MegaFon and Yota announced the signing of the agreement on joint development of LTE

MegaFon and Yota signed an agreement on joint development of mobile networks the fourth-generation LTE (Long Term Evolution) in Russia, based on the business model of mobile virtual network operator (MVNO, Mobile Virtual Network Operator). Under the agreement, MegaFon will be able to provide services to the fourth generation LTE, using the equipment Yota, and be able to use Yota network infrastructure MegaFon. recall, last year announced plans for cooperation of this kind, but now the company reported that on 17 February this year were requirements for project licenses MVNO. In addition, for April 15 Yota launch LTE network in Moscow, and in January in a test mode operates such a network in Novosibirsk, so the joint project, obviously, is really not far off. MegaFon and Yota's Guide notes that their customers will be able to use the fourth-generation LTE in the near future, in addition, the agreement between the two companies will greatly accelerate the widespread LTE networks in Russia.