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Status of the Global LTE TDD Market
Operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, trials, devices ecosystem, spectrum

This updated report incorporates data and analysis from GSA's Evolution to LTE report (published May 10, 2013) and GSA's Status of the LTE Ecosystem report (published March 27, 2013). The report summarizes LTE TDD operator commitments, trials, studies, network deployments, commercial launches worldwide, the spectrum choices, and LTE TDD user devices availability.

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Detailed analysis of the LTE devices (FDD and TDD) is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). Access is restricted to logged-in registered site users from GSA member companies (GAMBoD is a member benefit) and network operators who supplied their corporate email address as their User ID. Full details are contained in the report.

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Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report published May 10, 2013

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Interview for The Standard magazine (ComNews) by Alan Hadden, President of GSA - Russian language

Publisher: ComNews http://www.comnews.ru

Available on the GSA website for download with the permission of the publisher.

Interview for The Standard magazine (ComNews) by Alan Hadden, President of GSA - English language

Publisher: ComNews http://www.comnews.ru

Russian original publication available on www.gsacom.com

This document provides the original English version of the interview

Presentation Mr. Ying Weimin, President, GSM & UMTS & LTE Network, Huawei

Given at LTE Forum 2013, Istanbul - April 10, 2013
Organized by Hansecom Media & Communication

Huawei is a member organization of GSA.

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LTE in the 3500MHz Band (3400-3800MHz) - Whitepaper

LTE TDD: Enabling Europe’s Radio Spectrum Policy Programme with the 2300 MHz band for LTE

Huawei - GSA White Paper: UMTS MIMO Maturity, Leading to MBB Profitability

PLUS several papers on LTE1800 (LTE using 1800 MHz spectrum) - visit http://www.gsacom.com/lte1800

This latest update of the GSA Evolution to LTE report confirms 371 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 116 countries, including 175 networks which are commercially launched in 70 countries. MVNOs are excluded. Multi-band networks are counted as one network.

A further 53 operators in 10 additional countries are engaged in pre-commercial LTE technology pilot trials, tests or studies.

Taken together, it means that 424 operators in 126 countries are now investing in LTE.

Market outlook - unchanged: GSA forecasts there will be 248 commercial LTE networks in 87 countries by end 2013.

LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology ever and is now mainstream. The total number of LTE subscriptions reached 68.33 million in Q4 2012.

76 operators have commercially launched LTE1800 (band 3) systems in 43 countries either as a single band system, or as part of a multi-band deployment. 1800 MHz is the most widely used band for LTE deployments globally. LTE1800 serves millions of subscribers (Q4 2012 = 14.27 million) on over 43% of commercially launched LTE networks today.

The next most widely used band for LTE deployments is 2.6 GHz.

16 LTE TDD systems are commercially launched (within the total of 175 commercial networks) including 6 that are deployed in combined LTE FDD and TDD operations.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and provides a concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service and mainstream, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, 3GPP standardization activities including LTE Advanced, and more.

Published May 10, 2013.

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Updated report from the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) published on May 9, 2013 providing a comprehensive overview of the momentum towards deploying 3G/WCDMA-HSPA systems in the 900 MHz band (UMTS900) for mobile broadband services, showing the maturity, benefits and opportunities from deploying HSPA, HSPA+ or DC-HSPA+ systems at lower frequencies, the rapidly developing regulatory position enabling the re-farming of 900 MHz spectrum for mobile broadband services, status of technical standards, UMTS900 service launches and other network deployment activities and trials worldwide.

69 UMTS900 networks are commercially launched in 47 countries.

UMTS900 is a mainstream technology.

The report also confirms the excellent availability of UMTS900-compatible user devices. Well over than 1,000 UMTS900 devices have been officially announced by manufacturers.

Press release May 7, 2013


GSA comment: The award of 700 MHz spectrum in Australia represents another significant step forward for the APT700 FDD band plan which is progressing towards near-global adoption.

ACMA backgrounder to the spectrum auction
http://engage.acma.gov.au/digitaldividend/backgrounder-to-the-digital-dividend-auction/

Fact Sheet researched and published by GSA on May 3, 2013 covering GSM/EDGE market/technology developments worldwide incorporating the main findings of our survey of GSM/EDGE network deployments and commercial launches. This report includes a list of every known GSM/EDGE network operator commitment, deployment and commercial launch worldwide. It also confirms the trend by 3G operators to deliver mobile broadband on combined HSPA-EDGE networks.

This report also provides information about EDGE Evolution, which reduces the performance gap with HSPA, and the availability of commercial solutions today.

Related GSA Information Paper EDGE Evolution is available at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4

Related GSA Information Paper DTM (Dual Transfer Mode - a feature that enables simultaneous voice and data communications using GSM/GPRS or GSM/EDGE devices) is available at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4

Older versions of the EDGE Fact Sheet are available to logged in site users at http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/edge_databank.php4

This is the latest report by GSA on HSPA and HSPA+ operator commitments, network deployments, commercial service launches, and trends including evolution, incorporating our research up to May 2nd, 2013.

The report lists all HSPA and HSPA+ network commitments, deployments and launches worldwide according to GSA research at that time.

HSPA and HSPA+ Networks - Key Facts:

* 546 HSPA operator network commitments in 201 countries/territories
* 514 commercial networks launched in 197 countries
* ALL of the world's WCDMA operators have commercially launched HSPA service
* 84% of networks support 7.2 Mbps peak or higher downlink speeds
* Over 61% of HSPA operators have commercially launched HSPA Evolved (HSPA+) systems
* 315 HSPA+ networks are commercially launched in 137 countries
* Deployment of 42 Mbps DC-HSPA+ technology continues as the major trend in 2013
* 134 DC-HSPA+ networks i.e. 26% are commercially launched in 70 countries

This survey was undertaken by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), leveraging direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators and between GSA and infrastructure vendors to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

Numerous HSPA and HSPA+ related charts and maps are available and may be downloaded and used, with accreditation to GSA as the source. See www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

See the related "Global HSPA+ Network Commitments and Deployments" and "UMTS900 Global Status" reports - available via the links on the home page www.gsacom.com


Previous reports are available on this page except for pre-April 2011 reports which are available at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4

The data used for producing this analysis and chart comes from the HSPA Operator Commitments report which was published by GSA on May 2, 2013.

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Operator Viewpoint: LTE and the customer’s perspective (Altel presentation)…

Presentation by H.Tolga Gedikoglu, Vice President Commercial Divisions – LTE
JSC ALTEL

Given at LTE Forum 2013, Istanbul - April 10, 2013
Organized by Hansecom Media & Communication

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Views on the future use of the 700 MHz band — discussion paper

Author: Thomas Welter, Chief Frequency Officer, SFR


This brief discussion paper provides an update on the recent international and national (French) developments regarding the 700 MHz band, it dwells on the band plan options for mobile broadband, and presents a proposal for optimizing the band plan including public protection and disaster relief (PPDR) systems.


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Operator Viewpoint: Are property rights important in spectrum management? (SFR presentation)
November 14, 2012

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Status of the Global LTE1800 Market

Operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, trials, devices ecosystem

This updated report incorporates data and analysis from GSA's Evolution to LTE report (April 7, 2013) and our latest research into the status of the LTE devices ecosystem (completed by GSA on March 27, 2013) and summarizes the LTE1800 worldwide market.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

The Status of the LTE Ecosystem report, also published by GSA, summarizes the status of the ecosystem of devices for use on FDD or TDD modes of the LTE system, their form factors, operating frequencies, and the fallback technologies which are supported when customers move outside the LTE coverage areas (i.e. ability to access HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, EV-DO, or TD-SCDMA systems)

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Detailed analysis of each of the 821 LTE user devices (including 233 LTE1800 products) is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). Access is restricted to logged-in registered site users from GSA member companies (GAMBoD is a member benefit) and network operators who supplied their corporate email address as their User ID.

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Status of the Global LTE1800 Market report

Russian language version

Status of the Global LTE TDD Market
Operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, trials, devices ecosystem, spectrum

This updated report incorporates data and analysis from GSA's Evolution to LTE report (published April 7, 2013) and GSA's Status of the LTE Ecosystem report (published March 27, 2013). The report summarizes LTE TDD operator commitments, trials, studies, network deployments, commercial launches worldwide, the spectrum choices, and LTE TDD user devices availability.

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Detailed analysis of the LTE devices (FDD and TDD) is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). Access is restricted to logged-in registered site users from GSA member companies (GAMBoD is a member benefit) and network operators who supplied their corporate email address as their User ID. Full details are contained in the report.

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Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report published April 7, 2013

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Presentation by Mikael Halen, Global Ericsson Government and Industry Relations Director

Given at LTE Forum 2013, Istanbul - April 10, 2013
Organized by Hansecom Media & Communication

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GAMBoD, the GSA Analyzer for Mobile Broadband Devices, is a unique search and analysis tool developed by GSA, facilitating searches by supplier, form factor, features, operating frequencies, etc of our HSPA, HSPA+ DC-HSPA+ and LTE products databases. Results are presented as lists, or as a spreadsheet, or in charts. An RSS feed can be set to generate personal alerts as new devices are added to the database. Charts may be inserted into documents or presentations, etc. subject to accreditation of GSA as the source.

There are two GAMBoD tools: GAMBoD-HSPA (for HSPA, HSPA+ and DC-HSPA+ user devices), and GAMBoD-LTE (for LTE user devices).

GAMBoD is available as a benefit to employees of GSA Member companies who have registered using their corporate email address, or representatives of network operators who have registered with their corporate email address.

To meet industry demand, GSA now offers medium and large-size enterprises the opportunity to subscribe as an “Associate of GSA” with the principle benefit of a licence for its employees to use the GAMBoD tools (employees must be registered users of the GSA website and provide their corporate email address for their User ID).

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GSA: Status of the LTE Ecosystem report

GSA: Evolution to LTE report

GSA: HSPA Operator Commitments report


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Published April 8, 2013

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This latest update of the GSA Evolution to LTE report confirms 361 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 114 countries, including 163 networks which are commercially launched in 67 countries. MVNOs are excluded. Multi-band networks are counted as one network.

A further 54 operators in 10 additional countries are engaged in pre-commercial LTE technology pilot trials, tests or studies.

Taken together, it means that 415 operators in 124 countries are now investing in LTE.

Market outlook: GSA forecasts there will be 248 commercial LTE networks in 87 countries by end 2013.

LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology ever and is now mainstream. The total number of LTE subscriptions reached 68.33 million in Q4 2012.

74 operators have launched commercial LTE1800 (band 3) systems in 43 countries either as a single band system, or as part of a multi-band deployment. 1800 MHz is the most widely used band for LTE deployments globally. LTE1800 serves millions of subscribers (Q4 2012 = 14.27 million) on over 45% of commercially launched LTE networks today.

The next most widely used band for LTE deployments is 2.6 GHz (50 networks i.e. over 30% of networks in service).

15 LTE TDD systems are commercially launched (within the total of 163 commercial networks) including 6 that are deployed in combined LTE FDD and TDD operations.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and provides a concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service and mainstream, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, 3GPP standardization activities including LTE Advanced, and more.

Published April 7, 2013.

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Chart confirming spectrum bands which are used in commercially launched LTE FDD networks

Source of data:
GSA Evolution to LTE report published April 7, 2013

1800 MHz (b3) is the most widely used band in 4G/LTE commercially launched systems deployments worldwide. The second most popular band is 2.6 GHz (b7), followed by 800 MHz (b20) and AWS (b4)

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Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated April 7, 2013

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Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated April 7, 2013

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This is the latest report by GSA on HSPA and HSPA+ operator commitments, network deployments, commercial service launches, and trends including evolution, incorporating our research up to March 30, 2013.

The report lists all HSPA and HSPA+ network commitments, deployments and launches worldwide according to GSA research at that time.

HSPA and HSPA+ Networks - Key Facts:

* 533 HSPA operator network commitments in 199 countries/territories
* 505 commercial networks launched in 196 countries
* ALL of the world's WCDMA operators have commercially launched HSPA service
* Over 83% of networks support 7.2 Mbps peak or higher downlink speeds
* 60% of HSPA operators have commercially launched HSPA Evolved (HSPA+) systems
* 302 HSPA+ networks are commercially launched in 134 countries
* Deployment of 42 Mbps DC-HSPA+ technology continues as a major trend
* 124 DC-HSPA+ networks i.e. 25% are commercially launched in 66 countries

This survey was undertaken by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), leveraging direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators and between GSA and infrastructure vendors to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

Numerous HSPA and HSPA+ related charts and maps are available and may be downloaded and used, with accreditation to GSA as the source. See www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

See the related "Global HSPA+ Network Commitments and Deployments" and "UMTS900 Global Status" reports - available via the links on the home page www.gsacom.com


Previous reports are available on this page except for pre-April 2011 reports which are available at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4

Updated report from the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) published on March 30, 2013 providing a comprehensive overview of the momentum towards deploying 3G/WCDMA-HSPA systems in the 900 MHz band (UMTS900) for mobile broadband services, showing the benefits and opportunities of deployment of HSPA and HSPA+ at lower frequencies, the rapidly developing regulatory position enabling the re-farming of 900 MHz spectrum for mobile broadband services, status of technical standards, UMTS900 service launches and other network deployment activities and trials worldwide.

64 UMTS900 networks are commercially launched in 42 countries.

UMTS900 is a mainstream technology.

The report also confirms the excellent availability of UMTS900-compatible user devices. More than 1,000 UMTS900 devices have been officially announced by manufacturers.

The data used for producing this analysis and chart comes from the HSPA Operator Commitments report which was published by GSA on March 30, 2013.

The same chart is also available as a downloadable JPEG file from www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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LTE technology is mainstream.

This updated report, which was researched and published by GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) on March 27, 2013 confirms the increasing industry commitment to LTE and shows that a robust support ecosystem of LTE user devices is established and continuously expanding. This latest research identified a total of 821 LTE user devices announced to the market by 97 suppliers. Device support for each of the main operating frequency bands is presented. For the first time we feature 900 MHz (band 8) as one of the frequency selections.

The number of LTE devices i.e. 821 as confirmed in this report, is 474 higher than the number GSA reported a year ago. The number of manufacturers who have announced these LTE products expanded by 54% in the same period. The report covers devices supporting both the FDD and TDD modes of the LTE standard.

Most devices operate in FDD mode. However, 166 devices can operate in the TDD mode. This segment is growing strongly.

There are 261 LTE smartphones including operator and frequency variants, which is 4 times the number confirmed by GSA in April 2012. LTE connected tablets is another fast growing device segment.

Updates and other inputs from the industry are welcome and appreciated by email please to info@gsacom.com

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Errors and Omissions Excepted.

