Rumor: China Unicom Tests Integrated FDD/TD-LTE Network

Sina Tech, 6/26/13

During a meeting with telecom equipment suppliers, Lu Yimin, president and executive director of China Unicom (NYSE: CHU; 0762.HK; 600050.SH), revealed that the company is currently testing an integrated FDD-LTE and TD-LTE 4G network. Last week, rival China Telecom (NYSE: CHA; 0728.HK) declared its intention to pursue an integrated 4G network solution.

Previous media reports have indicated that the MIIT will issue TD-LTE operating licenses to all 3 telecom operators, but require further application for FDD-LTE operating licenses.

Editor's Note: For more background on this topic, please see "Rumor: China's MIIT to Issue TD-LTE Licenses to All Three Telcos" MD 5/21/13 issue and "China Telecom Unveils 4G Development Strategy" MD 6/24/13 issue.

Keywords: Lu Yimin China Unicom wireless TD-LTE 0762.HK 600050.SH CHU FDD-LTE 4G

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