Ericsson RAN Vendors October 8, 2009 Ericsson eyes LTE deals with NTT Docomo, others Ericsson aims to win a number of new LTE network contracts in the coming year from operators including Japan's NTT Docomo, according to an interview the Swedish vendor gave to Dow Jones Newswires. By Mobile World Live
October 8, 2009 Sweden consults on auction of 800MHz radio spectrum Sweden's telecoms regulator, the PTS, has issued a request for views on future use of the 800MHz spectrum and the market's interest in licenses in the band, reports Cellular News. By Mobile World Live
October 8, 2009 Japan to establish task force for reform, overhaul of NTT Telecompaper, citing a report in The Nikkei, notes that the Japanese government will establish a task force for a possible overhaul of the NTT group. By Mobile World Live
Asia Pacific Network Tech October 8, 2009 India to allocate 2G spectrum to 3G operators India is planning to allocate 2G airwaves to successful bidders in its forthcoming 3G spectrum auctions in a move seemingly designed to encourage bids from foreign operators. By Mobile World Live
Asia Pacific China Mobile Operators October 8, 2009 Report: China Mobile preps 2010 TD-LTE trials China Mobile - the world's largest operator by subscribers - will begin large-scale outdoor TD-LTE trials next year, according to Marbridge Consulting. By Mobile World Live
Asia Pacific Operators October 8, 2009 Report: Malaysia’s Maxis plans November IPO Maxis - Malaysia's largest mobile operator - could return to the stock market as early as mid-November, reports Reuters today. By Mobile World Live
October 8, 2009 I-telecom launches Uganda’s sixth mobile network I-telecom has commercially launched its new mobile network in Uganda, becoming the country's sixth mobile operator and first CDMA-based player. By Mobile World Live