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MAP: Worldwide LTE commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, trials (May 8, 2012)

2012-05-08

Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report dated May 8, 2012

Also available as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

This map is free to use subject to accrediting GSA and website www.gsacom.com as the source

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LTE1800 developments worldwide (2 pages extract from Evolution to LTE report, May 8, 2012)

2012-05-08

Convenient 2-pages extract from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published May 8, 2012 explaining the benefits of deploying LTE in 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800), and summarizing the status of LTE1800 operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches and trials/plans worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report (33 pages) provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published May 8, 2012

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LTE1800 Zone on the GSA website: www.gsacom.com/lte1800

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LTE TDD status worldwide (1 page extract from Evolution to LTE report, May 8, 2012)

2012-05-08

Convenient 1-page extract from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published May 8, 2012 summarizing LTE TDD network plans, commitments, trials, deployments, and commercial launches worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full report (33 pages) provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published May 8, 2012

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GSA Evolution to LTE report (May 8, 2012): 72 commercial networks; 319 operators investing in LTE

2012-05-08

This latest update of the GSA Evolution to LTE report confirms 258 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 84 countries, including 72 networks which are commercially launched in 37 countries.

A further 61 operators in 13 additional countries are engaged in pre-commercial LTE technology pilot trials, tests or studies.

Taken together, it means that 319 operators in 97 countries are now investing in LTE.

Market outlook: GSA forecasts there will be 134 commercial LTE networks in 57 countries by December 31, 2012.

LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology ever.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), and provides a concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, 3GPP standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

Published May 8, 2012

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LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Global LTE network investments (2-slides): commitments, deployments, launches, trials

2012-05-08

Convenient short-form summary extracting key data from GSA's Evolution to LTE report published May 8, 2012 listing LTE operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, and trials/studies worldwide.

The Evolution to LTE report, which covers both FDD and TDD modes, is researched and published by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The full 33-page report, which is also a free download from the GSA website home page, provides an update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and the evolved packet system, standardized by 3GPP and now in commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the growing eco-system including device and platforms availability, spectrum requirements and developments, some current industry forecasts regarding LTE, standardization activities including LTE-Advanced, and more.

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LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

UMTS900 Global Status report: 42 UMTS900 networks commercially launched in 29 countries

2012-05-04

Updated report from the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) published on May 4, 2012 providing a comprehensive overview of the momentum towards deploying 3G/WCDMA-HSPA systems in the 900 MHz band (UMTS900) for mobile broadband services, showing the benefits and opportunities of deployment of HSPA and HSPA+ at lower frequencies, the rapidly developing regulatory position enabling the re-farming of 900 MHz spectrum for mobile broadband services, status of technical standards, UMTS900 service launches, network deployment activities and trials worldwide.

42 UMTS900 networks are commercially launched in 29 countries:

Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greenland, Hong Kong, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, UK, and Venezuela

The report also confirms the excellent availability of UMTS900-compatible user devices, which today number over 750 terminals announced by manufacturers

Updates for future updates of this report, particularly from regulators, network operators, and suppliers, are welcome. Please send by email to info@gsacom.com

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators, between GSA and infrastructure vendors, and between GSA and telecommunications regulators to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

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GSA Members Newsletter: April 2012

2012-05-02

GSA Members Newsletter: April 2012

News about our activities, deliverables, milestones - for employees of GSA member organisations who registered on the GSA website using their corporate email address for their User ID.

Log in to download.

GSA website user registrations page www.gsacom.com/php/register_form.php4

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The Titanic's last message (Telecom TV video)

2012-04-24

The 705 passengers and crew who were rescued after the sinking of the Titanic, 100 years ago this month, owed their lives to the new technology of wireless telegraphy. Without it, no-one would have survived and we would not know where the wreck now lies.

Watch this fascinating, insightful and superbly produced video here: (link provided with permission of Telecom TV)

http://www.telecomtv.com/comspace_videoDetail.aspx?v=5917&id=e9381817-0593-417a-8639-c4c53e2a2a10

Global HSPA+ Network Commitments report: 202 HSPA+ commercial networks launched in 100 countries

2012-04-18

This updated report summarizes the global status of HSPA+ (HSPA Evolution) network commitments, deployments and commercial launches, according to the latest research by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) which was published by GSA in its HSPA Operator Commitments report on April 16, 2012.

