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The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) presents its latest GSM/3G and LTE Market Update (published March 3, 2011). Key findings from several recent GSA reports are highlighted.
Mobile broadband continues to develop and succeed at a phenomenal pace. Over 99% of the world's WCDMA operators have deployed HSPA on their networks, which was achieved in just 5 years.
Migration to HSPA+ was the major trend in 2010 with more than 1 in 4 HSPA networks now with HSPA+ in commercial service.
2010 was also a good year for LTE, with ever-growing operator commitments to deploy networks, more commercial launches, and the future roadmap of LTE-Advanced gaining official approval from the ITU as an IMT-Advanced (4G) technology. The pace of development for LTE and network deployments are expected to quicken in 2011. In addition to newly licensed spectrum becoming available for LTE (sub 1 GHz digital dividend, and 2.6 GHz) a significant momentum is building for deploying LTE systems in re-farmed existing 1800 MHz spectrum as a strategy of interest to many operators.
Many of the slides and graphics, maps etc. used in this Market Update are downloadable as JPEG files at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4
For a regularly updated summary of key industry facts click on www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_fastfacts.php4
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March 3, 2011 - [3.4 MB]
November 25, 2010 - [3.2 MB]
The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) presents its latest GSM/3G and LTE Market Update (published November 25, 2010). Key findings from several recent GSA reports are highlighted.
Mobile broadband continues to develop and succeed at a phenomenal pace. Over 99% of the world's WCDMA operators have deployed HSPA on their networks, and this has been achieved in just 5 years.
Migration to HSPA+ is a major trend this year with more than 1 in 5 HSPA networks now with HSPA+ in commercial service.
2010 has also been a good year for LTE, with ever-growing operator commitments to deploy networks, and the future roadmap of LTE-Advanced gaining official approval from the ITU as an IMT-Advanced (4G) technology.
Many of the slides and graphics, maps etc. used in this Market Update are downloadable as JPEG files at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4
For a regularly updated summary of key industry facts click on www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_fastfacts.php4
Copyright of Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA)
Mobile broadband continues to develop and succeed at a phenomenal pace. Over 99% of the world's WCDMA operators have deployed HSPA on their networks, and this has been achieved in just 5 years.
Migration to HSPA+ is a major trend this year with more than 1 in 5 HSPA networks now with HSPA+ in commercial service.
2010 has also been a good year for LTE, with ever-growing operator commitments to deploy networks, and the future roadmap of LTE-Advanced gaining official approval from the ITU as an IMT-Advanced (4G) technology.
Many of the slides and graphics, maps etc. used in this Market Update are downloadable as JPEG files at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4
For a regularly updated summary of key industry facts click on www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_fastfacts.php4
Copyright of Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA)
August 9, 2010 - [3.3 MB]
- The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) presents this latest GSM/3G Market Update (published August 9, 2010). Mobile broadband continues as the major trend. The world’s first LTE networks are launched in Sweden and Norway. 110 operators are investing in LTE comprizing 80 firm commitments to deploy networks in 33 countries, plus 30 pre-commitment trials and studies. 116 operators have committed to HSPA+ deployments with 63 HSPA+ networks (that's almost 1 in every 5 HSPA networks) now launched. Almost 99% of WCDMA operators have launched the HSPA upgrade for mobile broadband. HSUPA is commercially launched on a third of 353 commercial HSPA networks and is available now in 60 countries on 118 networks. The number of HSPA user devices is rapidly growing, as is the number of suppliers participating in this market. The latest GSA survey identified 2,579 HSPA devices launched by 235 suppliers.
Stats at a glance: www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_fastfacts.php4
New and important mobile subscriptions milestones have been reached during Q2 2010:
* APAC: 2 billion GSM and WCDMA subscriptions milestone passed
* INDIA: 500 million GSM and WCDMA subscriptions milestone passed
* CHINA: 700 million GSM and WCDMA subscriptions milestone passed
* CLAC: 500 million GSM and WCDMA subscriptions milestone passed in the Central, Latin America and Caribbean region
This update also highlights how mobile HD voice services are an important market opportunity and reports on 3 commercial service launches and the growing eco-system of devices from leading vendors which support this service.
We also highlight two mobile broadband seminars that GSA is organizing - one in Hong Kong (September 6th, organized jointly with Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation) and one in London (September 27th). Details are provided in the Market Update and on the GSA website www.gsacom.com
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February 10, 2010 - [3.5 MB]
HSPA+ Meeting Operator Needs to Deliver More Data
Concise, 4-page summary based on GSA's latest comprehensive surveys of network commitments, deployments and launches covering GSM/EDGE, EDGE Evolution, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE systems, and highlighting the key trends and industry directions.