Detailed analysis of each of the 821 LTE devices is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). GAMBoD is not a public resource, and access for use is strictly restricted. For details on how to access GAMBoD see this report.

For information on LTE operator commitments, network deployments, launches, trials, regulatory and market developments please refer to GSA's latest "Evolution to LTE" report which is available via the link on the home page.

Numerous charts, maps etc. concerning mobile broadband development including LTE are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Growth of the number of LTE terminals referencing announcements by manufacturers as confirmed in GSA Status of the LTE Ecosystem reports over the period 2011 - 2013 (to March 27, 2013)

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Chart showing the 821 LTE user devices currently in GSA's GAMBoD database by form factors, modes (FDD, TDD) and operating frequencies.

Note: some devices are multiband and multimode.

This chart is also available as a small JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

Produced from data from GSA's own research as summarized in GSA's Status of the LTE Ecosystem report dated March 27, 2013

20% of LTE user devices support the LTE TDD mode, with bands 38 and 40 having the most established ecosystems. LTE TDD devices are available in all form factors as shown in this chart.

This chart is also available as a smaller jpeg file on page http://www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

This latest update of the GSA Evolution to LTE report confirms 357 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 113 countries, including 156 networks which are commercially launched in 67 countries. MVNOs are excluded. Multi-band networks are included as one network.

A further 55 operators in 12 additional countries are engaged in pre-commercial LTE technology pilot trials, tests or studies.

Taken together, it means that 412 operators in 125 countries are now investing in LTE.

Market outlook: GSA forecasts there will be 244 commercial LTE networks in 87 countries by end 2013.

LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology ever and is now mainstream. The total number of LTE subscriptions reached 68.33 million in Q4 2012.

69 operators have launched commercial LTE1800 (band 3) systems in 43 countries either as a single band system, or as part of a multi-band deployment. 1800 MHz is the most widely used band for LTE deployments globally. LTE1800 serves millions of subscribers (Q4 2012 = 14.27 million) on over 44% of commercially launched LTE networks today.

The next most widely used band for LTE deployments is 2.6 GHz.

14 LTE TDD systems are commercially launched (included in the total of 156 commercial networks).

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and provides a concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service and mainstream, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, 3GPP standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published March 19, 2013

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Chart confirming spectrum bands which are used in commercially launched LTE FDD networks

Source of data:
GSA Evolution to LTE report published March 19, 2013

1800 MHz (b3) is the most widely used band in 4G/LTE commercially launched systems deployments worldwide. The second most popular band is 2.6 GHz (b7), followed by 800 MHz (b20) and AWS (b4)

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GSA offers global reach, influence, visibility targeted to the industry, new business opportunities, insights, efficiency and an excellent return on investment for Member organizations.

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Charts showing growth and regional share of LTE subscriptions up to 31 December 2012.

Q4 2012 total LTE subscriptions worldwide = 68.33 million

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Data supplied by agreement to GSA by Informa Telecoms and Media on March 11, 2013

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APT700 broadband for all – Scale – Roaming
Presentation by Mikael Halén, Director, Government and Industry Relations, Ericsson

Background

The Asia Pacific Telecommunity Band Plan – growing the 700MHz Ecosystem

There has been much talk about the Digital Dividend and the move from analogue to digital television, freeing up spectrum for potential mobile broadband services.

To accelerate this transition and for countries which still have to adopt the 700MHz band plan, it is seen as imperative from two sides. The regulatory bodies wish to ensure that a healthy ecosystem in place and the industry wish to have confidence in the size of the market and the timetable around the release of the spectrum band.

In light of this, the GSMA and GSA invited the industry to a round table in Barcelona on February 28, 2013 to discuss the state of the ecosystem for the 700MHz APT band plan and what needs to be done to progress the use of this band.

Agenda:

10.00 am Welcome and introduction by Herman Schepers, Head of Regional Strategy and Government Affairs - Spectrum, GSMA

10.05 am Update on the progress of the 700MHz release
Mikael Halén, Director, Government and Industry Relations, Ericsson

10.20 am Overview of device landscape
Alan Hadden, President, GSA

10.30 am Comments session:

The following speakers outlined their views and needs on the 700MHz band
* Luis Lucatero. Head of Regulatory, COFETEL, Mexico
* Mike Wright, Executive Director – Network & Access Technologies, Telstra, Australia
* Denis Fauconnier, Senior Director, LTE Product Line, Alcatel Lucent
* Gene Fong, Principle Engineer, Qualcomm

11.10 am Open floor for debate on moving forward – chaired by Wladimir Bocquet, GSMA

12.30 pm Summary (Sandra Gilligan, GSMA) and call to partner meeting 26th March 2013 (provisional date)

Further information sources:

* GSMA’s reports on Digital Dividend www.gsma.com/spectrum/resources
* GSA's Evolution to LTE report - download at www.gsacom.com (registration required)
* APT700 band LinkedIN discussion group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4759091

Overview of devices landscape
Presentation by Alan Hadden, President, GSA

Background

The Asia Pacific Telecommunity Band Plan – growing the 700MHz Ecosystem

There has been much talk about the Digital Dividend and the move from analogue to digital television, freeing up spectrum for potential mobile broadband services.

To accelerate this transition and for countries which still have to adopt the 700MHz band plan, it is seen as imperative from two sides. The regulatory bodies wish to ensure that a healthy ecosystem in place and the industry wish to have confidence in the size of the market and the timetable around the release of the spectrum band.

In light of this, the GSMA and GSA invited the industry to a round table in Barcelona on February 28, 2013 to discuss the state of the ecosystem for the 700MHz APT band plan and what needs to be done to progress the use of this band.

Agenda:

10.00 am Welcome and introduction by Herman Schepers, Head of Regional Strategy and Government Affairs - Spectrum, GSMA

10.05 am Update on the progress of the 700MHz release
Mikael Halén, Director, Government and Industry Relations, Ericsson

10.20 am Overview of devices landscape
Alan Hadden, President, GSA

10.30 am Comments session:

The following speakers outlined their views and needs on the 700MHz band
* Luis Lucatero. Head of Regulatory, COFETEL, Mexico
* Mike Wright, Executive Director – Network & Access Technologies, Telstra, Australia
* Denis Fauconnier, Senior Director, LTE Product Line, Alcatel Lucent
* Gene Fong, Principle Engineer, Qualcomm

11.10 am Open floor for debate on moving forward – chaired by Wladimir Bocquet, GSMA

12.30 pm Summary (Sandra Gilligan, GSMA) and call to partner meeting 26th March 2013 (provisional date)

Further information sources:

* GSMA’s reports on Digital Dividend www.gsma.com/spectrum/resources
* GSA's Evolution to LTE report - download at www.gsacom.com (registration required)
* APT700 band LinkedIN discussion group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4759091

GSA will be located on the UK Pavilion in Hall 7 - Room 7MR94 during MWC2013 in Barcelona, February 25-28, 2013

Activities include:

* GSA speaker at 3.5 GHz Interest Group Roundtable - Developing the devices ecosystem for LTE TDD systems using 3.5 GHz (3GPP bands 42 and 43)

* GSA speaker at GSMA - GSA roundtable, Building the mobile broadband ecosystem for the 700 MHz band (APT700 – 3GPP band 28)

See the attached document for more information.

Published February 7, 2013

This updated report lists 160 phones supporting HD Voice (W-AMR) according to research by GSA, including vendor announcements and information on operators' websites.

The vast majority of the devices operate on 3G/HSPA networks, with some working on GSM networks and a small number on LTE networks. VoLTE-capable HD voice devices are included.

Errors and Omissions Excepted.

Some phones may be operator specific only, or not available for use on all HD Voice mobile networks or in all markets. This information is therefore indicative only. Check directly with the suppliers for specifications and availability.

Some phones will require the latest software to be installed.

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Updates are welcome to info@gsacom.com

GAMBoD, the GSA Analyzer for Mobile Broadband Devices, is a unique search and analysis tool developed by GSA, facilitating searches by supplier, form factor, features, operating frequencies, etc of our HSPA, HSPA+ DC-HSPA+ and LTE products databases. Results are presented as lists, or as a spreadsheet, or in charts. An RSS feed can be set to generate personal alerts as new devices are added to the database. Charts may be inserted into documents or presentations, etc. subject to accreditation of GSA as the source.

There are two GAMBoD tools: GAMBoD-HSPA (for HSPA, HSPA+ and DC-HSPA+ user devices), and GAMBoD-LTE (for LTE user devices).

GAMBoD is available as a benefit to employees of GSA Member companies who have registered using their corporate email address, or representatives of network operators who have registered with their corporate email address.

To meet industry demand, GSA now offers medium and large-size enterprises the opportunity to subscribe as an “Associate of GSA” with the principle benefit of a licence for its employees to use the GAMBoD tools (employees must be registered users of the GSA website and provide their corporate email address for their User ID).

For more information see document: Associate of GSA - Subscription invitation for medium and large-size enterprises.

NOTE: User registration is required to view/download files form the GSA website. If you are not one of our 55,000+ registered site users please register at www.gsacom.com/php/register_form.php4

An overview presentation explaining the current mobile broadband market situation with a focus on LTE systems worldwide.

Content for this presentation is drawn from a number of GSA reports up to February 5, 2013.

Selected graphics which are used in the presentation are available to download as JPEG files from www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Produced using data from mobile broadband networks and devices surveys researched and published by GSA up to January 31, 2013:

* WCDMA-HSPA, HSPA+ and DC-HSPA+ networks
* UMTS900 networks
* LTE networks
* HSPA and HSPA+ devices
* LTE devices

Also available as a small JPEG file on the stats, charts and maps page www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Growth of the number of LTE terminals referencing announcements by manufacturers as confirmed in GSA Status of the LTE Ecosystem reports over the period 2011 - 2013 (to January 31, 2013)

This chart is also available as a small JPEG file (for your reports, presentations, white papers, etc.) at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

Use of this chart is permitted subject to referencing GSA as the source

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Status of the LTE Ecosystem reports are available to registered site users to download at www.gsacom.com

LTE technology is mainstream.

This updated report, which was researched and published by GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) on January 31, 2013 confirms the increasing industry commitment to LTE and shows that a robust support ecosystem of LTE user devices is established and continuously expanding. This latest research identified a total of 666 LTE user devices announced to the market by 87 suppliers. Device support for each of the main operating frequency bands is presented.

The number of LTE devices i.e. 666 as confirmed in this report, is almost 400 more than the number GSA reported a year ago. The number of manufacturers who have announced these LTE products expanded by 52% in the same period. The report covers devices supporting both the FDD and TDD modes of the LTE standard.

There are 221 LTE smartphones including operator and frequency variants, which is 360% year on year growth

Updates and other inputs from the industry are welcome and appreciated by email please to info@gsacom.com

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This material may be used subject to accreditation of the GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) as the source.

Errors and Omissions Excepted.

Detailed analysis of each of the 666 LTE devices is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). GAMBoD is not a public resource, and access is restricted. For details how to access GAMBoD see this report.

For information on LTE operator commitments, network deployments, launches, trials, regulatory and market developments please refer to GSA's latest "Evolution to LTE" report which is available via the link on the home page.

Numerous charts, maps etc. concerning mobile broadband development including LTE are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

LTE1800 LinkedIN group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Chart showing the 666 LTE user devices currently in GSA's database by form factors, modes (FDD, TDD) and operating frequencies.

Note: some devices are multiband and multimode.

This chart is also available as a small JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

Produced from data from GSA's own research as summarized in GSA's Status of the LTE Ecosystem report dated January 31, 2013

Mobile HD Voice: Global Update report
Published January 23, 2013
Copyright GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association.

HD Voice based on the AMR (Adaptive Multi Rate) Wideband technology (W-AMR) enables high-quality voice calls in mobile networks and an improved user experience. It provides significantly higher voice quality for calls between mobile phones supporting the feature, and can be implemented in GSM, WCDMA-UMTS, and LTE networks. The higher voice quality of HD Voice improves the call experience and allows people to better share feelings, do business and communicate information. HD Voice can help mobile operators to clearly differentiate their offerings and can enable high quality services to voice dependent business like call center services, information services, emergency services etc.

This updated report from GSA outlines the opportunities and benefits of deploying HD Voice service, provides an update overview on the accelerating number of network deployment commitments and service launches globally on GSM, 3G/HSPA and LTE networks (to January 23, 2013), and confirms the wide range of HD Voice-capable phones which are available. An increasing number of devices are now being shipped with the HD Voice feature activated as the default.

The report contains links to various HD Voice resources, including demonstration sites and information papers.

For the latest list of announced HD voice (W-AMR) phones see GSA report "HD VOICE PHONES" via the link on www.gsacom.com

(127 phones at October 28, 2012)

Related charts (world map showing where mobile HD Voice commercial services are launched, and graphic of compatible devices) are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4 and also as higher quality PDF files via the links on the home page www.gsacom.com

Join the discussion by becoming a member of the GSA LinkedIN group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

A dedicated HD Voice subgroup has also been established with a growing membership
www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3032759


For more HD Voice information please enter the Mobile HD Voice Zone on the GSA home page - visit www.gsacom.com and click on the banner

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and incorporates information obtained from direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators, GSA and vendors, public announcements, and operators' websites. Errors and omissions excepted.

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Updates are welcome by email to info@gsacom.com

A new white paper from Iain Sharp, of Netovate, assesses the work needed to ensure that 3GPP LTE meets the needs of Public Safety professionals and the broader Critical Communications community:

Delivering Public Safety Communications with LTE

Today there are two separate technology families for providing wide-area wireless communications: commercial cellular networks and dedicated public safety systems.

To provide the best service to both communities there is now industry support for greater use of common technology. Work underway in Release 12 of 3GPP LTE standards will enhance LTE to meet public safety application requirements.

About the Author

Iain Sharp is the founder of the independent consultancy company Netovate and has over 20 years of experience in the mobile communications industry. Iain has worked on many of 3GPP’s technical innovations including the System Architecture Evolution (SAE) core for LTE and the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). He has also worked on critical communications technology during the development of GSM-R. Iain served two terms as vice-chair of the Core Networks and Terminals plenary committee in 3GPP.

This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

Compiled using data from mobile broadband networks and devices surveys researched and published by GSA up to January 8, 2013:

* WCDMA-HSPA, HSPA+ and DC-HSPA+ networks
* UMTS900 networks
* LTE networks
* HSPA and HSPA+ devices
* LTE devices

Also available as a small JPEG file on the stats, charts and maps page www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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By arrangement with respected independent consultancy organization Arvani Group, we provide their insightful 2-page report from CES 2013, Las Vegas.

* * * * * * *

Happy New Year!

We attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The number of attendees was over 150,000, and according to CEA, 20,000 new products were launched, which is a number similar to last year’s.

While there were plenty of mobile and wireless gadgets and related technologies on display, the innovations were more incremental – products with subtle transformations, rather than disruptive products that create brand new categories.

The TV screens of our lives are getting richer, as in 4K ultra high definition rich displays. They are getting thinner, thanks to Organic LED technology. And, they are getting bent out of shape.

Home appliances are getting more connected, so the home owners can get a better grip over when and how they should be used. But only if they are from the same tribe.

We have lots of smartphone, tablet, ultrabook, and phablet developments for you.

Mobile chip vendors are heating up the competition on gaming and graphics.

Internet of "tracking" things making it easier for you to watch your eating habits, and more practically, locate your luggage.

And, much more. Enjoy the report.

Arvani Group

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Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

More about the Arvani Group at www.arvanigroup.com

Charts showing growth and regional share of LTE subscriptions up to 30 September 2012.

Q3 2012 total LTE subscriptions worldwide = 43.7 million

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Data supplied by agreement to GSA by Informa Telecoms and Media in December 2012

Maps and more charts are available here: www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

TD-SCDMA has had quite a long history. It was originally proposed to the ITU in 1998 and the first 3GPP specifications were released in 2001 (Rel-4). Over time, TD-SCDMA has evolved with HSDPA, HSUPA and HSPA variants in line with the more mainstream WCDMA. In China, trials started in 2005 in 3 cities and in 2006 were expanded to 10 cities; as part of that China Mobile deployed 14,000 base stations in 8 cities.

On 7th Jan 2009, three 3G licences were awarded in China (CDMA to China Telecom, WCDMA to China Unicom and TD-SCDMA to China Mobile). By end November 2012 there were 82.4 million TD-SCDMA subscribers.

Looking at LTE TDD, it has not only had a much faster evolution than TD-SCDMA, it is also much more widely deployed and trialled.

This chart is also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

You are welcome to join the LTE TDD LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated January 8, 2013

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated January 8, 2013

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

This map is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

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An overview presentation explaining the current mobile broadband market situation with a focus on LTE systems worldwide.

Content for this presentation is drawn from a number of GSA reports including the most recent Evolution to LTE report (January 8, 2013).

Rev 1 (changes to slide 14) was uploaded on January 16, 2013

Selected graphics which are used in the presentation are available to download as JPEG files from www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Chart confirming spectrum bands which are used in commercially launched LTE FDD networks

Sources of data:

* LTE networks - GSA Evolution to LTE report published January 8, 2013
* LTE user devices - GSA researched database on November 12, 2012

1800 MHz is the most widely used band for 4G/LTE systems deployments worldwide. The second most popular band in which LTE systems are deployed is 2.6 GHz, followed by 700 MHz

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This latest update of the GSA Evolution to LTE report confirms 330 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 104 countries, including 145 networks which are commercially launched in 66 countries. MVNOs are excluded. Multi-band networks are included as one network.

A further 51 operators in 10 additional countries are engaged in pre-commercial LTE technology pilot trials, tests or studies.

Taken together, it means that 381 operators in 114 countries are now investing in LTE.

Market outlook: GSA forecasts there will be 234 commercial LTE networks in 83 countries by end 2013.

LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology ever and is now mainstream.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and provides a concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service and mainstream, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, 3GPP standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published November January 8, 2013

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GSA LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

NEW: APT700 band LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4759091

Status of the Global LTE1800 Market

Operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, trials, devices ecosystem

This updated report incorporates data and analysis from GSA's Evolution to LTE report (published January 8, 2013) and our latest research into the status of the LTE devices ecosystem (completed by GSA on November 12, 2012) and summarizes the LTE1800 worldwide market.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

The Status of the LTE Ecosystem report, also published by GSA, summarizes the status of the ecosystem of devices for use on FDD or TDD modes of the LTE system, their form factors, operating frequencies, and the fallback technologies which are supported when customers move outside the LTE coverage areas (i.e. ability to access HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, EV-DO, or TD-SCDMA systems)

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Do not upload this or any of our reports to other websites without the written permission of GSA.

Detailed analysis of each of the 560 LTE user devices (including 130 LTE1800 products) is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). Access is restricted to logged-in registered site users from GSA member companies (GAMBoD is a member benefit) and network operators who supplied their corporate email address as their User ID.

Or subscribe as an Associate of GSA. Full details are contained in the report.

Visit the LTE1800 Zone for white papers, data, stats, presentations, reports, etc. www.gsacom.com/lte1800

Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

You are also welcome to join the LTE1800 LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Status of the Global LTE TDD Market
Operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, trials, devices ecosystem, spectrum

This updated report incorporates data and analysis from GSA's Evolution to LTE report (published January 8, 2013) and GSA's research of the LTE user devices ecosystem, referencing our GAMBoD database. This report summarizes LTE TDD operator commitments, trials, studies, network deployments, commercial launches worldwide, the spectrum choices, and LTE TDD user devices availability.

Rev 1 of this report amended the commercial LTE TDD systems entry for Hong Kong (operator name and operating frequency) and expanded the list of LTE TDD commercial network deployments which are in progress or planned, and was uploaded to the website on January 16, 2013

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

The Status of the LTE Ecosystem report summarizes the status of the ecosystem of devices for use on FDD or TDD modes of the LTE system, their form factors, operating frequencies, and the fallback technologies which are supported when customers move outside the LTE coverage areas (i.e. ability to access HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, EV-DO, or TD-SCDMA systems)

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Do not upload this report to other websites without the written permission of GSA.

Detailed analysis of each of 560 announced LTE devices is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). Access is restricted to logged-in registered site users from GSA member companies (GAMBoD is a member benefit) and network operators who supplied their corporate email address as their User ID. Full details are contained in the report.

Or subscribe as an Associate of GSA, which includes access to GAMBoD - details are on the home page.

Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

You are also welcome to join the LTE TDD LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated January 8, 2013

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

This map is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

Visitors also downloaded the Status of the Global LTE TDD Market report, published by GSA on January 8, 2013. Log in and download the report via the link on www.gsacom.com

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LTE Security Overview

By Charles Brookson, independent consultant, Azenby

About the author:

Charles Brookson worked recently in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills of the United Kingdom Government for 12 years, and is a Professional Electronic Engineer. He previously was Head of Security for one2one (now T-Mobile UK), and worked within British Telecom for twenty years before that. He has worked in many security areas over the last 30 years, and mobile radio for over 25 years. He is runs his own Company, Zeata Security Ltd and works with others in Azenby Ltd specialising in mobile security.

He has been Chairman of the GSM Association Security Group for over 20 years. He has been working the GSM and 3GPP security standards, first chairing the Algorithm Expert Group way back in 1986. He is Chairman of the NISSG, a group that was set up to co-ordinate security standards amongst the three European Security Standards Organisations and other bodies outside Europe. He is also Chairman of ETSI OCG Security, which is responsible for security within ETSI He was on the Permanent Stakeholders group of ENISA, The European Network and Information Security Agency.

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This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA.

Ericsson Mobility Report - November 2012

Ericsson has performed in-depth data traffic measurements since the early days of mobile broadband from a large base of live networks covering all regions of the world.

The aim of this report is to share analysis based on these measurements, internal forecasts and other relevant studies to provide insights into the current traffic and market trends.

This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Ericsson is a member organisation of GSA.

Press release: November 21, 2012
Ericsson Mobility Report Shows Rapid Smartphone Uptake and Doubling of Mobile Data Traffic
www.ericsson.com/news/1659597


More information, and earlier reports available at www.ericsson.com/ericsson-mobility-report

This presentation was given at the Middle East Telcoms Summit in Dubai on December 4, 2012 and explains the current LTE market situation, and serves as an interim briefing ahead of the next update of the GSA Evolution to LTE report which will be released later in December 2012.

Presentation given by Alan Hadden, President, GSA

GAMBoD, the GSA Analyzer for Mobile Broadband Devices, is a unique search and analysis tool developed by GSA, facilitating searches by supplier, form factor, features, operating frequencies, etc of our HSPA, HSPA+ DC-HSPA+ and LTE products databases. Results are presented as lists, or as a spreadsheet, or in charts. An RSS feed can be set to generate personal alerts as new devices are added to the database. Charts may be inserted into documents or presentations, etc. subject to accreditation of GSA as the source.

There are two GAMBoD tools: GAMBoD-HSPA (for HSPA, HSPA+ and DC-HSPA+ user devices), and GAMBoD-LTE (for LTE user devices).

GAMBoD is available as a benefit to employees of GSA Member companies who have registered using their corporate email address, or representatives of network operators who have registered with their corporate email address.

To meet industry demand, GSA now offers medium and large-size enterprises the opportunity to subscribe as an “Associate of GSA” with the principle benefit of a licence for its employees to use the GAMBoD tools (employees must be registered users of the GSA website and provide their corporate email address for their User ID).

For more information see document: Associate of GSA - Subscription invitation for medium and large-size enterprises.

NOTE: User registration is required to view/download files form the GSA website. If you are not one of our 54,000 registered site users please register at www.gsacom.com/php/register_form.php4

Compiled using data from mobile broadband networks and devices surveys researched and published by GSA up to November 12, 2012:

* WCDMA-HSPA, HSPA+ and DC-HSPA+ networks
* UMTS900 networks
* LTE networks
* HSPA and HSPA+ devices
* LTE devices

Also available as a small JPEG file on the stats, charts and maps page www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Deployment of LTE systems is a main trend worldwide and is accelerating with LTE now entering the mainstream.

This updated report, which was researched and published by GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) on November 23, 2012, confirms the continuing and increasing industry commitment to LTE and shows that a robust support ecosystem of LTE user devices is established in multiple frequency bands. This latest research identified a total of 560 LTE user devices announced to the market by 83 suppliers. Device support for each of the main operating frequency bands is presented.

The number of LTE devices i.e. 560 as confirmed in this report, is almost 3 times the number GSA reported a year ago (197). The number of manufacturers who have announced LTE products grew 73% in the same period. 115 LTE TDD capable devices are included.

There are 151 LTE smartphones including operator and frequency variants, which is over 5 times higher than the figure GSA reported a year ago.

Updates and other inputs from the industry are welcome and appreciated by email please to info@gsacom.com

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This material may be used subject to accreditation of the GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) as the source.

Errors and Omissions Excepted.

Detailed analysis of each of the 560 LTE devices is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). GAMBoD is not a public resource, access is restricted. For details how to access GAMBoD see this report.

For information on LTE operator commitments, network deployments, launches, trials, regulatory and market developments please refer to GSA's latest "Evolution to LTE" report which is available via the link on the home page.

Numerous charts, maps etc. concerning mobile broadband development including LTE are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

LTE1800 LinkedIN group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Chart showing the 560 LTE user devices currently in GSA's database by form factors, modes (FDD, TDD) and operating frequencies.

Note: some devices are multiband and multimode.

This chart is also available as a small JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

Produced from data from GSA's own research as summarized in GSA's Status of the LTE Ecosystem report dated November 23, 2012

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May be used subject to accrediting GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association as the source.

Status of the Global LTE TDD Market
Operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, trials, devices ecosystem, spectrum

This updated report incorporates data and analysis from GSA's Evolution to LTE report (published November 2, 2012) and GSA's research of the LTE user devices ecosystem, referencing our GAMBoD database. This report summarizes LTE TDD operator commitments, trials, studies, network deployments, commercial launches worldwide, the spectrum choices, and LTE TDD user devices availability.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

The Status of the LTE Ecosystem report summarizes the status of the ecosystem of devices for use on FDD or TDD modes of the LTE system, their form factors, operating frequencies, and the fallback technologies which are supported when customers move outside the LTE coverage areas (i.e. ability to access HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, EV-DO, or TD-SCDMA systems)

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

Do not upload this report to other websites without the written permission of GSA.

Detailed analysis of each of 560 announced LTE devices is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). Access is restricted to logged-in registered site users from GSA member companies (GAMBoD is a member benefit) and network operators who supplied their corporate email address as their User ID. Full details are contained in the report.

Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

You are also welcome to join the LTE TDD LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated November 2, 2012

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

This map is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

Visitors also downloaded the Status of the Global LTE TDD Market report, published by GSA on November 22, 2012. Log in and download the report via the link on www.gsacom.com

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TD-SCDMA has had quite a long history. It was originally proposed to the ITU in 1998 and the first 3GPP specifications were released in 2001 (Rel-4). Over time, TD-SCDMA has evolved with HSDPA, HSUPA and HSPA variants in line with the more mainstream WCDMA. In China, trials started in 2005 in 3 cities and in 2006 were expanded to 10 cities; as part of that China Mobile deployed 14,000 base stations in 8 cities.

On 7th Jan 2009, three 3G licences were awarded in China (CDMA to China Telecom, WCDMA to China Unicom and TD-SCDMA to China Mobile). There are more than 79m TD-SCDMA subscribers.

Looking at LTE TDD, it has not only had a much faster evolution than TD-SCDMA, it is also much more widely deployed and trialled.

This chart is also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Convenient short-form summary extracting key data from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published on November 2, 2012 listing LTE operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, and confirming trials/studies worldwide, with summaries for the LTE1800 and LTE TDD segments.

These charts are also available as JPEG files at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report, which is also a free download from the GSA website home page, provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, some current industry forecasts regarding LTE, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

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LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

This updated report summarizes the global status of HSPA+ (HSPA Evolution) network commitments, deployments and commercial launches, according to the latest research by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) which was published by GSA in its HSPA Operator Commitments report on November 4, 2012.

GSA confirms that 294 operators have committed to HSPA+ network deployments.

254 HSPA+ systems are in commercial service in 118 countries.

The report confirms that over 52% of HSPA operators have commercially launched HSPA+ and lists every known HSPA+ operator commitment, network deployment, commercial launch and current peak downlink speed according to information available to GSA. This report is a free download to registered site users.

HSPA+ is a mainstream system technology for delivering mobile broadband services across the world.

The future evolution path is explained and firm operator commitments to further evolutionary steps are identified in the report.

DC-HSPA+ network deployment is a main trend in 2012. 102 operators have commercially launched DC-HSPA+ systems.

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators and between GSA and infrastructure vendors to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

The source GSA report "HSPA Operator Commitments (November 4, 2012)" is also available - log in and follow the link at www.gsacom.com

Numerous HSPA and HSPA+ related charts, graphics etc. are available for download and use at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Updates are welcome by email please to info@gsacom.com

Updated report from the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) published on November 20, 2012 providing a comprehensive overview of the momentum towards deploying 3G/WCDMA-HSPA systems in the 900 MHz band (UMTS900) for mobile broadband services, showing the benefits and opportunities of deployment of HSPA and HSPA+ at lower frequencies, the rapidly developing regulatory position enabling the re-farming of 900 MHz spectrum for mobile broadband services, status of technical standards, UMTS900 service launches and other network deployment activities and trials worldwide.

