Industry Facts, Analysis Now Available in Latest GSM/3G Network Update from GSA (February 2009)

February 5, 2009: GSA has published today a new GSM/3G Network Update. This popular publication provides a concise, 4-page summary of facts and analysis about network deployments, launches status, trends and evolution of GSM/EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE systems.

This issue – February 2009, highlights 3G Evolution Steps Confirmed by Multiple Operators for HSPA+, LTE and EDGE Evolution.

The GSA GSM/3G Network Update – February 2009 is available now for free download at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/market_update.php4#GSA_GSM_3G_Network_Update_Feb2009

Key Points

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 (list provided)
LTE is attracting global industry support; over 20 operators committed (list provided)
1,276 HSPA devices launched in the market
UMTS900 networks and devices status update
Digital Dividend update on progress in Europe
The GSM family of systems increased global subscriptions market share to 89.5% end 2008

The GSA GSM/3G Network Update – February 2009 is available now for free download at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/market_update.php4#GSA_GSM_3G_Network_Update_Feb2009

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