Sequans Communications has teamed up with Ericsson to develop TD-LTE technology for the global marketplace. The partnership will focus on interoperability tests of TD-LTE network and devices in an effort to advance interoperability and improve performance of LTE devices. In addition to Ericsson, the French WiMAX and LTE chipmaker is working with Nokia Siemens Networks, Huawei, Alcatel-Lucent and ZTE on LTE interoperability.

4G chipmaker Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) and Ericsson, world-leading provider of technology and services to mobile operators, now collaborate on interoperability tests of TD-LTE network and devices to develop and mature TD-LTE technology for the global marketplace.

“Our cooperation with Ericsson will yield valuable results for the LTE ecosystem,” said Georges Karam, Sequans CEO. “Ericsson is a leader in 4G LTE and an important company for Sequans. We are both focused on developing LTE technology specifically for the major TD-LTE operator trials coming soon to India and elsewhere.”
In addition to Ericsson, Sequans is working with Nokia Siemens Networks, Huawei, Alcatel-Lucent,ZTE, and other system vendors on LTE interoperability.

About Sequans Communications
Sequans Communications S,A. (NYSE: SQNS) is a 4G chipmaker, supplying LTE and WiMAX chips to wireless equipment and device manufacturers worldwide. Founded in 2003 to address the WiMAX market, the company expanded in early 2009 to address the LTE market. Sequans is based in Paris, France with additional offices throughout the world, including United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and China.