GSA confirms that 257 operators have committed to HSPA+ network deployments.

202 HSPA+ systems are in commercial service in 100 countries.

The report confirms that over 44% of HSPA operators have commercially launched HSPA+ and lists every known HSPA+ operator commitment, network deployment, commercial launch and current peak downlink speed according to information available to GSA. This report is a free download to registered site users.

HSPA+ is a mainstream system technology for delivering mobile broadband services across the world.

The future evolution path is explained and firm operator commitments to further evolutionary steps are identified in the report.

77 operators have commercially launched 42 Mbps DC-HSPA+ systems. GSA forecasts that at least 100 DC-HSPA+ networks will be in commercial service by end 2012.

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators and between GSA and infrastructure vendors to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

The source GSA report "HSPA Operator Commitments (April 16, 2012)" is also available at www.gsacom.combr/>
Numerous HSPA and HSPA+ related charts, graphics etc. are available for download and use at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Updates are welcome by email please to info@gsacom.com

HSPA Network Operator Commitments: 457 commercial HSPA networks, 178 countries - listed, analysis

2012-04-16

This is the latest report by GSA on HSPA network operator commitments, deployments, commercial launches, and trends including evolution, published on April 16, 2012.

The report lists all HSPA and HSPA+ network commitments, deployments and launches worldwide according to GSA research.

HSPA - Key Facts:

* 489 HSPA operator network commitments in 185 countries/territories
* 457 commercial networks launched in 178 countries
* ALL of the world's WCDMA operators have commercially launched HSPA service
* 348 commercial HSDPA networks (76%) support 7.2 Mbps peak or higher downlink speeds
* 257 HSPA+ network commitments, including 202 HSPA+ networks commercially launched in 100 countries
* 77 commercial 42 Mbps DC-HSPA+ networks launched

This survey was undertaken by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing direct information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators and between GSA and infrastructure vendors to verify the facts as accurately as possible, together with analysis of public announcements. Errors and omissions excepted.

Numerous HSPA-related charts and maps are available and may be downloaded and used, with accreditation to GSA as the source. See www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

See the related GSA report "Global HSPA+ Network Commitments and Deployments)" for concise details on worldwide HSPA+ network deployments, launches, evolution roadmap - also available as a free download via the link on the home page www.gsacom.com

Previous reports are available on this page. Pre-April 2011 reports are available at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4

Chart: 347 LTE User Devices - form factors and operating frequencies summarized, FDD and TDD

2012-04-04

Chart showing the 347 LTE user devices currently in GSA's database by form factors and operating frequencies.

Also available as a small JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

Produced using data from GSA's own research as summarized in GSA's Status of the LTE Ecosystem report dated April 3, 2012

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May be used subject to accrediting GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association as the source.

GSA Status of the LTE Ecosystem report: 347 LTE User Devices launched by 63 manufacturers

2012-04-04

Deployment of LTE systems is accelerating worldwide in 2012.

This updated report, which was researched and published by GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) on April 3, 2012 confirms increasing industry commitment to LTE and shows that a robust support ecosystem of LTE user devices is established. This latest research identified a total of 347 LTE User Devices launched in the market by 63 suppliers.

The number of LTE devices, 347 as confirmed in this report, is 150 higher than the figure GSA reported on October 28, 2011, representing 76% growth in under 6 months. 53 LTE TDD capable devices are included. The number of manufacturers announcing LTE products increased by 31% in the same period.

There are 64 LTE smartphones, i.e. one third higher than GSA stated on January 20, 2012 (the date of GSA’s previous report). The number of LTE-capable tablets increased 72% in the same period.

Updates and other inputs from the industry are welcome and appreciated by email please to info@gsacom.com

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Errors and Omissions Excepted.

Detailed analysis of each of the 347 LTE devices is supported in the GAMBoD - LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). Access is restricted to logged-in registered site users from GSA member companies and network operators who supplied their corporate email address as their User ID. Full details are contained n the report.