57 UMTS900 networks are commercially launched in 39 countries.

The report also confirms the excellent availability of UMTS900-compatible user devices, as 978 terminals are confirmed by GSA as officially announced by manufacturers.

Regulatory authorities in at least 61 countries and territories already permit or are considering UMTS900 deployments.

Updates for future updates of this report, particularly from regulators, network operators, and suppliers, are welcome. Please send your information by email to info@gsacom.com

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators, between GSA and infrastructure vendors, and between GSA and telecommunications regulators to verify facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

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Source of data: GSA UMTS900 Global Status report - November 20, 2012

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Spectrum management for IMT

Presentation by Uwe Löwenstein, Spectrum Technology Manager, Telefónica Germany
Given at the Spectrum Management Forum, Munich, November 6-7, 2012
Organized by IIR Telecoms and Technology

Agenda

* Spectrum for IMT
* WRC-07, RA-12/WRC-12, WRC-15
* Spectrum Issues and Technology
* IMT-Advanced minimum requirements
* Summary and Outlook

This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

Status of the Global LTE1800 Market

Operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, trials, devices ecosystem

This updated report incorporates data and analysis from GSA's Evolution to LTE report (published November 2, 2012) and our latest research into the status of the LTE devices ecosystem (completed by GSA on November 12, 2012) and summarizes the LTE1800 worldwide market.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

The Status of the LTE Ecosystem report, also published by GSA, summarizes the status of the ecosystem of devices for use on FDD or TDD modes of the LTE system, their form factors, operating frequencies, and the fallback technologies which are supported when customers move outside the LTE coverage areas (i.e. ability to access HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, EV-DO, or TD-SCDMA systems)

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

Do not upload this or any of our reports to other websites without the written permission of GSA.

Detailed analysis of each of the 560 LTE user devices (including 130 LTE1800 products) is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). Access is restricted to logged-in registered site users from GSA member companies (GAMBoD is a member benefit) and network operators who supplied their corporate email address as their User ID. Full details are contained in the report.

Visit the LTE1800 Zone for white papers, data, stats, presentations, reports, etc. www.gsacom.com/lte1800

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Are property rights important in spectrum management?

Presentation by Thomas Welter, Chief Frequency Officer, SFR
Given at the Spectrum Management Forum, Munich, November 6-7, 2012
Organized by IIR Telecoms and Technology

This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

1000x Challenge - Spectrum Innovations:

- Authorised Shared Access (ASA)
- Supplemental Downlink (SDL)

Presentation by Guillaume Lebrun, Qualcomm Inc.
Given at the Spectrum Management Forum, Munich, November 6-7, 2012
Organized by IIR Telecoms and Technology

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Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

The data used for producing this analysis and chart comes from the HSPA Operator Commitments report which was published by GSA on November 4, 2012.

A similar chart is also available as a downloadable JPEG file from www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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This chart (either the JPEG file or if copied from this PDF) may be used in presentations, papers, reports, etc. subject to accreditation of Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) as the source.

This is the latest report by GSA on HSPA and HSPA+ operator commitments, network deployments, commercial service launches, and trends including evolution, incorporating our research up to November 4, 2012.

This Rev1 version of the report was published on November 20, 2012 to align with the latest UMTS900 developments as reported in the related UMTS900 Global Status report which was published by GSA also on November 20, 2012.

The report lists all HSPA and HSPA+ network commitments, deployments and launches worldwide according to GSA research at that time.

HSPA and HSPA+ Networks - Key Facts:

* 506 HSPA operator network commitments in 190 countries/territories
* 482 commercial networks launched in 186 countries
* ALL of the world's WCDMA operators have commercially launched HSPA service
* 382 commercial HSDPA networks (over 79%) support 7.2 Mbps peak or higher downlink speeds
* Over 52% of HSPA operators have commercially launched HSPA Evolved systems (HSPA+)
* 294 HSPA+ operator commitments, including 254 HSPA+ networks commercially launched in 118 countries
* 57 commercial UMTS900 networks (HSPA, HSPA+ or DC-HSPA+ technology deployed in 900 MHz spectrum) in 39 countries
* Deployment of 42 Mbps DC-HSPA+ technology is a major trend in 2012
* 102 DC-HSPA+ networks are commercially launched

This survey was undertaken by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), leveraging direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators and between GSA and infrastructure vendors to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

Numerous HSPA and HSPA+ related charts and maps are available and may be downloaded and used, with accreditation to GSA as the source. See www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

See the related GSA report "Global HSPA+ Network Commitments and Deployments)" for concise details on worldwide HSPA+ network deployments, launches, evolution roadmap - also available as a free download via the link on the home page www.gsacom.com


Previous reports are available on this page except for pre-April 2011 reports which are available at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4

This latest update of the GSA Evolution to LTE report confirms 308 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 94 countries, including 113 networks which are commercially launched in 51 countries. MVNOs are excluded.

A further 52 operators in 11 additional countries are engaged in pre-commercial LTE technology pilot trials, tests or studies.

Taken together, it means that 360 operators in 105 countries are now investing in LTE.

Market outlook: GSA forecasts there will be 166 commercial LTE networks in 70 countries by December 31, 2012 rising to 209 commercial LTE networks in 75 countries by end 2013.

LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology ever.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and provides a concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, 3GPP standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published November 2, 2012

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GSA LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated November 2, 2012

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

This map is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

Copyright (c) - GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association)

Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated November 2, 2012

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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TELSTRA GOES 4G

Keynote presentation at 4G World 2012, Chicago
by Mike Wright, Executive Director Networks & Access Technologies, Telstra, Australia

Telstra launched LTE service in refarmed 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800) in September 2011 and this excellent presentation reports one year on achievements, performance, challenges, priorities, evolution, monetizing data.

This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

Driving Mobile Broadband Innovation in UAE: LTE Evolution as a Next Step after 42 Mbps with DC-HSPA+

Presentation by Dr. Ayman Elnashar, Sr. Director, Wireless Broadband & Site Sharing, EITC (du), UAE

Content

- du Broadband Portfolio

- Why LTE?

- LTE Evolution, network topology, network performance expectation

- LTE versus HSPA+

- Advanced Features and LTE-Advanced


This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

Mobile HD Voice: Global Update report
Published October 28, 2012
Copyright GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association.

HD Voice based on the AMR (Adaptive Multi Rate) Wideband technology (W-AMR) enables high-quality voice calls in mobile networks and an improved user experience. It provides significantly higher voice quality for calls between mobile phones supporting the feature, and can be implemented in GSM, WCDMA-UMTS, and LTE networks. The higher voice quality of HD Voice improves the call experience and allows people to better share feelings, do business and communicate information. HD Voice can help mobile operators to clearly differentiate their offerings and can enable high quality services to voice dependent business like call center services, information services, emergency services etc.

This updated report from GSA outlines the opportunities and benefits of deploying HD Voice service, provides an update overview on the growing number of network deployment commitments and service launches globally on GSM, 3G/HSPA and LTE networks (to October 28, 2012), and confirms the rapidly expanding range of HD Voice-capable phones. An increasing number of devices are now being shipped with the HD Voice feature activated as the default.

The report contains links to various HD Voice resources, including demonstration sites and information papers.

For the latest list of announced HD voice (W-AMR) phones see GSA report "HD VOICE PHONES" via the link on www.gsacom.com

(127 phones at October 28, 2012)

Related charts (world map showing where mobile HD Voice commercial services are launched, and graphic of compatible devices) are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4 and also as higher quality PDF files via the links on the home page www.gsacom.com

Join the discussion by becoming a member of the GSA LinkedIN group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

A dedicated HD Voice subgroup has also been established with a growing membership
www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3032759


For more HD Voice information please enter the Mobile HD Voice Zone on the GSA home page - visit www.gsacom.com and click on the banner

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and incorporates information obtained from direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators, GSA and vendors, public announcements, and operators' websites. Errors and omissions excepted.

Copyright of GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association.

Updates are welcome by email to info@gsacom.com

New report from GSA.
Published October 28, 2012

This report lists 127 phones supporting HD Voice (W-AMR) according to research by GSA, including vendor announcements and information on operators' websites. The vast majority of the devices operate on 3G/HSPA networks, with some working on GSM networks and a small number on LTE networks

Errors and Omissions Excepted.

Some phones may be operator specific only, or not available for use on all HD Voice mobile networks or in all markets. This information is therefore indicative only. Check directly with the suppliers for specifications and availability.

Some phones will require the latest software to be installed.

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GSA Report to 3GPP PCG29 meeting, San Francisco, USA

This short report was presented on behalf of GSA by Mr Jonas Sundborg at 3GPP PCG meeting #29, (October 24, 2012), and covers the following topics:

* Mobile broadband update - HSPA, HSPA+, LTE
* HD Voice using W-AMR: update
* Communications activities
* Additional support to 3GPP: 3GPP seminars

GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) is a Market Representation Partner of 3GPP since 1999

3GPP website: www.3gpp.org

LTE - fastest developing mobile system ever: commercial services launched on 100+ networks

Article for the Futurecom 2012 Show Daily
Author: Alan Hadden, President, GSA

Spanish and Portuguese versions of this article are available online in the Futurecom 2012 Official Show Daily

Published by Telesemana.com
www.telesemana.com/futurecom2012/

Status of the Global LTE1800 Market

Operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, trials, devices ecosystem

This new report incorporates data and analysis from GSA's Evolution to LTE report (published October 1, 2012) and Status of the LTE Ecosystem report (published July 3, 2012) and summarizes the LTE1800 worldwide market.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

The Status of the LTE Ecosystem report summarizes the status of the ecosystem of devices for use on FDD or TDD modes of the LTE system, their form factors, operating frequencies, and the fallback technologies which are supported when customers move outside the LTE coverage areas (i.e. ability to access HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, EV-DO, or TD-SCDMA systems)

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

Do not upload this or any of our reports to other websites without the written permission of GSA.

Detailed analysis of each of the 417 LTE devices is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). Access is restricted to logged-in registered site users from GSA member companies (GAMBoD is a member benefit) and network operators who supplied their corporate email address as their User ID. Full details are contained in the report.

Visit the LTE1800 Zone for white papers, data, stats, presentations, reports, etc. www.gsacom.com/lte1800

Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

You are also welcome to join the LTE1800 LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Convenient short-form summary extracting key data from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published on October 1, 2012 listing LTE operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, and confirming trials/studies worldwide, with summaries for the LTE1800 and LTE TDD segments.

These charts are also available as JPEG files at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report, which is also a free download from the GSA website home page, provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, some current industry forecasts regarding LTE, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

GSA LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

This latest update of the GSA Evolution to LTE report confirms 299 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 93 countries, including 105 networks which are commercially launched in 48 countries. MVNOs are excluded.

A further 52 operators in 11 additional countries are engaged in pre-commercial LTE technology pilot trials, tests or studies.

Taken together, it means that 351 operators in 104 countries are now investing in LTE.

Market outlook: GSA forecasts there will be 159 commercial LTE networks in 68 countries by December 31, 2012 rising to 195 commercial LTE networks in 72 countries by end 2013.

LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology ever.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and provides a concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, 3GPP standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published October 1, 2012

Rev1 was uploaded October 30, 2012

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GSA LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated October 1, 2012

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

This chart is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

Copyright (c) - GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association)

Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated October 1, 2012

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

This map is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

Copyright (c) - GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association)

Convenient short-form summary extracting key data from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published on September 11, 2012 listing LTE operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, and confirming trials/studies worldwide, with summaries for the LTE1800 and LTE TDD segments.

These charts are also available as JPEG files at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report, which is also a free download from the GSA website home page, provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, some current industry forecasts regarding LTE, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

GSA LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

TD-SCDMA has had quite a long history. It was originally proposed to the ITU in 1998 and the first 3GPP specifications were released in 2001 (Rel-4). Over time, TD-SCDMA has evolved with HSDPA, HSUPA and HSPA variants in line with the more main stream WCDMA. In China, trials started in 2005 in 3 cities and in 2006 were expanded to 10 cities; as part of that China Mobile deployed 14,000 base stations in 8 cities.

On 7th Jan 2009, three 3G licences were awarded in China (CDMA to China Telecom, WCDMA to China Unicom and TD-SCDMA to China Mobile). There are more than 61m TD-SCDMA subscribers.

Looking at LTE TDD, it has not only had a much faster evolution than TD-SCDMA, it is also much more widely deployed and trialled.

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

This chart is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

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Charts showing growth and regional share of LTE subscriptions up to 30 June 2012.

Q2 2012 total LTE subscriptions worldwide = 27.7 million

These charts are copyright of GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association

Data supplied by agreement to GSA by Informa Telecoms and Media on 21.09.12

Maps and more charts are available here: www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

Status of the Global LTE1800 Market

Operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, trials, devices ecosystem

This new report incorporates data and analysis from GSA's Evolution to LTE report (published September 11, 2012) and Status of the LTE Ecosystem report (published July 3, 2012) and summarizes the LTE1800 worldwide market.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

The Status of the LTE Ecosystem report summarizes the status of the ecosystem of devices for use on FDD or TDD modes of the LTE system, their form factors, operating frequencies, and the fallback technologies which are supported when customers move outside the LTE coverage areas (i.e. ability to access HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, EV-DO, or TD-SCDMA systems)

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

Do not upload this or any of our reports to other websites without the written permission of GSA.

Detailed analysis of each of the 417 LTE devices is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). Access is restricted to logged-in registered site users from GSA member companies (GAMBoD is a member benefit) and network operators who supplied their corporate email address as their User ID. Full details are contained in the report.

Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

You are also welcome to join the LTE1800 LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated September 11, 2012

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

This map is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

Copyright (c) - GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association)

Status of the Global LTE TDD Market
Operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, trials, devices ecosystem, spectrum

This updated report (the previous report was published on July 11, 2012) incorporates data and analysis from GSA's Evolution to LTE report (published September 11, 2012) and Status of the LTE Ecosystem report (published July 3, 2012) and summarizes LTE TDD operator commitments, trials, studies, network deployments, commercial launches worldwide, and LTE TDD user devices availability.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

The Status of the LTE Ecosystem report summarizes the status of the ecosystem of devices for use on FDD or TDD modes of the LTE system, their form factors, operating frequencies, and the fallback technologies which are supported when customers move outside the LTE coverage areas (i.e. ability to access HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, EV-DO, or TD-SCDMA systems)

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Do not upload this report to other websites without the written permission of GSA.