3G/WCDMA is in commercial service in 135 countries and the leading 3G system globally. 97% of WCDMA operators have commercially launched HSPA.
Mobile broadband downlink and uplink speeds using HSPA are evolving. The Network Update reports on 80 operator commitments to deploy HSPA+ including 41 commercial systems launched in 26 countries.
Several operators are launching HSPA+ in 2009 for 21 Mbps peak downlink speeds and above.
LTE is attracting global industry support; 51 operators have committed to deployments.
2,137 HSPA Devices are launched in the market.
The Network Update also presents the latest status on allocation of spectrum including Digital Dividend spectrum for mobile broadband services.
Information is given about a new GSA report on Mobile Industry Actions Towards Sustainability.
The GSM family of systems (which embraces GPRS/EDGE, WCDMA-HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE) increased its global subscriptions market share to 89.7% by 31.12.09.
Copyright - Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) 2010. May be used/referenced subject to accreditation to GSA as the source.
Concise, 4-page summary based on GSA's latest comprehensive surveys of network commitments, deployments and launches covering GSM/EDGE, EDGE Evolution, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE systems, and highlighting the key trends and industry directions.
3G/WCDMA is in commercial service in 135 countries and the leading 3G system globally. 97% of WCDMA operators have commercially launched HSPA.
Mobile broadband downlink and uplink speeds using HSPA are evolving. The Network Update reports on 80 operator commitments to deploy HSPA+ including 41 commercial systems launched in 26 countries.
Several operators are launching HSPA+ in 2009 for 21 Mbps peak downlink speeds and above.
LTE is attracting global industry support; 51 operators have committed to deployments.
2,137 HSPA Devices are launched in the market.
The Network Update also presents the latest status on allocation of spectrum including Digital Dividend spectrum for mobile broadband services.
Information is given about a new GSA report on Mobile Industry Actions Towards Sustainability.
The GSM family of systems (which embraces GPRS/EDGE, WCDMA-HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE) increased its global subscriptions market share to 89.7% by 31.12.09.
Copyright - Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) 2010. May be used/referenced subject to accreditation to GSA as the source.
June 12, 2009 - [530.7 KB]
Concise, 4-page summary of network deployments, launches status, trends and evolution of GSM/EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE systems and devices. Published in June 2009.
Also includes:
- EDGE Evolution
- UMTS900, UMTS850
- HSPA devices availability
- Mobile broadband spectrum including Digital Dividend update
Also includes:
- EDGE Evolution
- UMTS900, UMTS850
- HSPA devices availability
- Mobile broadband spectrum including Digital Dividend update
February 5, 2009 - [264.8 KB]
3G Evolution Steps Confirmed by Multiple Operators for HSPA+, LTE and EDGE Evolution
Concise, 4-page summary of network deployments, launches status, trends and evolution of GSM/EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE systems.
3G/WCDMA is in commercial service in 115 countries and the leading 3G system globally, with a 71.3% share of commercial networks.
Over 93.5% of commercial WCDMA operators have commercially launched HSPA.
Mobile broadband downlink and uplink speeds using HSPA are evolving.
Several operators are launching HSPA+ in 2009 for 21 Mbps peak downlink speeds and above.
LTE is attracting global industry support; over 20 operators committed.
1,276 HSPA Devices launched in the market.
UMTS900 networks and devices status.
Digital Dividend update - Progress in Europe.
The GSM family of systems increased global subscriptions market share to 89.5% by 31.12.08.
Concise, 4-page summary of network deployments, launches status, trends and evolution of GSM/EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE systems.
3G/WCDMA is in commercial service in 115 countries and the leading 3G system globally, with a 71.3% share of commercial networks.
Over 93.5% of commercial WCDMA operators have commercially launched HSPA.
Mobile broadband downlink and uplink speeds using HSPA are evolving.
Several operators are launching HSPA+ in 2009 for 21 Mbps peak downlink speeds and above.
LTE is attracting global industry support; over 20 operators committed.
1,276 HSPA Devices launched in the market.
UMTS900 networks and devices status.
Digital Dividend update - Progress in Europe.
The GSM family of systems increased global subscriptions market share to 89.5% by 31.12.08.