For information on LTE operator commitments, network deployments, launches, trials, regulatory and market developments please refer to GSA's "Evolution to LTE" report which is available via the link on the home page.

Numerous charts, maps etc. concerning mobile broadband development including LTE are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

LTE1800 LinkedIN group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3129390

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061

LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

Renesas Mobile - GSA White Paper: Multiband Multimode transceivers for wireless communications

2012-03-27

Multi-standard connectivity has become de-facto for smart phones and laptops but is emerging also to other more specialized gadgets like e-book readers. Such devices need to be designed for the best performance even when multiple standards are operating simultaneously. In the future, RF band allocations will make the scene even more complex especially in LTE evolution towards band aggregation. Once RF transceiver architectures have evolved to be compliant with modern CMOS processes new challenges will rise to guarantee smooth user experience in high-speed applications independently of protocol or frequency band. This means stricter requirements in mutual interference and miniaturization from antenna to ASIC's. However, interplay between protocols may also open new opportunities to consider transceiver architecture options suitable for multi-standard radios.

A White Paper by Renesas Mobile in association with the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA)

Renesas Mobile is a member organization of GSA.

LTE developments worldwide (presentation)

2012-03-20

Slide deck of key facts and trends from GSA's various related reports which were published up to March 13, 2012 plus related information and resources.

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Operator Viewpoint: Etisalat Misr - Announcing Success of a Breakthrough 84 Mbps HSPA+ Trial

2012-03-19

Presentation by Etisalat Misr, March 2011

Etisalat Misr proudly announces the success of a pioneering 84 Mbps HSPA+ trial. This is believed to be one of the very first successful 84 Mbps HSPA+ trials across the whole world and indeed a breakthrough in the Middle East and North Africa. The trial is based on combining two technologies namely HSPA “Dual Carrier” and Multiple Input Multiple Output “MIMO” to stretch HSPA+ technology up to the maximum available limit in terms of throughput.

This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

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Etisalat Misr announces success in conducting QoS per user differentiation trials
www.gsacom.com/media/featured_articles.php4

Operator viewpoint: SPECTRUM: Using What We've Got (Telstra)

2012-03-16

Spectrum: Using What We've Got

Presentation by Mike Wright, Executive Director, Networks and Access Technologies, Telstra

Given at the GSMA Spectrum Seminar, MWC2012, Barcelona, March 1, 2012

This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

Spectrum Seminar program www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_347.php

Mobile Broadband Wallchart - 3GPP systems (WCDMA,HSPA/HSPA+, LTE) status - March 2012

2012-03-16

Compiled using data from mobile broadband networks and devices surveys researched and published by GSA up to March 13, 2012:

* WCDMA-HSPA networks
* HSPA+ and DC-HSPA+ networks
* UMTS900 networks
* LTE networks
* HSPA and HSPA+ devices
* LTE devices

Also available as a small JPEG file on the stats, charts and maps page www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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MWC2012 Report (Arvani Group): Small Cells, LTE, WiFi, OTT, M2M, M-Health, Devices, Imaging, NFC

2012-03-12

By arrangement with respected independent consultancy organization Arvani Group, we provide their insightful report from the Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, February 27 - March 1, 2012.

Topics covered:

Everyone Whispering to Operators: Think Small!

WiFi’s Second Coming

Operators’ Dynamic Role in Over The Top Application Landscape

Machine to Machine Blossoming at Homes, in Cars, and at Clinics

Mobile Health

Devices with Extreme Power and Extreme Imaging

Facebook Shows a Mobile Face

NFC is now Next Functionality Coming!

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Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

More about the Arvani Group at www.arvanigroup.com

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MAP: 31 countries with commercial mobile HD Voice service (39 networks)

2012-02-20

This map shows the 31 countries where mobile HD Voice service is commercially launched on 39 networks worldwide, drawing upon data from GSA's Mobile HD Voice Global Update report of February 20, 2012 which is available to download via the link on www.gsacom.com

This map is also available as a JPEG file on page www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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GSA report: 39 commercial mobile HD Voice networks in 31 countries

2012-02-20

HD Voice based on the AMR (Adaptive Multi Rate) Wideband technology (W-AMR) enables high-quality voice calls in mobile networks and an improved user experience. It provides significantly higher voice quality for calls between mobile phones supporting the feature, and can be implemented in GSM, WCDMA (UMTS), and LTE networks. The higher voice quality of HD Voice improves the call experience and allows people to better share feelings, do business and communicate information. HD Voice can help mobile operators to clearly differentiate their offerings and can enable high quality services to voice dependent business like call center services, information services, emergency services etc.