Detailed analysis of each of the 417 LTE devices is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). Access is restricted to logged-in registered site users from GSA member companies (GAMBoD is a member benefit) and network operators who supplied their corporate email address as their User ID. Full details are contained in the report.

Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

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This latest update of the GSA Evolution to LTE report confirms 292 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 93 countries, including 96 networks which are commercially launched in 46 countries. MVNOs are excluded.

A further 55 operators in 11 additional countries are engaged in pre-commercial LTE technology pilot trials, tests or studies.

Taken together, it means that 347 operators in 104 countries are now investing in LTE.

Market outlook: GSA forecasts there will be 152 commercial LTE networks in 65 countries by December 31, 2012.

LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology ever.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and provides a concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, 3GPP standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published September 11, 2012

Rev1 version corrects the operator name of eAccess (previously shown as eMobile)

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Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated September 11, 2012

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Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated September 11, 2012

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Mobile HD Voice: Global Update report
Published August 31, 2012
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HD Voice based on the AMR (Adaptive Multi Rate) Wideband technology (W-AMR) enables high-quality voice calls in mobile networks and an improved user experience. It provides significantly higher voice quality for calls between mobile phones supporting the feature, and can be implemented in GSM, WCDMA-UMTS, and LTE networks. The higher voice quality of HD Voice improves the call experience and allows people to better share feelings, do business and communicate information. HD Voice can help mobile operators to clearly differentiate their offerings and can enable high quality services to voice dependent business like call center services, information services, emergency services etc.

This updated report from GSA outlines the opportunities and benefits of deploying HD Voice service, provides an update overview on the growing number of network deployment commitments and service launches globally on GSM, 3G/HSPA and LTE networks (to August 31, 2012), and confirms the rapidly expanding range of HD Voice-capable phones. An increasing number of devices are now being shipped with the HD Voice feature activated as the default.

The report contains links to various HD Voice resources, including demonstration sites and information papers.

Related charts (world map showing where mobile HD Voice commercial services are launched, and graphic of compatible devices) are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4 and also as higher quality PDF files via the links on the home page www.gsacom.com

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A dedicated HD Voice subgroup has also been established with a growing membership
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For more HD Voice information please enter the Mobile HD Voice Zone on the GSA home page - visit www.gsacom.com and click on the banner

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and incorporates information obtained from direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators, GSA and vendors, and public announcements as appropriate. Errors and omissions excepted.

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Updates are welcome by email to info@gsacom.com

Updated report from the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) published on August 28, 2012 providing a comprehensive overview of the momentum towards deploying 3G/WCDMA-HSPA systems in the 900 MHz band (UMTS900) for mobile broadband services, showing the benefits and opportunities of deployment of HSPA and HSPA+ at lower frequencies, the rapidly developing regulatory position enabling the re-farming of 900 MHz spectrum for mobile broadband services, status of technical standards, UMTS900 service launches and other network deployment activities and trials worldwide.

44 UMTS900 networks are commercially launched in 31 countries:

Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greenland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, UK, and Venezuela

The report also confirms the excellent availability of UMTS900-compatible user devices, as 978 terminals are confirmed by GSA as announced by manufacturers

Updates for future updates of this report, particularly from regulators, network operators, and suppliers, are welcome. Please send your information by email to info@gsacom.com

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators, between GSA and infrastructure vendors, and between GSA and telecommunications regulators to verify facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

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GSA presents the Key Findings from its latest HSPA Devices survey which was completed on August 19, 2012.

The survey identifies 3,847 HSPA-enabled user devices launched in the market by 285 suppliers, comprising handsets, smartphones, PC datacards and modules, HSPA-enabled notebooks, netbooks and tablets, USB modems, wireless routers, Personal Media Players, femtocells, e-book readers, mobile tablets, and cameras. A total of 620 HSPA devices have been added to the GSA database in the past year. The survey covers HSPA, HSPA+ and DC-HSPA+ user devices announced by their respective suppliers.

There are 1,677 phones (including carrier and frequency variants), which is more than 25% higher than a year ago. The number of mobile tablets incorporating HSPA connectivity increased by 130% in the same period.

Excluding notebooks and e-book readers, 2,265 HSPA devices (> 68%) support peak downlink data speeds of 7.2 Mbps or higher. 442 HSPA+ devices (compared to 182 a year ago) are confirmed. 252 devices support 21 Mbps peak DL and 17 support 28.8 Mbps. There is a big increase in the availability of 42 Mbps DC-HSPA+ devices, now confirmed as 172 products, and more than 100 higher than a year ago. 88 HSPA+ smartphones (including carrier and frequency variants) are confirmed, including 18 phones which support 42 Mbps DC-HSPA+ (just 4 had been announced a year ago).

289 dual-mode LTE-HSPA devices are confirmed. 39 of these, including carrier and frequency variants, are LTE-HSPA+ phones.

More comprehensive analysis, personalized to individual needs, can be undertaken using GAMBOD (GSA Analyzer for Mobile Broadband Devices) www.gsacom.com/gambod

GAMBOD is a search and analysis tool developed by GSA for HSPA devices, allowing searches by supplier, form factor, features, peak downlink and uplink speeds, and operating frequency. Results are presented as a list, or as a spreadsheet, or in charts. An RSS feed can be used to alert when new devices are added to the database. Charts may be inserted into documents or presentations, subject to accreditation of GSA as the source.

GAMBOD is available for use ONLY by GSA website registered users whom GSA has categorized as being from mobile network operators or from GSA member organizations. Further information is provided in the report.

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Pre-April 2011 issues of "HSPA Devices - Key Findings" reports are available at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4

NEW REPORT: Status of the Global LTE TDD Market
Operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, trials, devices ecosystem, spectrum

This new report incorporates data and analysis from GSA's Evolution to LTE report (published July 11, 2012) and Status of the LTE Ecosystem report (published July 3, 2012) and summarizes LTE TDD operator commitments, trials, studies, network deployments, and commercial launches worldwide, and LTE TDD user devices availability.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report (37 pages) provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

The Status of the LTE Ecosystem report summarizes the status of the ecosystem of devices for use on FDD or TDD modes of the LTE system, their form factors, operating frequencies, and the fallback technologies which are supported when customers move outside the LTE coverage areas (i.e. ability to access HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, EV-DO, or TD-SCDMA systems)

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

Do not upload this report to other websites without the written permission of GSA.

Detailed analysis of each of the 417 LTE devices is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). Access is restricted to logged-in registered site users from GSA member companies (GAMBoD is a member benefit) and network operators who supplied their corporate email address as their User ID. Full details are contained in the report.

Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

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This updated report summarizes the global status of HSPA+ (HSPA Evolution) network commitments, deployments and commercial launches, according to the latest research by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) which was published by GSA in its HSPA Operator Commitments report on July 18, 2012.

GSA confirms that 279 operators have committed to HSPA+ network deployments.

234 HSPA+ systems are in commercial service in 112 countries.

The report confirms that almost 50% of HSPA operators have commercially launched HSPA+ and lists every known HSPA+ operator commitment, network deployment, commercial launch and current peak downlink speed according to information available to GSA. This report is a free download to registered site users.

HSPA+ is a mainstream system technology for delivering mobile broadband services across the world.

The future evolution path is explained and firm operator commitments to further evolutionary steps are identified in the report.

90 operators have commercially launched DC-HSPA+ systems. 89 networks support 42 Mbps theoretical peak downlink speed, and one network supports 84 Mbps.

GSA forecasts that at least 115 DC-HSPA+ networks will be in commercial service by end 2012.

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators and between GSA and infrastructure vendors to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

The source GSA report "HSPA Operator Commitments (July 18, 2012)" is also available at www.gsacom.com

Numerous HSPA and HSPA+ related charts, graphics etc. are available for download and use at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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This is the latest report by GSA on HSPA network operator commitments, deployments, commercial launches, and trends including evolution, published on July 18, 2012.

The report lists all HSPA and HSPA+ network commitments, deployments and launches worldwide according to GSA research.

HSPA - Key Facts:

* 499 HSPA operator network commitments in 189 countries/territories
* 472 commercial networks launched in 183 countries
* ALL of the world's WCDMA operators have commercially launched HSPA service
* 367 commercial HSDPA networks (over 77%) support 7.2 Mbps peak or higher downlink speeds
* 279 HSPA+ network commitments, including 234 HSPA+ networks commercially launched in 112 countries
* 90 commercial DC-HSPA+ networks launched

This survey was undertaken by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing in many cases direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators and between GSA and infrastructure vendors to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

Numerous HSPA-related charts and maps are available and may be downloaded and used, with accreditation to GSA as the source. See www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

See the related GSA report "Global HSPA+ Network Commitments and Deployments)" for concise details on worldwide HSPA+ network deployments, launches, evolution roadmap - also available as a free download via the link on the home page www.gsacom.com


Previous reports are available on this page except for pre-April 2011 reports which are available at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4

This latest update of the GSA Evolution to LTE report confirms 280 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 90 countries, including 89 networks which are commercially launched in 45 countries.

A further 58 operators in 11 additional countries are engaged in pre-commercial LTE technology pilot trials, tests or studies.

Taken together, it means that 338 operators in 101 countries are now investing in LTE.

Market outlook: GSA forecasts there will be 150 commercial LTE networks in 64 countries by December 31, 2012.

LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology ever.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and provides a concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, 3GPP standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published July 11, 2012

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LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Convenient 1-page extract from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published July 11, 2012 summarizing LTE TDD network plans, commitments, trials, deployments, and commercial launches worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report (37 pages) provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published July 11, 2012

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Convenient 2-pages extract from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published July 11, 2012 explaining the benefits of deploying LTE in 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800), and summarizing the status of LTE1800 operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches and trials/plans worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report (37 pages) provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published July 11, 2012

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Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated July 11, 2012

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

This map is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

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Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated July 11, 2012

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Convenient short-form summary extracting key data from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published on July 11, 2012 listing LTE operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, and confirming trials/studies worldwide.

Charts also available as JPEG files at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full 37 pages report, which is also a free download from the GSA website home page, provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, some current industry forecasts regarding LTE, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

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LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated July 11, 2012

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

This map is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

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TD-SCDMA has had quite a long history. It was originally proposed to the ITU in 1998 and the first 3GPP specifications were released in 2001 (Rel-4). Over time, TD-SCDMA has evolved with HSDPA, HSUPA and HSPA variants in line with the more main stream WCDMA. In China, trials started in 2005 in 3 cities and in 2006 were expanded to 10 cities; as part of that China Mobile deployed 14,000 base stations in 8 cities.

On 7th Jan 2009, three 3G licences were awarded in China (CDMA to China Telecom, WCDMA to China Unicom and TD-SCDMA to China Mobile). There are more than 61m TD-SCDMA subscribers.

Looking at LTE TDD, it has not only had a much faster evolution than TD-SCDMA, it is also much more widely deployed and trialled.

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

This chart is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

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Deployment of LTE systems is a main trend worldwide and is accelerating.

This updated report, which was researched and published by GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) on July 3, 2012 confirms increasing industry commitment to LTE and shows that a robust support ecosystem of LTE user devices is established. This latest research identified a total of 417 LTE user devices launched in the market by 67 suppliers.

The number of LTE devices, 417 as confirmed in this report, is more than triple the total number that GSA reported in June 2011. The number of manufacturers announcing LTE products increased by 60% in the same period. 68 LTE TDD capable devices are included.

There are 83 LTE smartphones, which is 73% higher than GSA reported in January 2012.

Updates and other inputs from the industry are welcome and appreciated by email please to info@gsacom.com

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This material may be used subject to accreditation of the GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) as the source.

Errors and Omissions Excepted.

Detailed analysis of each of the 417 LTE devices is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). Access is restricted to logged-in registered site users from GSA member companies (GAMBoD is a member benefit) and network operators who supplied their corporate email address as their User ID. Full details are contained in the report.

For information on LTE operator commitments, network deployments, launches, trials, regulatory and market developments please refer to GSA's latest "Evolution to LTE" report which is available via the link on the home page.

Numerous charts, maps etc. concerning mobile broadband development including LTE are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

LTE1800 LinkedIN group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Chart showing the 417 LTE user devices currently in GSA's database by form factors, modes (FDD, TDD) and operating frequencies.

Note: some devices are multiband and multimode.

This chart is also available as a small JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

Produced from data from GSA's own research as summarized in GSA's Status of the LTE Ecosystem report dated July 3, 2012

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How WiFi and Femtocells complement one another to optimize coverage and capacity

Presentation by Pradeep De Almeida, Group Chief Technology Officer, Dialog Axiata PLC

Content

Overview of Femtocells and Wi-Fi

Femtocells vs. Wi-Fi

Prospects in emerging markets

Trending


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Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

Tele2 LTE1800 Trial Results - Spectrum Considerations on the Russian Market

Presentation by Svetlana Skvortsova, Strategy & Development, Tele2 Russia
LTE Forum 2012, Istanbul
June 6, 2012

Scope of presentation:

- Overview of the 4G status in Tele2
- Background on technology neutrality in Russia
- LTE1800 trial by Tele2 overview
- LTE1800 deployment potential

This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

TD-SCDMA has had quite a long history. It was originally proposed to the ITU in 1998 and the first 3GPP specifications were released in 2001 (Rel-4). Over time, TD-SCDMA has evolved with HSDPA, HSUPA and HSPA variants in line with the more main stream WCDMA. In China, trials started in 2005 in 3 cities and in 2006 were expanded to 10 cities; as part of that China Mobile deployed 14,000 base stations in 8 cities.

On 7th Jan 2009, three 3G licences were awarded in China (CDMA to China Telecom, WCDMA to China Unicom and TD-SCDMA to China Mobile). Today there more than 61m TD-SCDMA subscribers.

Looking at LTE TDD, it has not only had a much faster evolution that TD-SCDMA, it is also much more widely deployed and trialled.

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

This chart is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

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LTE Roaming - Customer Expectations / Requirements

Presentation by Dr. Mohamed Jamoussi, Senior Technical Advisor, Saudi Telecom
May 2012
LTE World Summit, Barcelona

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Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

Operator Viewpoint: Multi-frequency Data Wholesale Operator’s Case Study

Presentation by Dr. Adam Kurianski, CEO of Aero2, Mobyland, CenterNet
May 2012
LTE World Summit, Barcelona

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Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

The TDD mode of LTE can no longer be viewed as a China niche technology. India is embracing TD-LTE for its broadband wireless access deployments and before long close to half the world’s population will be within reach of a TD-LTE network and India could have full commercial service ahead of its northern neighbour. This presentation identifies the market trends that are driving TD-LTE to become a truly global standard, and considers the implications for companies who are looking to establish an LTE market presence.

