Japan gives green signal to LTE plans for 4 operators

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: The Japanese communications ministry has given consent over business plans for LTE services for four mobile operators. The operators are NTT Docomo, KDDI, Softbank Mobile, and Emobile.  The operators are anticipated to begin launch in September 2010 until late 2012. NTT Docomo has allocated JPY 343 billion for the LTE investment, while KDDI and Softbank have planned an investment of JPY 515 billion and JPY 207.3 billion, respectively.