Presentation given by Alan Hadden, President, Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) at the CommunicAsia2009 Summit, Singapore Expo, June 18, 2009

Next Generation Broadband Forum program http://www.communicasia.com/NGBF_forum.htm#day2

Synopsis:

Although most mobile broadband networks operate at frequencies around 2100 MHz, the use of lower frequencies such as 900 MHz or 850 MHz would provide larger coverage in rural areas and improved indoor penetration in urban areas. The availability of “digital dividend” spectrum in the 470–862 MHz bands resulting from the migration from analogue to digital terrestrial TV will provide similar opportunities. What’s the status of commercial launches of mobile broadband at lower frequencies and how are regulatory regimes evolving to accommodate these options?

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From TD-SCDMA to TD-LTE


Presentation given by Stephen Hire, Director of Marketing, Aeroflex Asia at CommunicAsia2009 Summit, Singapore Expo, June 18, 2009

Aeroflex is a member organization of the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA)

Optus is a leader in integrated telecommunications, delivering cutting-edge communications, information technology and entertainment services to the Australian market. The company is a subsidiary of SingTel and provides mobile service to over 7.79 million mobile subscribers across two networks in Australia – a newer, dual-band UMTS900/ UMTS2100 nationwide network, and a nationwide 2G GSM network. As a company known for bringing competition and improved products and services to its customers, Optus commenced building its HSPA-based UMTS900 network in December 2007 which helped it achieve voice and data coverage for 96% of the Australian population by December 2008.

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Evolution of data throughput performance is a key trend. This Information Paper published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) provides an update of current 3GPP mobile broadband network capabilities and the evolution path, including EDGE Evolution, Evolved HSPA (HSPA+) and LTE.

94% of commercial WCDMA operators have launched HSPA systems. 196 HSDPA network operators (over 73%) have commercially launched 3.6 Mbps peak or higher downlink data rate capability.

105 HSDPA operators i.e. over 39% support 7.2 Mbps peak or higher.

86 network operators have committed to HSUPA, including 72 in commercial service today in 42 countries.

HSPA+ systems are commercially launched in Australia, Austria, Hong Kong and Singapore with several more planning to enter service in 2009

31 operators have committed to LTE, including up to 12 networks which are anticipated to enter commercial service during 2010.

Presentation by Alan Hadden, President, Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) at the Informa LTE World Summit, Berlin on May 18, 2009

Information Paper researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) providing an overview of the momentum towards introducing 3G/WCDMA-HSPA systems in the 900 MHz band (UMTS900 is also referred to as WCDMA900), showing the benefits and opportunities of deployment of HSPA at lower frequencies, the regulatory position concerning re-farming of 900 MHz spectrum and latest developments, status of technical standards, UMTS900 service launches, network deployment activities and trials worldwide, and the improved availability of UMTS900 user devices.

Updates from regulators, network operators, and suppliers are welcome by email to info@gsacom.com

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Also see GSA press release:
Prepare for New Wave of UMTS900 Deployments as Brussels Gives the Green Light, says GSA
http://www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_267.php4

This short report was presented on behalf of GSA by Mr Jonas Sundborg at 3GPP PCG meeting #22, Kyoto, Japan (April 27, 2009), and covers the following topics:

* Market snapshot (subscriptions, mobile broadband networks and devices - GSM, EDGE, WCDMA-HSPA, HSPA+)

* LTE – status, network operator commitments worldwide, outlook

* Mobile broadband opportunities in spectrum below 1 GHz, including status of UMTS900, and opportunities for mobile broadband as part of the Digital Dividend


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

3GPP website: www.3gpp.org

A concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and SAE - System Architecture Evolution, being standardized in 3GPP for commercial deployments beginning in the 2009-2010 timeframe, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, device/platforms availability, agreement on licensing IPR, latest trials results, spectrum, and plans for future evolution of LTE for consideration for the ITU IMT-Advanced standard.

Updated April 15th, 2009

Related Chart: Radio Access Evolution GSM to LTE
http://www.gsacom.com//downloads/charts/3G_GSM_to_LTE_roadmap.php4

Chart: Evolution of Mobile Systems to 3G
http://www.gsacom.com//downloads/charts/Evolution_of_mobile_systems_to_3G.php4

World map showing 31 LTE network operator commitments, in PDF file format, based on the status reported in the Evolution to LTE information paper published by GSA on April 15, 2009

The world map of Global LTE commitments is also available as a downloadable JPEG file at www.gsacom.com//downloads/charts/Global_LTE_Commitments.php4

GSA presentation on the GSM Association Digital Dividend Pavilion at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, charting the phenomenal growth of HSPA-enabled mobile broadband globally, and showing how personal broadband for all would become reality by using the Digital Dividend for mobile broadband services.

The ITU World Radiocommunication Conference WRC-07 allocated the upper UHF sub-band of 790-862 MHz to Mobile Service for IMT services use on a Primary basis in Region 1, which includes Europe, Africa, Middle East, Russia, and CIS. These frequencies provide excellent coverage and performance characteristics for extending mobile broadband to rural and semi-urban areas, and also for improving in-building coverage, as proven by several commercial HSPA deployments around the world in the 850 MHz and 900 MHz bands.

