Huawei completes mobile WiMAX trials in Japan

Huawei Technologies has completed two trials of its mobile WiMAX platform in Japan. The trials were held for cable TV operator Reinan Cable Network and Beam Planning. Beam plans and designs regional information networks for municipal governments. The trials were carried out in cooperation with Fujikura, power and communication cables maker. The Huawei WiMAX platform uses technologies, such as MIMO and OFDMA, to ensure higher flux and comprehensive coverage. The trials are part of the u-JAPAN Plan, a Japanese government initiative to realise broadband coverage throughout Japan by 2010.