<p><span class=&quot;default_body&quot;>The LTE/SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI) is a global, collaborative technology trial initiative focused on accelerating the availability of commercial and interoperable next generation LTE mobile broadband systems. The initiative was formally launched in May 2007 by leading telecommunications companies Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Orange, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nortel, T-Mobile and Vodafone. Since its inception LSTI has continually expanded, adding key players in the LTE market to its membership - including operators and infrastructure vendors as well as chipset and device manufacturers. <br />
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