The success of mobile broadband and future demand expectations, combined with the existing strong political momentum e.g. in Europe, needs to convert into early decisions by regulators to allocate these frequencies for mobile broadband services. Finland, France, Sweden and Switzerland are the first countries to confirm that they will allocate 790–862 MHz for mobile broadband services. Harmonization of this band for mobile broadband services, and expediency, are key to ensuring lowest costs and fastest time to market.

Mobile broadband service enabled by HSPA - High Speed Packet Access, is a worldwide success. This would not have been possible without suitable and competitive HSPA user devices being available in the market, and a strong and global commitment by the industry.

This 4-page document is a celebration of the HSPA Devices Success Story, showing how their availability has rapidly grown to 1,276 products launched in the market (January 26, 2009), how all market segments are addressed, how performance is continually evolving including faster data rates for both downlink and uplink, the suppliers participating in the market, operating frequencies, and the future outlook, including evolution to HSPA+ and LTE systems.

Key Findings from the most recent GSA HSPA Devices survey (1,409 HSPA Devices launched - March 10, 2009) are available at http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4

The HSPA full product list is available at http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/surveys.php4

GSA Information Paper comprising a 1-page overview and market update on EDGE Evolution, a package of enhancements to GSM/EDGE currently being standardised in 3GPP as part of Release 7, which will enable bit-rates to over 1 Mbps peak, higher uplink performance, spectral efficiency at least twice as good as today, latency (round trip time) reduced to below 100 ms, and generate ARPU growth. Updated January 2, 2009.

GSA co-hosted the UMTS900 Workshop at the GSM 3G Middle East conference in Dubai on December 17, 2008 and delivered this latest UMTS900 Market Overview, including new network launches and newly launched UMTS900 devices.

All the other UMTS900 presentations in Dubai, by speakers from Ericsson, HTC, Huawei, Nokia, Qualcomm and UMTS Forum, are available for free view/download at http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/dubai_2008.php4

An earlier co-hosted UMTS900 workshop was held in Cape Town on November 20, 2008 (presentations from the Cape Town UMTS900 workshop are available at http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/cape_town_2008.php4).

GSA co-hosted the UMTS900 Workshop at the AfricaCom conference in Cape Town on November 20, 2008 and delivered the Market Overview.

Another co-hosted UMTS900 workshop will be held in Dubai on December 17, 2008.

This short report was presented on behalf of GSA by Mr Jonas Sundborg at 3GPP PCG meeting #21, Moscow, Russia (October 6, 2008), and covers the following topics:

- Market snapshot (subscriptions, mobile broadband networks, devices)

- UMTS900

- GSA 10 Years Anniversary

- Current topics and activities

3GPP website: www.3gpp.org

GSA published this new operator case study on Elisa Corporation in Finland which shows significant cost and coverage benefits of deploying 3G services with UMTS900. A wireless pioneer, Elisa established the inaugural GSM network, made the very first GSM call and launched the first GSM service in July 1991. In November 2007, the company continued its groundbreaking role by launching the world’s first UMTS900 network service.

Expert view on the 3G policy for India

Interview for JM Financial given by Mr. TV Ramachandran, Director General, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), with his views on 3G policy and implications for the sector.

Published here with permission

COAI website www.coai.in

Presentation "The Impact of LTE" given by Alan Hadden, President, GSA on June 20, 2008 at the CommunicAsia 2008 Summit, Singapore Expo

High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technology is evolving, with key improvements in voice and data performance that will make mobile broadband an even better experience. This paper which was co-written by GSA, Nokia and NSN discusses some important advances which are set to enhance the end-user experience especially for consumers with handheld devices.

Overview of the Dual Transfer Mode (DTM) feature standardized by 3GPP that enables simultaneous voice and data communications using GSM/GPRS/EDGE devices. Includes description of the DTM feature, operator and user benefits, user cases, network implementations, DTM-capable user devices launched in the market, chipsets and test systems

Report: US 700 MHz Spectrum and Auction 73 Results, with Conclusions and Observations

This comprehensive report follows the auction in the US by the FCC of spectrum in the 700 MHz band. The 700 MHz band becomes available as a result of the impending transition to digital TV.

The Auction lasted for 38 days and 261 rounds, raising revenues of USD 19.1 billion (excluding D block), which is almost twice the amount that Congress budgeted. 700 MHz is a global band as defined at WRC 2007, which is suitable for wireless broadband multimedia services and allows global roaming, interoperable applications and economies of scale.

The report was prepared for GSA by Mark Racek, Office of Public Affairs and Regulations, Ericsson Inc., and summarizes the background to the sale, what spectrum was offered, license rules and requirements, the detailed Auction results, and provides key conclusions and observations.

