China Mobile and US Wimax operator Clearwire have agreed on common test specifications and joint interoperability testing (IOT) for TD-LTE devices in the global band configurations, including 2.3GHz to 2.7GHz. The agreement is signed in conjunction with the Global TD-LTE Initiative (GTI). 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 labs will allow for the evaluation and qualification of commercial TD-LTE devices simultaneously in the US, China, and other promising markets, using common testing methodology, equipment, and infrastructure. Clearwire plans to conduct its TD-LTE common IOT in Phoenix and Herndon while 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 early this year.
