HONG KONG and BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan.
17, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Mobile (NYSE: CHL, HKEx:
0941), the world's largest mobile network and customer base in the
world, and Clearwire Corporation (Nasdaq: CLWR), a leading provider
of 4G wireless broadband services in the
United States, today announced, in conjunction with the
Global TD-LTE Initiative (GTI), an agreement on common test
specifications and joint interoperability testing (IOT) for TD-LTE
devices in the global band configurations, including 2.3GHz to
2.7GHz. This important step forward will enable the companies to
further accelerate development of the TD-LTE device ecosystem,
especially in multi-mode, multi-band LTE devices.
Beginning this month, China Mobile, Clearwire and other GTI
operators will establish 4G mobile broadband labs featuring a joint
test platform and IOT environment for TD-LTE devices. The expected
availability of the Quad-Band LTE 2.3-2.7 GHz spectrum range, in
addition to certain other bands like 1.9GHz, as well as FDD and
TD-LTE mobility interactions, makes it an ideal global
configuration for mass 4G marketing worldwide. The labs will allow
for the evaluation and qualification of commercial TD-LTE devices
simultaneously in the U.S., China,
and other promising markets, using common testing methodology,
equipment, and infrastructure.
"The unmatched spectrum portfolio underlying Clearwire's planned
LTE network has the potential to deliver faster speeds and with
greater capacity than any current or proposed 4G network in
the United States," said Dr.
John Saw, chief technology officer
of Clearwire. "Close collaboration with global wireless leader
China Mobile accelerates the development of multi-mode multi-band
TD-LTE and LTE FDD devices and provides the common test
specifications OEMs, ODMs, chipset vendors and other critical
component manufacturers need to rapidly develop and commercialize
products to serve this massive global marketplace."
"Converged with LTE FDD, TD-LTE has become the major global 4G
technology for unpaired spectrum," said Mr. Li Zhengmao, Vice
President of China Mobile. "Our goal is to build efficient, low
cost common infrastructure and terminal for different global
markets with different spectrum to support mobile internet. By
closely working with global operators such as Clearwire, we could
leverage the experience, expertise, and scale to achieve this goal.
This is also the reason why we create GTI and promote it
jointly."
Clearwire plans to conduct its TD-LTE common IOT in Phoenix, AZ and Herndon, VA. China Mobile's testing will be
carried out in Beijing and other
TD-LTE trial cities. The joint test platforms will be open for
device IOT by key participants in early 2012.
About China Mobile
China Mobile Communications Corporation ("China Mobile") was
founded on April 20, 2000, with a
registered capital of RMB 51.8
billion, and assets of more than RMB
1000 billion, possessing the largest mobile network and
customer base in the world.
China Mobile (Hong Kong) Group
Limited is wholly-owned by China Mobile. China Mobile (Hong Kong) Group Limited, as of 31 December 2010, holds 74.21% equity interest in
China Mobile Limited ("listed
company" for short). The listed company has wholly owned subsidiary
companies in 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities)
as well as Hong Kong SAR. China Mobile Limited was listed on the
New York Stock Exchange and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Currently, China Mobile Limited is
the world's largest telecommunications company by market value.
China Mobile has been selected in the world's top 500 by the
U.S. "Fortune" magazine for 11 consecutive years, and the latest
ranking is 87th. With its brand value rising, it has been named as
one of the world's most powerful brands by the "Financial Times"
for 6 consecutive years. In addition, it was recognized on the Dow
Jones Sustainability Index for 4 consecutive years, being the only
company selected in Mainland China. Additional information is
available at http://www.chinamobile.com.
About Clearwire
Clearwire Corporation (Nasdaq: CLWR), through its operating
subsidiaries, is a leading provider of mobile broadband services.
Clearwire's 4G network currently provides coverage in areas of the
U.S. where more than 130 million people live. Clearwire's open
all-IP network, combined with significant spectrum holdings,
provides an unprecedented combination of speed and mobility to
deliver next generation broadband access. The company markets its
4G service through its own brand called CLEAR® as well
as through its wholesale relationships with companies such as
Sprint, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Locus Telecommunications,
Cbeyond, Mitel, Best Buy and United Online. Strategic investors
include Intel Capital, Comcast, Sprint, Google, Time Warner Cable,
and Bright House Networks. Clearwire is headquartered in
Bellevue, Wash. Additional
information is available at http://www.clearwire.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release may be
viewed as "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may
cause the actual performance, financial condition or results of
operations of China Mobile Limited (the
"Company") to be materially different from
any future performance, financial condition or results of
operations implied by such forward-looking statements. Further
information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors
is included in the Company's most recent Annual
Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission and in the Company's other filings with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
SOURCE China Mobile Limited