GSA is a Market Representation Partner of 3GPP and a member of its PCG (Project Co-ordination Group)

This short report covers the following:

* Market snapshot, statistics
* WCDMA-HSPA mobile broadband success
* LTE
* How GSA is promoting 3GPP systems

The report was presented on behalf of GSA by Mr Jonas Sundborg at 3GPP PCG meeting #20, Juan les Pins, France (April 22, 2008)

3GPP website: www.3gpp.org

WCDMA systems including HSPA are deployed in the 850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, and 2100 MHz bands. WCDMA and HSPA are part of the 3GPP evolutionary roadmap for GSM and being followed by GSM operators worldwide. WCDMA is deployed in 70% of all commercial 3G networks globally.

This short paper provides an overview of the present spectrum situation including developments in the 700, 850, 900 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands, and summarizes the additional spectrum identified by WRC '07

Useful additional resources/links:

GSA Information Paper “UMTS 900”
www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4

GSA 3G/WCDMA-HSPA Fact Sheet
www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4#3G_WCDMA_Fact_Sheet

WRC 07 Outcome and some views
www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4

GSA submission to Ofcom 2GHz, 2.6 GHz spectrum consultation
http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/consultation_responses.php4

FCC Auction 73 Fact Sheet
http://wireless.fcc.gov/auctions/default.htm?job=auction_factsheet&id=73#Licenses Offered

Total Telecom recently ran a series of articles by Mary Lenninghan on various Eastern European telecoms markets, following briefings with CEOs of five Telekom Austria subsidiaries. In addition to valuable insight into the featured telecoms operators, the articles provide current information on the shape of the market in Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia. The articles are reproduced here with permission of Total Telecom.

This short presentation summarizes the decisions taken at WRC '07 and the key outcomes for the mobile industry.

Kindly prepared for GSA by Håkan Ohlsén and Lasse Wieweg, Ericsson AB

This Information Paper gives an overview of the NGMN Alliance, covering:
Background and membership, sponsors
Vision and target
Activities

This Information Paper gives an overview of the drivers and industry commitment to standardise a "Common IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem)" in 3GPP, to meet the needs of the fixed, mobile, cable and broadband wireless communities.

Presentation by Alan Hadden, President, GSA at "20 Years of GSM" seminar
Lemesos, Cyprus, March 15-16, 2007

Background to seminar: www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_217.php4

Programme & all seminar presentations: www.3gpp.org/ftp/workshop/2007-03-14_20%20Years%20of%20GSM/Presentation/

Press release: www.etsi.org/pressroom/Previous/2007/2007_03_gsm20yrs.htm

Many governments are working today to develop and implement Universal Access programs for telecommunications and information infrastructure for rural and low-income areas in the emerging markets, including Africa, Asia, India and Latin America. Mobile communications is the most sensible and effective response to bridging the digital divide. The worldwide economies of scale of GSM/EDGE and WCDMA/HSPA technologies enable a continuous reduction in Total Cost of Ownership, so that data services can ultimately be delivered to a mass market. The open standards roadmap, which continues with 3GPP LTE, ensures continuing efficiency and cost benefits.

This paper was submitted for publication in the ITU Telecom World 2006 Forum Proceedings, as background to GSA participation in the Digital Society Panel Session DS-P: Is distance really dead

Presentation by GSA at the (Informa) Ultra Low Cost Handset conference, London

Celebrating 15 years of GSM in commercial service, over 2 billion subscriptions and over 81% share of the worldwide mobile communications market.

Introductory remarks by conference chairman Alan Hadden, President, GSA

Presentation by GSA at the 3GPP PCG Workshop China, Beijing

GSA Report to ETSI General Assembly #47, Nice, 28-29 March 2006

3G/WCDMA Hit the Mainstream in 2005

Chairman's remarks to the IIR HSDPA Implementation Strategies conference, Amsterdam, December 6-7, 2005

Presentation by GSA at IIR 3G World Congress 2005, Hong Kong

Presentation by GSA at IIR "Strategically Deploying EDGE" conference in Barcelona

Focus on Central and Eastern Europe - Keynote presentation by Alan Hadden, President, GSA at NextGen Mobile, Warsaw

Presentation by Alan Hadden, President, GSA at GSM Brasil 2005, Rio de Janeiro

• Evolution to 3G with GSM/EDGE/WCDMA
• Universal access; addressing rural and low ARPU markets profitably

Update on WCDMA network deployments, subscribers globally and devices availability.

The 21st Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition of CANTO (Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Organizations) was held in St. Kitts (West Indies). The event brought together more than 45 telecommunications organizations from 30 countries of the region. The theme of this year's event was "Telecom Liberalization and the CSME: "Opening New doors" )CSME is short for Caribbean Single Market and Economy). 60 companies exhibited, and in total there were more than 450 participants present. GSA was represented by Peter Reinisch, Vice President who presented an update on the GSM/3G Market, which was well received. The aim of the presentation was to show the dominating role of GSM and its evolution world-wide. It also showed that GSM/3G is essential to strengthen the economy of the CANTO states.

GSA chaired Day 1 of IIR's Strategically Deploying HSDPA conference, 25-28 April 2005, Lisbon - opening remarks by Alan Hadden, President, GSA.

GSA is a 3GPP Market Representation Partner and presented this report to the delegates of the 3GPP Project Co-ordination Group (PCG) meeting in Cancun.
More about 3GPP at http://www.gsacom.com/3gpp/