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WCDMA / HSPA Databank

GSA Factsheet on the global commercialization of mobile broadband enabled by 3G/WCDMA-HSPA systems including statistics, analysis and trends on network deployments and launches (WCDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+), 3G subscription growth including HSPA, and EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA devices launched in the market, evolution of downlink and uplink data speeds, UMTS900 and UMTS850 benefits and deployments, combined WCDMA-HSPA and EDGE networks, EDGE Evolution, Evolved HSPA (HSPA+), LTE, and mobile broadband spectrum developments including the Digital Dividend opportunity.
May 22, 2009
This latest 3G networks survey by GSA shows which mobile operators have commercially launched WCDMA services, and confirms those operators which have also launched HSPA - High Speed Packet Access, for mobile broadband. More detailed information about HSDPA and HSUPA deployments and launches is provided in the related "HSPA Operator Commitments" survey by GSA, which is available on www.gsacom.com

This latest survey (May 14, 2009) confirms that 284 commercial WCDMA operators are launched in 120 countries.

The survey also confirms that 94% of commercial WCDMA operators have also commercially launched HSPA.

This survey was undertaken by GSA.

Various WCDMA and HSPA related charts and maps may be downloaded and used, with accreditation to GSA as the source, see www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Errors and omissions excepted.
May 14, 2009
Latest survey by GSA on HSPA deployments, launches and trends, published on May 14, 2009

Lists HSPA deployments worldwide

HSPA - Key Facts:

* 306 HSPA operator commitments in 126 countries/territories
* 267 commercial networks launched in 114 countries
* 94% of commercial WCDMA operators have also commercially launched HSPA service
* 196 commercial HSDPA networks (over 73%) support 3.6 Mbps peak or higher downlink speeds
* 105 commercial HSDPA networks (over 39%) support 7.2 Mbps peak or higher downlink speeds
* 86 operators have committed to HSUPA with 72 HSUPA operators commercially launched in 42 countries
* 4 HSPA+ networks have entered commercial service, with several more trials and deployments
* 172 of 267 commercial HSPA operators (over 64%) have also commercially launched EDGE
* Approaching 2 billion GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA and HSPA subscribers in commercial HSPA-enabled networks

Numerous HSPA-related charts and maps may be downloaded and used, with accreditation to GSA as the source. See www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4
May 14, 2009
This document contains the Key Findings of GSA's latest HSPA Devices Survey completed on May 11, 2009 which confirms 1,470 HSPA-enabled devices launched in the market by 171 suppliers, comprising handsets, PC datacards and modules, HSPA-enabled notebooks, USB modems, wireless routers, Personal Media Players, femtocells, and cameras. Peak downlink speeds range from 1.8 Mbps up to 21 Mbps with the latest eHSPA (or HSPA+) devices.

Support for all 3G spectrum bands is strongly evident in the survey, not only for the widely-deployed 2100 MHz frequency band, but also for 850 MHz operation to support markets in Australia, the Americas, and Asia and 1900 MHz which is also in use in the Americas. The significantly improving availability of UMTS900 devices is also highlighted, with 130 devices now launched.

The survey also identifies 260 HSUPA-capable products.

Details of each of the identified 1,470 products are contained in the HSPA Devices Survey (May 11, 2009) at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/surveys.php4

More comprehesive 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 we have categorized as being from mobile network operators, or from GSA member organizations.

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Errors and omissions excepted.
May 11, 2009
This 3G networks survey by GSA shows which mobile operators have commercially launched WCDMA services, and confirms those operators which have also launched HSPA - High Speed Packet Access, for mobile broadband. More detailed information about HSDPA and HSUPA deployments and launches is provided in the related "HSPA Operator Commitments" survey by GSA, which is available on www.gsacom.com

This latest survey (March 25, 2009) confirms that 275 commercial WCDMA operators are launched in 116 countries.

The survey also confirms that over 94.1% of commercial WCDMA operators have also commercially launched HSPA.

This survey was undertaken by GSA.

Various WCDMA and HSPA related charts and maps may be downloaded and used, with accreditation to GSA as the source, see www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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March 25, 2009
This document summarizes the Key Findings of GSA's latest HSPA Devices Survey which confirms 1,409 HSDPA-enabled devices launched in the market by 169 suppliers, comprising handsets, PC datacards and modules, HSPA-enabled notebooks, USB modems, wireless routers, Personal Media Players, femtocells, and cameras.

Femtocells supporting HSPA (19 have been launched) are included for the first time in this survey.

Support for all 3G spectrum bands is strongly evident in the survey, not only for the widely-deployed 2100 MHz frequency band, but also for 850 MHz operation to support markets in Australia, the Americas, and Asia and 1900 MHz which is also in use in the Americas.

Significantly improving availability of UMTS 900 devices is also highlighted, with 115 devices now launched.

Higher speed HSDPA devices e.g. 3.6 and 7.2 Mbps peak downlink and higher are identified.

