GSA Publishes GSM/3G Market Update

October 3, 2008: A new issue of the GSM/3G Market Update is now available for download at http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/market_update.php4 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)

WCDMA networks are commercially available in more than 100 countries
239 WCDMA networks launched in 101 countries = almost 70% share of global commercial 3G networks
250 HSDPA network commitments in 105 countries, including 221 commercial launches in 96 countries
Over 92% of commercial WCDMA networks have launched HSDPA
Network speeds are evolving. 143 HSDPA networks i.e. over 64% have launched 3.6 Mbps (peak) or higher.
59 HSDPA networks i.e. over 26% have launched 7.2 Mbps (peak) or higher
55 HSUPA networks have launched in 36 countries; with a further 15 HSUPA network commitments
5 UMTS 900 (WCDMA-HSPA) networks are commercially launched; in Australia, Finland, Estonia, New Zealand and Thailand.
33 UMTS 900 devices are announced in the market
Over 61% 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 1.5 billion GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA and HSPA subscribers in commercial HSPA-enabled networks

DEVICES (based on latest GSA surveys)

Over 1300 WCDMA user devices launched by 130+ suppliers
805 HSDPA devices launched by 129 suppliers
224 HSDPA devices support tri-band 850/1900/2100 for global roaming
500 HSDPA devices support 3.6 Mbps
228 HSDPA devices support 7.2 Mbps
142 HSPA devices incorporate GPS/navigation capabilities
184 HSPA devices incorporate 802.11 WiFi
97 HSUPA devices launched
Over 1500 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 70% 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, ST-NXP Wireless, Panasonic, Qualcomm Inc., Talking Eye, and Telcordia.

GSA delivers authoritative facts, market intelligence, objective analysis and information. 54,000 professionals from 195 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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