Tokyo, June 19, 2009 (IRG) - The Japan communications ministry has approved business plans for LTE services for four mobile operators, NTT Docomo, KDDI, Softbank Mobile, and Emobile, according to the Nikkei.
The operators are expected to begin roll-out in September 2010 until late 2012. NTT Docomo has earmarked 343 billion yen (US$3.5 billion) for the LTE investment, while KDDI and Softbank have budgeted 515 billion yen (US$5.2 billion) and 207.3 billion yen (US$2.1 billion), respectively.
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