News of Note—KDDI, Huawei, Nokia and more

Here are some other stories we're following today:

> KDDI has selected Gilat Satellite Networks' satellite-based LTE cellular backhaul service to power its VoLTE service. Telecompaper article 

> Huawei Technologies has successfully demonstrated downlink 1.2 Gbps stable IP data throughput using Anritsu’s Rapid Test Designer and Signaling Tester MD8430A test solution for LTE-A Pro. Iot.do post

> Nokia has been selected by Kansas City Power & Light to enhance the microwave communications network that supports a range of mission-critical services for the utility's power transmission and distribution grid. Release