The survey also identifies 242 HSUPA-capable products.

Six Evolved HSPA (eHSPA, or HSPA+) mobile broadband modem devices are also announced and included in the survey.

Details of each of the identified 1,409 products are contained in the HSPA Devices Survey (March 10, 2009) at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/surveys.php4

More comprehesive 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 with access to the Operators Zone, or GSA Member companies with access to the Members Zone.

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March 10, 2009
This document summarizes the Key Findings of GSA's latest HSPA Devices Survey which confirms 1,276 HSDPA-enabled devices launched in the market by 164 suppliers, comprising handsets, PC datacards and modules, HSPA-enabled notebooks, USB modems, wireless routers, Personal Media Players, and cameras.

Support for all 3G spectrum bands is strongly evident in the survey, not only for the widely-deployed 2100 MHz frequency band, but also for 850 MHz operation to support markets in Australia, the Americas, and Asia and 1900 MHz which is also in use in the Americas.

Significantly improving availability of UMTS 900 devices is also highlighted.

Higher speed HSDPA devices e.g. 3.6 and 7.2 Mbps peak downlink and higher are identified.

The survey also identifies 192 HSUPA-capable products.

Details of each of the identified 1,276 products are contained in the HSPA Devices Survey (January 26, 2009) at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/surveys.php4

GAMBOD (GSA Analyzer for Mobile Broadband Devices) Launched by GSA
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 with access to the Operators Zone, or GSA Member companies with access to the Members Zone.

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January 26, 2009
This latest 3G networks survey by GSA shows which mobile operators have commercially launched WCDMA services, and confirms those operators which have also launched HSPA - High Speed Packet Access, for mobile broadband. More detailed information about HSDPA and HSUPA deployments and launches is provided in the related "HSPA Operator Commitments" survey by GSA, which is available on www.gsacom.com

This latest survey (January 19, 2009) confirms that 264 commercial WCDMA operators are launched in 115 countries.

The survey also confirms that over 93.5% of commercial WCDMA operators have also commercially launched HSPA.

This survey was undertaken by GSA.

Various WCDMA and HSPA related charts and maps may be downloaded and used, with accreditation to GSA as the source, see www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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January 19, 2009
This latest 3G networks survey by GSA shows which mobile operators have commercially launched WCDMA services, and confirms those operators which have also launched HSPA - High Speed Packet Access, for mobile broadband. More detailed information about HSDPA and HSUPA deployments and launches is provided in the related "HSPA Operator Commitments" survey by GSA, which is available on www.gsacom.com

This latest survey (December 23, 2008) confirms 254 commercial WCDMA operators are launched in 110 countries.

The survey also confirms that over 93% of commercial WCDMA operators have also commercially launched HSPA.

This survey was undertaken by GSA

Various WCDMA and HSPA related charts and maps may be downloaded and used, with accreditation to GSA as the source, see www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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December 23, 2008
This document summarizes the Key Findings of GSA's latest HSPA Devices Survey which confirms 1,095 HSDPA-enabled devices launched in the market by 148 suppliers, comprising handsets, PC datacards and modules, HSPA-enabled notebooks, USB modems, wireless routers, Personal Media Players, and cameras.

Support for all 3G spectrum bands is strongly evident in the survey, not only for the widely-deployed 2100 MHz frequency band, but also for 850 MHz operation to support markets in Australia, the Americas, and Asia and 1900 MHz which is also in use in the Americas.

Significantly improving availability of UMTS 900 devices is also highlighted.

Higher speed HSDPA devices e.g. 3.6 and 7.2 Mbps peak downlink and higher are identified.

The survey also identifies 153 HSUPA-capable products.

Details of each of the identified 1,095 products are contained in the HSPA Devices Survey (December 9, 2008) at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/surveys.php4

GAMBOD (GSA Analyzer for Mobile Broadband Devices) Launched by GSA
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 with access to the Operators Zone, or GSA Member companies with access to the Members Zone.

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December 9, 2008
This document summarizes the Key Findings of GSA's latest HSPA Devices Survey which confirms 963 HSDPA-enabled devices launched in the market by 139 suppliers, comprising handsets, PC datacards and modules, HSPA-enabled notebooks, USB modems, wireless routers, Personal Media Players, and a digital camera.

Support for all 3G spectrum bands is strongly evident in the survey, not only for the widely-deployed 2100 MHz frequency band, but also for 850 MHz operation to support markets in Australia, the Americas, and Asia and 1900 MHz which is also in use in the Americas.

Significantly improving availability of UMTS 900 devices is also highlighted.

Higher speed HSDPA devices e.g. 3.6 and 7.2 Mbps peak downlink and higher are identified.

The survey also identifies 125 HSUPA-capable products.