TD-LTE: The View from India
Presentation by Stephen Hire, General Manager, India, Aeroflex
Biog: www.gsacom.com/about/artwork_hire.php4

Where we are today
Market trends
The impact
Conclusions

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Global LTE Market Update

Presentation by Alan Hadden, President, GSA
June 6, 2012
LTE Forum 2012, Istanbul


Including the latest statistics on network commitments, deployments and commercial launches and regulatory developments from the GSA Evolution to LTE report, June 4, 2012 - download at www.gsacom.com

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This latest update of the GSA Evolution to LTE report confirms 267 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 86 countries, including 80 networks which are commercially launched in 38 countries.

A further 60 operators in 13 additional countries are engaged in pre-commercial LTE technology pilot trials, tests or studies.

Taken together, it means that 327 operators in 99 countries are now investing in LTE.

Market outlook: GSA forecasts there will be 144 commercial LTE networks in 59 countries by December 31, 2012.

LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology ever.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and provides a concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, 3GPP standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published June 4, 2012

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Convenient 1-page extract from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published June 4, 2012 summarizing LTE TDD network plans, commitments, trials, deployments, and commercial launches worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report (36 pages) provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published June 4, 2012

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Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

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Convenient 2-pages extract from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published June 4, 2012 explaining the benefits of deploying LTE in 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800), and summarizing the status of LTE1800 operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches and trials/plans worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report (36 pages) provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published June 4, 2012

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Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

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Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated June 4, 2012

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated June 4, 2012

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Convenient short-form summary extracting key data from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published on June 4, 2012 listing LTE operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, and confirming trials/studies worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full 36 pages report, which is also a free download from the GSA website home page, provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, some current industry forecasts regarding LTE, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

GSA LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

White paper: Mobile network design in the data world
Utilising higher frequencies and Time Division Duplex LTE Technology to deliver capacity and coverage

This paper considers the role of TD-LTE technologies and identifies the higher spectrum bands, which are available now, as being the best for maximum spectral-efficiency in the mobile data networks of the future.

UK Broadband Limited
May 2012

This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

LTE Developments Worldwide

Presentation by Alan Hadden, President, GSA
May 23, 2012
LTE World Summit, Barcelona


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Spectrum Management for IMT (2G/3G/4G) Networks

Presentation by Uwe Löwenstein. Spectrum Technology Manager, Telefónica Germany
March 2012
Broadband Russia & CIS 2012, Moscow

Agenda

1. Spectrum for IMT
2. WRC-07 to WRC-12
3. Important Spectrum Issues
4. Spectrum and Technology
5. How to get spectrum for 4G/LTE (German auction 2010)
6. IMT-Advanced minimum requirements
7. Summary and Outlook

This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

Charts showing growth and regional share of LTE subscriptions up to 31 March 2012.

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(Data supplied to GSA by Informa Telecoms and Media on 16.05.12)

Maps and more charts are available here: www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

HD Voice based on the AMR (Adaptive Multi Rate) Wideband technology (W-AMR) enables high-quality voice calls in mobile networks and an improved user experience. It provides significantly higher voice quality for calls between mobile phones supporting the feature, and can be implemented in GSM, WCDMA (UMTS), and LTE networks. The higher voice quality of HD Voice improves the call experience and allows people to better share feelings, do business and communicate information. HD Voice can help mobile operators to clearly differentiate their offerings and can enable high quality services to voice dependent business like call center services, information services, emergency services etc.

This updated report from GSA outlines the opportunities and benefits of deploying HD Voice service, provides an update overview on the growing number of network deployment commitments and service launches globally (to May 21, 2012), and confirms the rapidly expanding range of HD Voice-capable phones. An increasing number of devices are now being shipped with the HD Voice feature activated as the default.

The report contains links to various HD Voice resources, including demonstration sites and information papers.

Related charts (world map showing where mobile HD Voice commercial services are launched, and graphic of compatible devices) are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4 and also as higher quality PDF files via the links on the home page www.gsacom.com

Join the discussion by becoming a member of the GSA LinkedIN group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

A dedicated HD Voice subgroup has also been established with a growing membership
www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3032759


A Mobile HD Voice Zone has been established on the GSA home page - visit www.gsacom.com and click on the banner

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators, GSA and vendors, and public announcements as appropriate. Errors and omissions excepted.

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Updates are welcome by email to info@gsacom.com

By arrangement with respected independent consultancy organization Arvani Group, we provide their insightful 2-page report from the CTIA 2012 Wireless Show, New Orleans, May 8-10, 2012.

While Verizon and AT&T are continuing to expand their LTE coverage, a new wave of LTE deployment is coming from Sprint and T-Mobile. T-Mobile is back, having selected partners to support its $4B network evolution plan that will deploy LTE and modernize its HSPA+ network.

Top four US carriers emphasize different aspects of their future plans, as they stay diplomatic towards Over The Top players.

The buzz around small cells and WiFi, as key elements of future heterogeneous networks, continue with new partnerships and perspectives.

Over The Top (OTT) players had a big showing at CTIA. The high points are covered.

Machine to Machine (M2M) services are putting some carriers in competition with home security vendors. The report explains how.

Is this really the year of mobile payments or are we intoxicated with NFC buzz again?

And, yes, there were some new devices. The best are highlighted.

Enjoy the report.

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MWC2012 Report (Arvani Group): Small Cells, LTE, WiFi, OTT, M2M, M-Health, Devices, Imaging, NFC

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This report was produced by GSA for LTE Outlook, May 2012 and published by telecoms.com

Read or download the full edition of LTE Outlook at http://bit.ly/lteoutlookweb

About the Publisher

Telecoms.com is the leading provider of news and analysis, combined with in-depth features, interviews, reports and much more. The site keeps over 80,000 global unique users up to date and in touch with the latest technological advancements and market trends, addressing the key business and technology issues facing the industry. www.telecoms.com

Published by telecoms.com, LTE Outlook is established as the primary magazine for Informa Telecoms & Media's series of market-leading LTE events including LTE World Summit 2012 which takes place in Barcelona May 22-24. www.lteconference.com/world

This latest update of the GSA Evolution to LTE report confirms 258 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 84 countries, including 72 networks which are commercially launched in 37 countries.

A further 61 operators in 13 additional countries are engaged in pre-commercial LTE technology pilot trials, tests or studies.

Taken together, it means that 319 operators in 97 countries are now investing in LTE.

Market outlook: GSA forecasts there will be 134 commercial LTE networks in 57 countries by December 31, 2012.

LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology ever.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and provides a concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, 3GPP standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published May 8, 2012

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

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LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated May 8, 2012

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

This map is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

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Convenient 2-pages extract from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published May 8, 2012 explaining the benefits of deploying LTE in 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800), and summarizing the status of LTE1800 operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches and trials/plans worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report (33 pages) provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published May 8, 2012

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

LTE1800 Zone on the GSA website: www.gsacom.com/lte1800

Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

You are welcome to join the LTE1800 LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

Convenient 1-page extract from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published May 8, 2012 summarizing LTE TDD network plans, commitments, trials, deployments, and commercial launches worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report (33 pages) provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published May 8, 2012

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

You are welcome to join the LTE TDD LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

Convenient short-form summary extracting key data from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published May 8, 2012 listing LTE operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, and trials/studies worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full 33-page report, which is also a free download from the GSA website home page, provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, some current industry forecasts regarding LTE, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

GSA LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Updated report from the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) published on May 4, 2012 providing a comprehensive overview of the momentum towards deploying 3G/WCDMA-HSPA systems in the 900 MHz band (UMTS900) for mobile broadband services, showing the benefits and opportunities of deployment of HSPA and HSPA+ at lower frequencies, the rapidly developing regulatory position enabling the re-farming of 900 MHz spectrum for mobile broadband services, status of technical standards, UMTS900 service launches, network deployment activities and trials worldwide.

42 UMTS900 networks are commercially launched in 29 countries:

Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greenland, Hong Kong, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, UK, and Venezuela

The report also confirms the excellent availability of UMTS900-compatible user devices, which today number over 750 terminals announced by manufacturers

Updates for future updates of this report, particularly from regulators, network operators, and suppliers, are welcome. Please send by email to info@gsacom.com

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators, between GSA and infrastructure vendors, and between GSA and telecommunications regulators to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

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This updated report summarizes the global status of HSPA+ (HSPA Evolution) network commitments, deployments and commercial launches, according to the latest research by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) which was published by GSA in its HSPA Operator Commitments report on April 16, 2012.

GSA confirms that 257 operators have committed to HSPA+ network deployments.

202 HSPA+ systems are in commercial service in 100 countries.

The report confirms that over 44% of HSPA operators have commercially launched HSPA+ and lists every known HSPA+ operator commitment, network deployment, commercial launch and current peak downlink speed according to information available to GSA. This report is a free download to registered site users.

HSPA+ is a mainstream system technology for delivering mobile broadband services across the world.

The future evolution path is explained and firm operator commitments to further evolutionary steps are identified in the report.

77 operators have commercially launched 42 Mbps DC-HSPA+ systems. GSA forecasts that at least 100 DC-HSPA+ networks will be in commercial service by end 2012.

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators and between GSA and infrastructure vendors to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

The source GSA report "HSPA Operator Commitments (April 16, 2012)" is also available at www.gsacom.combr/>
Numerous HSPA and HSPA+ related charts, graphics etc. are available for download and use at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Updates are welcome by email please to info@gsacom.com

This is the latest report by GSA on HSPA network operator commitments, deployments, commercial launches, and trends including evolution, published on April 16, 2012.

The report lists all HSPA and HSPA+ network commitments, deployments and launches worldwide according to GSA research.

HSPA - Key Facts:

* 489 HSPA operator network commitments in 185 countries/territories
* 457 commercial networks launched in 178 countries
* ALL of the world's WCDMA operators have commercially launched HSPA service
* 348 commercial HSDPA networks (76%) support 7.2 Mbps peak or higher downlink speeds
* 257 HSPA+ network commitments, including 202 HSPA+ networks commercially launched in 100 countries
* 77 commercial 42 Mbps DC-HSPA+ networks launched

This survey was undertaken by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators and between GSA and infrastructure vendors to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

Numerous HSPA-related charts and maps are available and may be downloaded and used, with accreditation to GSA as the source. See www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

See the related GSA report "Global HSPA+ Network Commitments and Deployments)" for concise details on worldwide HSPA+ network deployments, launches, evolution roadmap - also available as a free download via the link on the home page www.gsacom.com


Previous reports are available on this page. Pre-April 2011 reports are available at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4

This latest update of the GSA Evolution to LTE report confirms 253 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 84 countries, including 64 networks which are commercially launched in 34 countries.

A further 59 operators in 14 additional countries are engaged in pre-commercial LTE technology pilot trials, tests or studies.

Taken together, it means that 312 operators in 98 countries are now investing in LTE.

The report indicates that the number of commercial LTE networks is set to double by the end of 2012. GSA forecasts there will be 129 commercial LTE networks by December 31, 2012.

LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology ever.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and provides a concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, 3GPP standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published April 12, 2012

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

GSA LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Convenient short-form summary extracting key data from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published April 12, 2012 listing LTE operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, and trials/studies worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full 33-page report, which is also a free download from the GSA website home page, provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, some current industry forecasts regarding LTE, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

GSA LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Convenient 2-pages extract from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published April 12, 2012 explaining the benefits of deploying LTE in 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800), and summarizing the status of LTE1800 operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches and trials/plans worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report (33 pages) provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published April 12, 2012

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

LTE1800 Zone on the GSA website: www.gsacom.com/lte1800

Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

You are welcome to join the LTE1800 LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

Convenient 1-page extract from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published April 12, 2012 summarizing LTE TDD network plans, commitments, trials, deployments, and commercial launches worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report (33 pages) provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published April 12, 2012

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

You are welcome to join the LTE TDD LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated April 12, 2012

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

This map is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

Copyright (c) - GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association)

Deployment of LTE systems is accelerating worldwide in 2012.

This updated report, which was researched and published by GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) on April 3, 2012 confirms increasing industry commitment to LTE and shows that a robust support ecosystem of LTE user devices is established. This latest research identified a total of 347 LTE User Devices launched in the market by 63 suppliers.

The number of LTE devices, 347 as confirmed in this report, is 150 higher than the figure GSA reported on October 28, 2011, representing 76% growth in under 6 months. 53 LTE TDD capable devices are included. The number of manufacturers announcing LTE products increased by 31% in the same period.

There are 64 LTE smartphones, i.e. one third higher than GSA stated on January 20, 2012 (the date of GSA’s previous report). The number of LTE-capable tablets increased 72% in the same period.

Updates and other inputs from the industry are welcome and appreciated by email please to info@gsacom.com

Copyright of Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - 2012

This material may be used subject to accreditation of GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) as the source.

Errors and Omissions Excepted.

Detailed analysis of each of the 347 LTE devices is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). Access is restricted to logged-in registered site users from GSA member companies and network operators who supplied their corporate email address as their User ID. Full details are contained n the report.

For information on LTE operator commitments, network deployments, launches, trials, regulatory and market developments please refer to GSA's "Evolution to LTE" report which is available via the link on the home page.

Numerous charts, maps etc. concerning mobile broadband development including LTE are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

LTE1800 LinkedIN group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Chart showing the 347 LTE user devices currently in GSA's database by form factors and operating frequencies.

Also available as a small JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

Produced using data from GSA's own research as summarized in GSA's Status of the LTE Ecosystem report dated April 3, 2012

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May be used subject to accrediting GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association as the source.

Slide deck of key facts and trends from GSA's various related reports which were published up to March 13, 2012 plus related information and resources.

Copyright of GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association, 2012

Presentation by Etisalat Misr, March 2011

Etisalat Misr proudly announces the success of a pioneering 84 Mbps HSPA+ trial. This is believed to be one of the very first successful 84 Mbps HSPA+ trials across the whole world and indeed a breakthrough in the Middle East and North Africa. The trial is based on combining two technologies namely HSPA “Dual Carrier” and Multiple Input Multiple Output “MIMO” to stretch HSPA+ technology up to the maximum available limit in terms of throughput.

This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.


