Taiwan\'s Wimax operator Global Mobile has applied for permission to switch technologies from Wimax to TD-LTE. The operator began testing TD-LTE equipment in March and plans to select five areas to undertake a trial, The Digitimes reports.

Meanwhile, the company also revealed it will offer the HTC Evo Shift, a Wimax smartphone, to its customers later this month. Earlier, Global Mobile launched the 7G Miracle which supports Wimax as well as Vibo\'s 3G network.