GSA Publishes GSM/3G Market Update

July 31, 2008: A new issue of the GSM/3G Market Update is now available for download at www.gsacom.com with the latest facts on the progress of mobile broadband network deployments globally, devices, global and regional mobile subscriptions, evolution including LTE, and more.

Key Facts from this latest GSM/3G Market Update include:

NETWORKS

(based on latest GSA surveys)

228 3G/WCDMA networks launched in 94 countries = 70% share of global commercial 3G networks
242 HSDPA network commitments in 99 countries, including 207 commercial launches in 89 countries
Over 90% of commercial WCDMA networks have launched HSDPA
Network speeds are evolving. 135 HSDPA networks i.e. over 65% have launched 3.6 Mbps (peak) or higher. 55 networks i.e. over 26% have launched 7.2 Mbps (peak) or higher
51 HSUPA networks have launched in 35 countries; with a further 17 HSUPA network commitments
Four UMTS 900 (WCDMA-HSPA) networks are commercially launched; in Australia, Finland, Estonia and Thailand. Twenty UMTS 900 devices are announced in the market
Over 60% of WCDMA-HSPA networks combine with EDGE for service continuity and the best user experience
363 GSM/EDGE network commitments in 165 countries; 313 EDGE networks commercially launched
There are over 1.46 billion GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA and HSPA subscribers in commercial HSPA-enabled networks

DEVICES

(based on latest GSA surveys)

Over 1200 WCDMA user devices launched by 115+ suppliers
724 HSDPA devices launched by 115 suppliers
163 devices support tri-band 850/1900/2100
232 HSDPA devices support 3.6 Mbps
160 HSDPA devices support 7.2 Mbps
102 HSPA devices incorporate GPS
125 HSPA devices incorporate WLAN
75 HSUPA devices launched
Over 1300 GSM/EDGE devices launched

SUBSCRIPTIONS

(Q2 2008 – source Informa Telecoms and Media)

3.21 billion GSM, WCDMA-HSPA subscriptions worldwide
GSM, WCDMA has 87.95% market share of mobile communications subscriptions worldwide, and continues to grow
The BRIC countries – Brazil, Russia, India, and China together account for over 1 Billion GSM subscriptions
235.5 million WCDMA subs including HSPA worldwide; 71% annual growth
WCDMA – including HSPA, has over two-thirds market share of global 3G subscriptions

For more information download the GSM/3G Market Update at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/market_update.php4#GSM_3G_Market_Update

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ABOUT GSA

GSA represents leading GSM/3G/WCDMA-HSPA/LTE suppliers worldwide, covering close to 100% of mobile market share. The member companies are Aeroflex, AnyDATA Inc, Broadcom, Business Logic Systems, Comsys Communication & Signal Processing, EDO-EVI, Ericsson, Hewlett Packard, LSI Logic Corporation, Motorola, Nokia Siemens Networks, NXP Semiconductors, Panasonic, Qualcomm Inc., Talking Eye, and Telcordia.

GSA delivers authoritative facts, market intelligence, objective analysis and information. Over 52,500 professionals from 196 countries used www.gsacom.com in the past year. Interaction and enhanced information-sharing with fixed and mobile operators is facilitated by seminars and relationship events, including the GSA Mobile Broadband Forum, and via the Operators Zone for immediate global reach. GSA advises governments, regulators and policy-makers on optimum conditions for market development. Briefings are given to media and analysts.

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