You may also be interested in:

Etisalat Misr announces success in conducting QoS per user differentiation trials
www.gsacom.com/media/featured_articles.php4

Spectrum: Using What We've Got

Presentation by Mike Wright, Executive Director, Networks and Access Technologies, Telstra

Given at the GSMA Spectrum Seminar, MWC2012, Barcelona, March 1, 2012

This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

Spectrum Seminar program www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_347.php

Compiled using data from mobile broadband networks and devices surveys researched and published by GSA up to March 13, 2012:

* WCDMA-HSPA networks
* HSPA+ and DC-HSPA+ networks
* UMTS900 networks
* LTE networks
* HSPA and HSPA+ devices
* LTE devices

Also available as a small JPEG file on the stats, charts and maps page www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

Copyright 2012 GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association

Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated March 13, 2012

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

This map is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

Copyright (c) - GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association)

This latest update of the GSA Evolution to LTE report confirms 242 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 81 countries, including 57 networks which are commercially launched in 32 countries.

A further 59 operators in 14 additional countries are engaged in pre-commercial LTE technology pilot trials, tests or studies.

Taken together, it means that 301 operators in 95 countries are now investing in LTE.

LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology ever.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and provides a concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, 3GPP standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published March 13, 2012

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

GSA LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Convenient 1-page extract from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published March 13, 2012 summarizing LTE TDD network plans, commitments, trials, deployments worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report (32 pages) provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published March 13, 2012

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

You are welcome to join the LTE TDD LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

Convenient 2-pages extract from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published March 13, 2012 explaining the benefits of deploying LTE in 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800), and summarizing the status of LTE1800 operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches and trials/plans worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report (32 pages) provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published March 13, 2012

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

LTE1800 Zone on the GSA website: www.gsacom.com/lte1800

Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

You are welcome to join the LTE1800 LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

Convenient short-form summary extracting key data from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published March 13, 2012 listing all LTE operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, and trials/studies worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full 32-page report, which is also a free download from the GSA website, provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, some current industry forecasts regarding LTE, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

GSA LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

By arrangement with respected independent consultancy organization Arvani Group, we provide their insightful report from the Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, February 27 - March 1, 2012.

Topics covered:

Everyone Whispering to Operators: Think Small!

WiFi’s Second Coming

Operators’ Dynamic Role in Over The Top Application Landscape

Machine to Machine Blossoming at Homes, in Cars, and at Clinics

Mobile Health

Devices with Extreme Power and Extreme Imaging

Facebook Shows a Mobile Face

NFC is now Next Functionality Coming!

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Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

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HD Voice based on the AMR (Adaptive Multi Rate) Wideband technology (W-AMR) enables high-quality voice calls in mobile networks and an improved user experience. It provides significantly higher voice quality for calls between mobile phones supporting the feature, and can be implemented in GSM, WCDMA (UMTS), and LTE networks. The higher voice quality of HD Voice improves the call experience and allows people to better share feelings, do business and communicate information. HD Voice can help mobile operators to clearly differentiate their offerings and can enable high quality services to voice dependent business like call center services, information services, emergency services etc.

This updated report from GSA outlines the opportunities and benefits of deploying HD Voice service, provides an update overview on the growing number of network deployment commitments and service launches globally (to February 20, 2012), and confirms the rapidly expanding range of HD Voice-capable phones. An increasing number of devices are now being shipped with the HD Voice feature activated as the default.

The report contains links to various HD Voice resources, including demonstration sites and information papers.

Related charts (world map showing where mobile HD Voice commercial services are launched, and graphic of compatible devices) are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4 and also as higher quality PDF files via the links on the home page www.gsacom.com

Join the discussion by becoming a member of the GSA LinkedIN group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

A dedicated HD Voice subgroup has also been established with a growing membership
www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3032759


A Mobile HD Voice Zone has been established on the GSA home page - visit www.gsacom.com and click on the banner

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators, GSA and vendors, and public announcements as appropriate. Errors and omissions excepted.

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This map shows the 31 countries where mobile HD Voice service is commercially launched on 39 networks worldwide, drawing upon data from GSA's Mobile HD Voice Global Update report of February 20, 2012 which is available to download via the link on www.gsacom.com

This map is also available as a JPEG file on page www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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20 slides summary of key facts and trends from GSA's various related reports which were published up to January 29, 2012.

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Compiled using data from mobile broadband networks and devices surveys researched and published by GSA up to January 29, 2012:

* WCDMA-HSPA networks
* HSPA+ and DC-HSPA+ networks
* UMTS900 networks
* LTE networks
* HSPA and HSPA+ devices
* LTE devices

Also available as a small JPEG file on the stats, charts and maps page www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Updated report from the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) published on February 9, 2012 providing a comprehensive overview of the momentum towards deploying 3G/WCDMA-HSPA systems in the 900 MHz band (UMTS900) for mobile broadband services, showing the benefits and opportunities of deployment of HSPA at lower frequencies, the rapidly developing regulatory position enabling the re-farming of 900 MHz spectrum for mobile broadband services, status of technical standards, UMTS900 service launches, network deployment activities and trials worldwide.

40 UMTS900 networks are commercially launched in 29 countries

Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greenland, Hong Kong, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, UK, and Venezuela

The report also confirms the excellent availability of UMTS900-compatible user devices (719 UMTS900 devices confirmed by GSA in the HSPA Devices Survey published on January 24, 2012 - see HSPA Devices Key Findings summary for latest figures).

Updates for future updates of this report, particularly from regulators, network operators, and suppliers, are welcome. Please send by email to info@gsacom.com

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators, between GSA and infrastructure vendors, and between GSA and telecommunications regulators to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

Rev1 clarified the market development status in Malaysia, plus some minor edits.

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This Fact Sheet summarizes the latest key facts and statistics from various reports researched and published by the GSA, plus mobile broadband subscriptions totals for WCDMA (including HSPA) and LTE to January 29,2012. The referenced reports are available to registered site users as free downloads - log in first, and locate the report you require via the link on the home page www.gsacom.com


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Renesas Mobile offers advanced and innovative products and services for mobile phones, car infotainment solutions, consumer electronics and industrial applications. Renesas Mobile's mission is to develop, productize and deliver communications centric semiconductor chipsets and complete hardware and software platforms built on these chipsets to meet the needs of our customers in these markets.

Website: www.renesasmobile.com

Multi-Band Multi-Mode Devices from Chipset vendor perspective

Presentation by Jaakko Hulkko, Renesas Mobile Corporation
LTE Forum 2011, Warsaw, Poland - November 24, 2011

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This is the latest report by GSA on HSPA network operator commitments, deployments, commercial launches, and trends including evolution, published on January 29, 2012.

The report lists all HSPA and HSPA+ network commitments, deployments and launches worldwide according to GSA research.

HSPA - Key Facts:

* 483 HSPA operator network commitments in 181 countries/territories
* 451 commercial networks launched in 174 countries
* ALL of the world's WCDMA operators have commercially launched HSPA service
* 339 commercial HSDPA networks (75%) support 7.2 Mbps peak or higher downlink speeds
* 241 HSPA+ network commitments in 106 countries, including 187 HSPA+ networks commercially launched in 96 countries
* Sixty two 42 Mbps DC-HSPA+ networks are commercially launched

This survey was undertaken by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators and between GSA and infrastructure vendors to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

Numerous HSPA-related charts and maps are available and may be downloaded and used, with accreditation to GSA as the source. See www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

See the related GSA report "Global HSPA+ Network Commitments and Deployments (January 29, 2012)" for concise details on worldwide HSPA+ network deployments, launches, evolution roadmap - also available as a free download via the link on the home page www.gsacom.com


Previous reports are available on this page. Pre-April 2011 reports are available at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4

This updated report summarizes the global status of HSPA+ (HSPA Evolution) network commitments, deployments and commercial launches, according to the latest research by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) which was completed and published on Januay 29, 2012.

In this report, GSA confirms that 241 operators have committed to HSPA+ network deployments in 106 countries. 187 HSPA+ systems are in commercial service in 96 countries. The report confirms that over 41% of HSPA operators have commercially launched HSPA+. The report lists every known HSPA+ operator commitment, network deployment, commercial launch and current peak downlink speed according to research by GSA, and is a free download to registered site users.

HSPA+ is a mainstream system technology for delivering mobile broadband services across the world.

The future evolution path is explained and firm operator commitments to further evolutionary steps are identified in the report.

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators and between GSA and infrastructure vendors to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

Numerous HSPA and HSPA+ related charts, graphics etc. are available for download and use at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

A related GSA report "HSPA Operator Commitments (January 29, 2012)" is also available at www.gsacom.com Copyright - Global mobile Suppliers Association

Updates are welcome by email to info@gsacom.com

The data used for producing this analysis and chart comes from the HSPA Operator Commitments report and the Global HSPA+ Network Commitments and deployments report. Both of these reports were published by GSA on January 29, 2012.

This chart is also available as a downloadable JPEG file from www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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This chart (either the JPEG file or if copied from this PDF) may be used in presentations, papers, reports, etc. subject to accreditation of Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) as the source.

GSA presents the Key Findings from its latest HSPA Devices survey which was completed on January 24, 2012.

The survey identifies 3,362 HSPA-enabled user devices launched in the market by 271 suppliers, comprising handsets, smartphones, PC datacards and modules, HSPA-enabled notebooks, netbooks and tablets, USB modems, wireless routers, Personal Media Players, femtocells, e-book readers, mobile tablets, and cameras. A total of 440 HSPA devices have been added to the GSA database in the past year. Peak downlink speeds range from 1.8 Mbps up to 84 Mbps.

245 HSPA Evolution (HSPA+) products (compared to 92 one year ago) are launched, including 93 devices which support 42 Mbps (DC-HSPA+) peak downlink capability.

Strong growth is noted in the availability of HSPA-enabled tablets, and HSPA+ enabled smartphones. Download the report for further details.

More comprehensive analysis, personalized to individual needs, can be undertaken using GAMBOD (GSA Analyzer for Mobile Broadband Devices) www.gsacom.com/gambod

GAMBOD is a search and analysis tool developed by GSA for HSPA devices, allowing searches by supplier, form factor, features, peak downlink and uplink speeds, and operating frequency. Results are presented as a list, or as a spreadsheet, or in charts. An RSS feed can be used to alert when new devices are added to the database. Charts may be inserted into documents or presentations, subject to accreditation of GSA as the source.

GAMBOD is available for use ONLY by GSA website registered users whom GSA has categorized as being from mobile network operators or from GSA member organizations. Further information is provided in the report.

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Pre-April 2011 issues of "HSPA Devices - Key Findings" reports are available at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4

4G HSPA+ and LTE

Presentation by Mike Wright, Executive Director Networks and Access Technologies, Telstra
- given on October 26, 2011 at 4G World 2011, Chicago

This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

Deployment of LTE systems is accelerating worldwide in 2012.

This updated report, which was researched and published by GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) on January 20, 2012 confirms increasing industry commitment to LTE and shows that a robust support ecosystem of LTE user devices is established. This latest research identified a total of 269 LTE User Devices launched in the market by 57 suppliers.

The number of LTE devices announced in this report is 36 per cent higher than the figure GSA reported in its similar survey published on October 28, 2011. More than 200 new LTE user devices were launched in the last 12 months (63 devices were identified by GSA on February 9, 2011).

There are 48 LTE smartphones including model and frequency variants, which is 6 times the number launched 6 months ago. The number of LTE-enabled tablets more than doubled in the same period.

Updates and other inputs from the industry are welcome and appreciated by email please to info@gsacom.com

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Errors and Omissions Excepted.

Detailed analysis of each of the 269 LTE devices is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). Access is restricted to logged-in registered site users from GSA member companies and network operators who supplied their corporate email address as their User ID. Full details are contained n the report.

For information on LTE operator commitments, network deployments, launches, trials, regulatory and market developments please refer to GSA's "Evolution to LTE" report which is available via the link on the home page.

Numerous charts, maps etc. concerning mobile broadband development including LTE are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

LTE1800 LinkedIN group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Chart showing the 269 LTE user devices currently in GSA's database by form factors.

Also available as a small JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

Produced using data from GSA's own research as summarized in GSA's Status of the LTE Ecosystem report dated January 20, 2012

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May be used subject to accrediting GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association as the source.

Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated January 5, 2012

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

The map is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

This latest update of the GSA Evolution to LTE report confirms 226 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 76 countries, including 49 networks which are commercially launched in 29 countries.

A further 59 operators in 17 additional countries are engaged in pre-commercial LTE technology pilot trials, tests or studies.

Taken together, it means that 285 operators in 93 countries are now investing in LTE.

LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology ever.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and provides a concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, 3GPP standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published January 5, 2012

(c) Copyright 2011 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

GSA LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Convenient short-form extract (only 4-pages) from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published January 5, 2012 listing all LTE operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, and trials/studies worldwide up to that date.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full 30-page report, which is also a free download from the GSA website, provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, some current industry forecasts regarding LTE, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

GSA LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Convenient 2-pages extract from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published January 5, 2012 explaining the benefits of deploying LTE in 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800), and summarizing the status of LTE1800 operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches and trials/plans worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report (30 pages) provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published January 5, 2012

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

LTE1800 Zone on the GSA website: www.gsacom.com/lte1800

Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

You are welcome to join the LTE1800 LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

Convenient 1-page extract from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published January 5, 2012 summarizing LTE TDD network plans, commitments, trials, deployments worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report (30 pages) provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published January 5, 2012

(c) Copyright 2012 Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - www.gsacom.com

Join the GSA LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

You are welcome to join the LTE TDD LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

Presentation given at LTE Forum 2011, Warsaw, Poland on November 24, 2011 by:

Dr. Adam Kurianski, CEO of Aero2, Mobyland, and CenterNet

Agenda:

- Roots of the Project

- Why LTE and Why 1800MHz?

- FDD v TDD (LTE1800/LTE2500 TDD)

- The Network

- Future


This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

Talking Eye, a UK company, has developed and patented a novel home security device allowing users to communicate, monitor and interact with their home environment via mobile phones or the Internet. The device enables two way voice and data transmission so users can talk to their front door from anywhere in the world. The technology can also be seamlessly integrated with other home security and automation devices using 868MHz or 433MHz radio frequencies.

Licensing and joint development partners are sought.

For more information please log in and download the Product Description (PDF file)

Website: www.talkingeye.net

Driving Broadband Innovation in UAE; Du LTE Evolution

Presentation by Dr. Ayman Elnashar, Sr. Director - Wireless Broadband & Site Sharing, EITC (du) – UAE
- given at the Middle East Telco World Summit, Dubai, 29-30 November, 2011

Agenda

Driving Wireless Broadband Innovation in UAE: du Broadband Portfolio

Why LTE (Data Evolution)
- Speed Enhancement
- Latency Reduction
- Rich QoS capability
- All IP Simple flat architecture

LTE Evolution

Spectrum Options

Deployment Strategy

Trial Results


This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

Presentation by Pradeep De Almeida, Group Chief Technology Officer, Dialog Axiata PLC
- given at the Middle East Telco World Summit, Dubai, 29-30 November, 2011

Agenda:

* Determining the readiness for LTE Launch
An overview of LTE deployment strategy

* Launching a pilot project LTE trial deployment at Dialog Axiata PLC

* Transition from 3G
Long term LTE deployment strategy at Dialog Axiata PLC


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Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

Presentation given by Alan Hadden, President of GSA, at the Middle East Telco World Summit, Dubai
November 29-30, 2011
Organised by Informa Telecoms and Media

References GSA's reports, stats and data published up to November 29, 2011

This new report from GSA – the Global mobile Suppliers Association, demonstrates the strong appeal of using 1800 MHz spectrum for mobile broadband. It shows from practical, economic and business perspectives why 1800 MHz will emerge as a prime band for LTE deployments in virtually all regions of the world, and be important for international roaming.