June 13, 2008 - [539.3 KB]
* GSM/3G Fast Facts
* 90% of WCDMA Operators Have Launched HSPA
* WCDMA-HSPA deployments
* WCDMA/HSPA-GSM/EDGE combination
* User devices
* Evolution of Network Speeds, including Evolved HSPA. EDGE Evolution, LTE
* GSM subscriptions performance globally and by region
* GSA Mobile Broadband Forum
* GSA Information Papers, Surveys, Fact Sheets
* GSA Market Intelligence
* 90% of WCDMA Operators Have Launched HSPA
* WCDMA-HSPA deployments
* WCDMA/HSPA-GSM/EDGE combination
* User devices
* Evolution of Network Speeds, including Evolved HSPA. EDGE Evolution, LTE
* GSM subscriptions performance globally and by region
* GSA Mobile Broadband Forum
* GSA Information Papers, Surveys, Fact Sheets
* GSA Market Intelligence
February 5, 2008 - [490.7 KB]
GSM/3G Fast Facts
Mobile Broadband Breakthrough in 2007 with HSPA
WCDMA-HSPA deployments
WCDMA/HSPA-GSM/EDGE combination
User devices
Evolution of Network Speeds, including Evolved HSPA. EDGE Evolution, LTE
GSM subscriptions performance globally and by region
GSA Activities, including GSA Mobile Broadband Forum, Information Papers, Market Intelligence
Mobile Broadband Breakthrough in 2007 with HSPA
WCDMA-HSPA deployments
WCDMA/HSPA-GSM/EDGE combination
User devices
Evolution of Network Speeds, including Evolved HSPA. EDGE Evolution, LTE
GSM subscriptions performance globally and by region
GSA Activities, including GSA Mobile Broadband Forum, Information Papers, Market Intelligence
December 17, 2007 - [1.5 MB]
GSM/3G Network Update - Spanish language version
December 17, 2007 - [1.6 MB]
GSM/3G Network Update - Portuguese language version
November 21, 2007 - [1.5 MB]
GSM/3G Fast Facts
3G/WCDMA and HSDPA Networks Delivering Mobile Broadband Services Globally
Evolution of network data speeds
HSUPA deployments and launches
WCDMA/HSDPA and GSM/EDGE combination
Networks Evolution: EDGE, HSPA, LTE
EDGE, WCDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA devices launches, availability, frequency bands, speeds
Spectrum for mobile broadband
GSM subscriptions/performance globally and by region
ALSO AVAILABLE ON THIS PAGE IN SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE
3G/WCDMA and HSDPA Networks Delivering Mobile Broadband Services Globally
Evolution of network data speeds
HSUPA deployments and launches
WCDMA/HSDPA and GSM/EDGE combination
Networks Evolution: EDGE, HSPA, LTE
EDGE, WCDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA devices launches, availability, frequency bands, speeds
Spectrum for mobile broadband
GSM subscriptions/performance globally and by region
ALSO AVAILABLE ON THIS PAGE IN SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE
October 11, 2007 - [478.8 KB]
HSPA Facts
Mobile Broadband success stories from HSPA network operators (HSDPA, HSUPA) globally, featuring in this update:
KTF, South Korea
Mobitel, Slovenia
3, UK
Vodafone, Spain
Telia, Sweden
Telstra NextG™, Australia
M1, Singapore
Maxis, Malaysia
MTN, South Africa
SmarTone-Vodafone, Hong Kong
+ GSA’s Q2 07 survey of commercial HSDPA operators
Mobile Broadband success stories from HSPA network operators (HSDPA, HSUPA) globally, featuring in this update:
KTF, South Korea
Mobitel, Slovenia
3, UK
Vodafone, Spain
Telia, Sweden
Telstra NextG™, Australia
M1, Singapore
Maxis, Malaysia
MTN, South Africa
SmarTone-Vodafone, Hong Kong
+ GSA’s Q2 07 survey of commercial HSDPA operators
December 1, 2006 - [792.7 KB]
GSM/3G Fast Facts
WCDMA-HSDPA is Driving Mobile Broadband Services Globally
UMTS 900
Evolved GERAN (EDGE Evolution)
CDMA operators choosing GSM
GSM market share hits 83%
WCDMA-HSDPA is Driving Mobile Broadband Services Globally
UMTS 900
Evolved GERAN (EDGE Evolution)
CDMA operators choosing GSM
GSM market share hits 83%
June 16, 2006 - [364.7 KB]
- GSM passes 2 billion subscriptions in June 2006
- Subscriptions growth by region
- Evolution to 3G - GSM/EDGE and WCDMA-HSDPA deployments worldwide
- Devices launched and availability: GSM/EDGE, WCDMA, HSDPA
- LTE [Long Term Evolution]
- GSM/3G resources
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