFon and Rostelecom test LTE

MegaFon and Rostelecom have successfully tested their Fourth Generation LTE network close to the major Sochi 2014 site, Roza Khutor.

MetroPCS Reaffirms LTE Readiness as Q2 Profit Triples

MetroPCS has reported more than three times increase in second-quarter earnings also company saw record subscriber additions.Net income rose to $80 million from $26 million a year earlier.

Clearwire to start FDD/TDD LTE Trials

Clearwire has announced plans to test Test both FDD LTE and TDD LTE in US. In addition Clearwire will test multiple coexistence scenarios between LTE and WiMAX as well.

Rostelecom to launch LTE test network in August

Russian operator Rostelecom plans to launch the LTE test network in Penza by the end of August.

Harris Corporation teams with Nokia Siemens Networks to develop 700 MHz LTE Network Solutions

Harris Corporation, a communications and information technology company, has launched Harris VIDA Broadband LTE, its new solution for broadband mission-critical communications for first responders.

NTT DOCOMO Buys Rest of Shares of PacketVideo

Japanese mobile-phone operator NTT DoCoMo will pay $111.6 million to buy the rest of shares of wireless software company PacketVideo.

Yota's LTE frequencies revoked, LTE plan unchanged

Russian regulator Roskomnadzor has revoked permission to use some of the frequencies issued to Scartel (brand Yota) to build LTE network reportedly due to violation of the law, according to a repor

AT&T selects Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, and Juniper Networks as Domain Network Equipment Suppliers

AT&T has chosen Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, and Juniper Networks as its Domain Suppliers for IP/MPLS/Ethernet/Evolved Packet Core equipment needed for its IP-based network.

Telefónica O2 builds LTE network in Germany

Telefonica O2 Germany plans to launch two urban LTE networks in Munich and Halle by the end of 2010. Company is using 2.6 GHz spectrum in these areas.

Motorola to build Public Safety 700 MHz LTE Network in San Francisco

Public Safety Agencies have selected Motorola to build 700 MHz LTE Network in San Francisco Bay Area.

GSM Kazakhstan/Kcell demonstrates LTE

Mobile operator GSM Kazakhstan/Kcell has announced installation of LTE base station for demonstration.

“Xi” - NTT DOCOMO's LTE Service Brand

NTT DOCOMO has announced the brand name and logo of its forthcoming LTE service for the Japanese market, which is scheduled to launch in December.