The report “Embracing the 1800MHz opportunity: “Driving mobile forward with LTE in the 1800MHz band” was prepared for GSA by Innovation Observatory and benefits from the insights and experiences contributed by several GSA member companies and pioneer LTE1800 network operators.

The report was sponsored by CSL Limited, Deutsche Telekom, Elisa, Qualcomm, StarHub and Telstra.

Published November 16, 2011

Press release: 1800MHz spectrum key to global success of LTE services, GSA study shows
www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_342.php4

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HD Voice based on the AMR (Adaptive Multi Rate) Wideband technology (W-AMR) enables high-quality voice calls in mobile networks and an improved user experience. It provides significantly higher voice quality for calls between mobile phones supporting the feature, and can be implemented in GSM, WCDMA (UMTS), and LTE networks. The higher voice quality of HD Voice improves the call experience and allows people to better share feelings, do business and communicate information. HD Voice can help mobile operators to clearly differentiate their offerings and can enable high quality services to voice dependent business like call center services, information services, emergency services etc.

This updated report from GSA outlines the opportunities and benefits of deploying HD Voice service, provides an update overview on the growing number of network deployment commitments and service launches globally (to November 21, 2011), and confirms the expanding range of HD Voice-capable phones (60 products) which are available on the market. An increasing number of devices are now being shipped with the HD Voice feature activated as the default.

The report contains links to various HD Voice resources, including demonstration sites and information papers.

Related charts (world map showing where mobile HD Voice commercial services are launched, and graphic of compatible devices) are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4 and also as higher quality PDF files via the links on the home page www.gsacom.com

Join the discussion by becoming a member of the GSA LinkedIN group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

A dedicated HD Voice subgroup has also been established with a growing membership
www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3032759


A Mobile HD Voice Zone has been established on the GSA home page - visit www.gsacom.com and click on the banner

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators, GSA and vendors, and public announcements as appropriate. Errors and omissions excepted.

Updates are welcome by email to info@gsacom.com

This chart summarizes the rapidly improving Mobile HD Voice user device eco-system for use on 3G/UMTS (i.e. WCDMA-HSPA) networks, listing 60 commercially launched products. Activation of the required W-AMR codec may be operator-specific in some markets, however an increasing number of products are now shipping globally with HD Voice capability activated as default.

This chart is also available as a small JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

Join the discussion by becoming a member of the GSA LinkedIN group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721
An HD Voice subgroup is established with a growing membership: www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3032759

A mobile HD Voice Zone has been established on the GSA home page www.gsacom.com Updates are welcome by email to info@gsacom.com

Source of data: GSA: Mobile HD Voice: Global Update report November 21, 2011 (available via the link on www.gsacom.com)

Errors and Omissions Excepted

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This map shows the 31 countries where mobile HD Voice service is commercially launched worldwide, drawing upon data from GSA's Mobile HD Voice Global Update report of November 21, 2011 which is available to download via the link on www.gsacom.com

This map is also available as a JPEG file on page www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Chart showing the 197 LTE user devices currently in GSA's database by form factor.

Also available as a small JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

Produced using data from GSA's own research as summarized in GSA's Status of the LTE Ecosystem report dated October 28, 2011

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Self Organizing Networks now and 2020

Presentation slide deck prepared by Tom Martens, LTE Lead Customer Product Management North East
Nokia Siemens Networks

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Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

This Fact Sheet summarizes the latest key facts and statistics from various reports researched and published by the GSA, plus mobile broadband subscriptions totals for WCDMA (including HSPA) and LTE to June 30, 2011. The referenced reports are available to registered site users as free downloads - log in first, and locate the report you require via the link on the home page www.gsacom.com


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This Fact Sheet and the content therein may be used and quoted, subject to accreditation of GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) as the source. For other uses please contact the GSA Secretariat by email to info@gsacom.com

Compiled using data from mobile broadband networks and devices surveys researched and published by GSA up to October 28, 2011:

* WCDMA-HSPA networks
* HSPA+ and DC-HSPA+ networks
* UMTS900 networks
* LTE networks
* HSPA and HSPA+ devices * LTE devices

HD Voice - Next Level of Voice Quality in Mobile Networks

Presentation by Jan Derksen, Head of Technical Marketing, Business Unit Networks, Ericsson
Given during a webinar organized by Light Reading on October 26, 2011

Provided to GSA with permission of the author.

To hear the full seminar (slides and audio), including the presentation by Helene Galatoire, Senior Marketing Manager, Orange
Visit www.lightreading.com/webinar.asp?webinar_id=29913
(registration required)

Ericsson white paper: HD voice – it speaks for itself
www.ericsson.com/news/111012_hd_voice_244188808_c


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Deployment of LTE systems is the main industry direction, and the major trend in 2011.

This updated report, which was researched and published by GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) on October 28, 2011 confirms increasing industry commitment to LTE and that a robust support ecosystem for LTE is rapidly establishing. This new research identified a total of 197 LTE User Devices launched in the market by 48 suppliers.

The number of LTE devices (197) announced today (October 28, 2011) is more than 3x higher the figure reported by GSA in its first “Status of the LTE Ecosystem” report published on February 9, 2011, and confirms the rapidly expanding choice and availability of LTE user devices to support accelerating network deployments around the world.

The number of LTE smartphones now launched in the market more than tripled over the last 3 months.

Updates and other inputs from the industry are welcome and appreciated by email please to info@gsacom.com

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This material may be used subject to accreditation of GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) as the source.

Errors and Omissions Excepted.

Detailed analysis of each of the 197 LTE devices is supported in the new GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). Access is restricted to logged-in registered site users from GSA member companies and network operators who supplied their corporate email address as their User ID.

For information on LTE operator commitments, network deployments, launches, trials, regulatory and market developments please refer to GSA's "Evolution to LTE" report which is available via the link on the home page.

Numerous charts, maps etc. concerning mobile broadband development including LTE are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

LTE1800 LinkedIN group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

NEW: LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

This updated report summarizes the global status of HSPA+ (HSPA Evolution) network commitments, deployments and commercial launches, according to the latest research by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) which was completed and published on October 28, 2011.

In this report, GSA confirms that 211 operators have committed to HSPA+ network deployments in 89 countries. 152 HSPA+ systems are in commercial service in 79 countries. The report confirms that around 36% of HSPA operators have commercially launched HSPA+. The report lists every known HSPA+ operator commitment, network deployment, commercial launch and current peak downlink speed and is a free download to registered site users.

HSPA+ is a mainstream system technology for delivering mobile broadband services across the world. GSA forecasts there will be at least 180 commercial HSPA+ networks by end 2011.

The future evolution path is explained and firm operator commitments to further evolutionary steps are identified in the report.

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators and between GSA and infrastructure vendors to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

Numerous HSPA and HSPA+ related charts, graphics etc. are available for download and use at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

A related report "HSPA Operator Commitments (October 28, 2011)" is also available at www.gsacom.com Copyright - Global mobile Suppliers Association

Updates are welcome by email to info@gsacom.com

This is the latest report by GSA on HSPA network operator commitments, deployments, commercial launches, and trends including evolution, published on October 28, 2011.

The report lists all HSPA and HSPA+ network commitments, deployments and launches worldwide according to GSA research.

HSPA - Key Facts:

* 462 HSPA operator network commitments in 173 countries/territories
* 424 commercial networks launched in 165 countries
* ALL of the world's WCDMA operators have commercially launched HSPA service
* 304 commercial HSDPA networks (71.7%) support 7.2 Mbps peak or higher downlink speeds
* 182 operators have committed to HSUPA including 174 HSUPA operators commercially launched in 84 countries
* 211 HSPA+ network commitments in 89 countries, including 152 HSPA+ networks commercially launched in 79 countries
* GSA forecasts at least 180 commercial HSPA+ systems will be in commercial service by end 2011
* 49 commercial DC-HSPA+ networks support 42 Mbps peak downlink today plus another 41 on-going deployments and commitments
* 335 out of 462 HSPA network operator commitments (72.5%) have also committed to EDGE deployment

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators and between GSA and infrastructure vendors to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

Numerous HSPA-related charts and maps are available and may be downloaded and used, with accreditation to GSA as the source. See www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

See the related GSA report "Global HSPA+ Network Commitments and Deployments (October 28, 2011)" for additional details on worldwide HSPA+ network deployments, launches, evolution roadmap - also available as a free download via the link on the home page www.gsacom.com


Previous reports are available on this page. Pre-April 2011 reports are available at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4

Updated report from the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) published on October 28, 2011 providing a comprehensive overview of the momentum towards deploying 3G/WCDMA-HSPA systems in the 900 MHz band (UMTS900) for mobile broadband services, showing the benefits and opportunities of deployment of HSPA at lower frequencies, the rapidly developing regulatory position enabling the re-farming of 900 MHz spectrum for mobile broadband services, status of technical standards, UMTS900 service launches, network deployment activities and trials worldwide, and confirming the excellent and rapidly growing availability of UMTS900-compatible user devices (663 UMTS900 devices confirmed by GSA in the HSPA Devices Survey published on August 4, 2011- see HSPA Devices Key Findings summary for latest figures).

Updates for future updates of this report, particularly from regulators, network operators, and suppliers, are welcome. Please send by email to info@gsacom.com

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators,between GSA and infrastructure vendors, and between GSA and communications regulators to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

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The data used for producing this analysis and chart comes from the HSPA Operator Commitments report and the Global HSPA+ Network Commitments and deployments report - both were published by GSA on October 28, 2011.

This chart is also available as a downloadable JPEG file from www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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This chart (either the JPEG file or if copied from this PDF) may be used in presentations, papers, reports, etc. subject to accreditation of Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) as the source.

This Fact Sheet summarizes the latest key facts and statistics from various reports researched and published by the GSA, plus mobile broadband subscriptions totals for WCDMA (including HSPA) and LTE to June 30, 2011. The referenced reports are available to registered site users as free downloads - log in first, and locate the report you require via the link on the home page www.gsacom.com


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This Fact Sheet and the content therein may be used and quoted, subject to accreditation of GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) as the source. For other uses please contact the GSA Secretariat by email to info@gsacom.com

Compiled using data from mobile broadband networks and devices surveys researched and published by GSA up to October 12, 2011:

* WCDMA networks
* HSPA networks
* HSPA+ networks
* UMTS900 networks
* LTE networks
* HSPA and HSPA+ devices * Dual-mode HSPA/LTE devices

All of the above-mentioned surveys are downloadable via the links on the home page www.gsacom.com

This wallchart is also available as a JPEG file e.g. for importing into presentations and reports etc. (use is free and subject to accreditation to GSA as the source), and is downloadable from the GSM/3G stats/charts page www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Chart showing the regional distribution of 185 LTE network operator commitments worldwide, in PDF file format, based on the information contained in the latest Evolution to LTE report published by GSA on October 12, 2011.

This chart is also available as a downloadable JPEG file at www.gsacom.com//downloads/charts/Global_LTE_Commitments.php4

The chart is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source.

Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated October 12, 2011

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

The map is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

This latest update of the GSA Evolution to LTE report confirms 185 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 66 countries, including 35 networks which are commercially launched in 21 countries. The number of operators committed to LTE network deployments has increased by 64% in the past year.

A further 63 operators in 21 additional countries are engaged in pre-commercial LTE technology pilot trials, tests or studies.

Taken together, it means that 248 operators in 87 countries are now investing in LTE.

LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology ever.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and provides a concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, 3GPP standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published October 12, 2011

NOTE: this rev2 issue of the report was posted October 14, 2011 to incorporate new information received

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LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

Convenient 1-page extract from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published October 12, 2011 summarizing LTE TDD network plans, commitments, trials, deployments.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report (26 pages) provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published October 12, 2011

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Convenient 1-page extract from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published October 12, 2011 explaining the benefits of deploying LTE in 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800), and summarizing the status of LTE1800 operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches and trials/plans worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report (26 pages) provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published October 12, 2011

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LTE1800 Zone on the GSA website: www.gsacom.com/lte1800

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You are welcome to join the LTE1800 LinkedIN Group at www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

Convenient short-form extract (only 4-pages) from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published October 12, 2011 listing operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, and trials/studies.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full 26-pages report provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, some current industry forecasts regarding LTE, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published October 12, 2011

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LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

HD Voice based on the AMR (Adaptive Multi Rate) Wideband technology (W-AMR) enables high-quality voice calls in mobile networks and an improved user experience. It provides significantly higher voice quality for calls between mobile phones supporting the feature, and can be implemented in GSM, WCDMA (UMTS), and LTE networks. The higher voice quality of HD Voice improves the call experience and allows people to better share feelings, do business and communicate information. HD Voice can help mobile operators to clearly differentiate their offerings and can enable high quality services to voice dependent business like call center services, information services, emergency services etc.

This updated report from GSA outlines the opportunities and benefits of deploying HD Voice service, provides an update overview on the growing number of network deployment commitments and service launches globally (to October 3, 2011), and confirms the expanding range of HD Voice-capable phones (52 products) which are available on the market. An increasing number of devices are now being shipped with the HD Voice feature activated as the default. A new single logo has been launched to help identify mobile HD voice enabled devices and services.

Links to various HD Voice resources are also included, including to demonstration sites and other references.

Related charts (world map showing where mobile HD Voice commercial services are launched, and graphic of compatible devices) are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4 and also as higher quality PDF files via the links on the home page www.gsacom.com

Join the discussion by becoming a member of the GSA LinkedIN group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

A dedicated HD Voice subgroup has also been established with a growing membership
www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3032759


This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators, GSA and vendors, and public announcements as appropriate. Errors and omissions excepted.

Updates are welcome by email to info@gsacom.com

This map shows the 29 countries where mobile HD Voice service is commercially launched worldwide, drawing upon data from GSA's Mobile HD Voice Global Update report of October 3, 2011 which is available to download via the link on www.gsacom.com

This map is also available as a JPEG file on page www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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