US Wimax operator Clearwire Communications has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japanese Wimax operator UQ Communications and Russian Wimax operator Yota of Russia that identifies the objectives and activities each operator will perform towards the realisation of establishing Wimax roaming between the operators. Under the MOU, Clearwire, UQ, and Yota plan to collaborate on business and technical aspects of their respective operations to define and institute the process necessary to support international roaming and to ensure the operators' systems and devices are able to support roaming. Additionally, the operators will work with Clearwire's Global Alliance Partner Program members and other Wimax operators to ensure that seamless roaming occurs in an increasing number of countries. Furthermore, the collaboration will leverage Wimax Forum roaming guidelines, specifications and templates where necessary to help meet business objectives. Clearwire, UQ, and Yota currently offer Wimax services in their respective domestic markets. Through mutual collaboration, the companies will provide their customers the first international Wimax roaming capability. In addition to today's announcement, Clearwire will continue to work closely with its Global Alliance Partners YTL Communications of Malaysia, Wi-tribe of Pakistan, Vee Telecom of Taiwan, and Global Mobile of Taiwan to ensure successful roaming once the partner networks are commercially deployed.