Details of each of the identified 963 products are contained in the HSPA Devices Survey (October 31, 2008) at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/surveys.php4


GAMBOD (GSA Analyzer for Mobile Broadband Devices) Launched by GSA
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 with access to the Operators Zone, or GSA Member companies with access to the Members Zone

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October 31, 2008
This latest 3G networks survey by GSA shows which mobile operators have commercially launched WCDMA services, and confirms those operators which have also launched HSPA - High Speed Packet Access, for mobile broadband. More detailed information about HSDPA and HSUPA deployments and launches is provided in the related survey "HSPA Operator Commitments", which is available on www.gsacom.com

This latest survey (October 2, 2008) confirms 239 commercial WCDMA operators are launched in 101 countries

The survey also confirms that over 92% of commercial WCDMA operators have also commercially launched HSDPA

This survey was undertaken by GSA

Several WCDMA and HSPA related charts and maps may be downloaded and used, with accreditation to GSA as the source, see www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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October 2, 2008
HSPA Devices Survey (September 7, 2008) Key Findings This document summarizes the Key Findings of GSA's latest HSPA Devices Survey which confirms 805 HSDPA-enabled devices launched in the market by 129 suppliers, comprising handsets, PC datacards and modules, HSDPA-enabled notebooks, USB modems, wireless routers, Personal Media Players, and a digital camera.

Support for all 3G spectrum bands is strongly evident in the survey, not only for the widely-deployed 2100 MHz frequency band, but also for 850 MHz operation to support markets in Australia, the Americas, and Asia and 1900 MHz which is also in use in the Americas.

Significantly improving availability of UMTS 900 devices is also highlighted.

Higher speed HSDPA devices e.g. 3.6 and 7.2 Mbps peak downlink and higher are identified.

The survey also identifies 97 HSUPA-capable products.

Details of each of the identified 805 products are contained in the HSPA Devices Survey (September 7, 2008) at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/surveys.php4

GAMBOD (GSA Analyzer for Mobile Broadband Devices) Launched by GSA
www.gsacom.com/gambod

GAMBOD is a search and analysis tool developed by GSA for HSPA devices, allowing search by supplier, form factor, features, peak downlink/uplink speeds, and operating frequency. Results are presented as a list, or as a spreadsheet, chart, or RSS feed. 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 with access to the Operators Zone, or GSA Member companies with access to the Members Zone

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September 7, 2008
This latest survey by GSA shows which mobile operators have commercially launched 3G/WCDMA services, and confirms those operators which have also launched HSDPA - High Speed Downlink Packet Access for mobile broadband. More detailed information about HSDPA launches, and HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) is found in the related survey "3G/HSPA Operator Commitments", which is available on www.gsacom.com

This latest survey (July 16, 2008) confirms:

- 228 commercial WCDMA operators launched in 94 countries
- 207 commercial HSDPA operators launched in 89 countries

The survey confirms that over 90% of commercial WCDMA operators have also commercially launched HSDPA

Several WCDMA and HSPA related charts and maps may be downloaded and used, with accreditation to GSA as the source, see www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4
July 16, 2008
HSPA Devices Survey (April 3) Key Findings

These are the Key Findings of GSA's latest HSPA Devices Survey which confirms 637 HSDPA-enabled devices launched in the market by 110 suppliers, comprising handsets, PC datacards and modules, HSDPA-enabled notebooks, USB modems, wireless routers, Personal Media Players, and a digital camera.

Support for all 3G spectrum bands is strongly evident in the survey, not only for the widely-deployed 2100 MHz frequency band, but also for 850 MHz operation to support markets in Australia and the Americas, and 1900 MHz which is also in use in the Americas.

Higher speed HSDPA devices e.g. 3.6 and 7.2 Mbps peak downlink are identified.

The survey also identifies 66 HSUPA-capable products.

Details of each of the 637 products identified are contained in the HSPA Devices Survey (April 3, 2008) on page www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/surveys.php4

Related press release: www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_244.php4

NOTE: The latest HSDPA Devices Survey undertaken by GSA, published on July 21st 2008, confirmed 724 HSDPA Devices and 75 HSUPA Devices had been launched. This survey is available at www.gsacom.com

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April 3, 2008
This GSA survey published in October 2007 confirms and identifies 403 HSDPA-enabled devices launched in the market by 80 suppliers, comprising 199 handsets, 70 PC datacards and modules (including several supporting HSUPA), 61 HSDPA-enabled notebooks, 30 USB modems, 39 wireless routers, 3 Personal Media Players, and 1 digital camera.
Support for all 3G spectrum bands is strongly evident in the survey, not only for the widely-deployed 2100 MHz frequency band, but also for 850 MHz operation to support markets in Australia and the Americas, and 1900 MHz which is also in use in the Americas.

Support for higher speed HSDPA devices e.g. 3.6 and 7.2 Mbps peak is identified.

The survey further identifies several HSUPA-capable products.

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A more recent survey of HSDPA and HSUPA devices was undertaken by GSA and published by GSA on April 3, 2008. This survey identified 637 devices - see Key Findings above on this page
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