This updated report from GSA outlines the opportunities and benefits of deploying HD Voice service, provides an update overview on the growing number of network deployment commitments and service launches globally (to February 20, 2012), and confirms the rapidly expanding range of HD Voice-capable phones. An increasing number of devices are now being shipped with the HD Voice feature activated as the default.

The report contains links to various HD Voice resources, including demonstration sites and information papers.

Related charts (world map showing where mobile HD Voice commercial services are launched, and graphic of compatible devices) are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4 and also as higher quality PDF files via the links on the home page www.gsacom.com

Join the discussion by becoming a member of the GSA LinkedIN group at www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721

A dedicated HD Voice subgroup has also been established with a growing membership
www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3032759

A Mobile HD Voice Zone has been established on the GSA home page - visit www.gsacom.com and click on the banner

This survey was undertaken wholly by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), referencing information exchanges between GSA and mobile network operators, GSA and vendors, and public announcements as appropriate. Errors and omissions excepted.

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Updates are welcome by email to info@gsacom.com

Mobile Broadband Fact Sheet: HSPA, HSPA+, LTE networks, devices, subs

2012-02-07

This Fact Sheet summarizes the latest key facts and statistics from various reports researched and published by the GSA, plus mobile broadband subscriptions totals for WCDMA (including HSPA) and LTE to January 29,2012. The referenced reports are available to registered site users as free downloads - log in first, and locate the report you require via the link on the home page www.gsacom.com

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This Fact Sheet and the content therein may be used and quoted, subject to accreditation of GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) as the source. For other uses please contact the GSA Secretariat by email to info@gsacom.com

Chart: Commercial HSPA and HSPA+ networks data speeds

2012-01-29

The data used for producing this analysis and chart comes from the HSPA Operator Commitments report and the Global HSPA+ Network Commitments and deployments report. Both of these reports were published by GSA on January 29, 2012.

This chart is also available as a downloadable JPEG file from www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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This chart (either the JPEG file or if copied from this PDF) may be used in presentations, papers, reports, etc. subject to accreditation of Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) as the source.

HSPA Devices Survey Key Findings: 3,362 devices incl. 245 HSPA+ products launched

2012-01-25

GSA presents the Key Findings from its latest HSPA Devices survey which was completed on January 24, 2012.

The survey identifies 3,362 HSPA-enabled user devices launched in the market by 271 suppliers, comprising handsets, smartphones, PC datacards and modules, HSPA-enabled notebooks, netbooks and tablets, USB modems, wireless routers, Personal Media Players, femtocells, e-book readers, mobile tablets, and cameras. A total of 440 HSPA devices have been added to the GSA database in the past year. Peak downlink speeds range from 1.8 Mbps up to 84 Mbps.

245 HSPA Evolution (HSPA+) products (compared to 92 one year ago) are launched, including 93 devices which support 42 Mbps (DC-HSPA+) peak downlink capability.

Strong growth is noted in the availability of HSPA-enabled tablets, and HSPA+ enabled smartphones. Download the report for further details.

More comprehensive 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 GSA has categorized as being from mobile network operators or from GSA member organizations. Further information is provided in the report.

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Pre-April 2011 issues of "HSPA Devices - Key Findings" reports are available at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4

Operator viewpoint: 4G HSPA+ and LTE (Telstra Australia)

2012-01-22

4G HSPA+ and LTE

Presentation by Mike Wright, Executive Director Networks and Access Technologies, Telstra
- given on October 26, 2011 at 4G World 2011, Chicago

This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

Operator viewpoint: Nationwide Broadband Radio Network Based on Dual LTE Technologies (Aero2)

2011-12-28

Presentation given at LTE Forum 2011, Warsaw, Poland on November 24, 2011 by:

Dr. Adam Kurianski, CEO of Aero2, Mobyland, and CenterNet

Agenda:

- Roots of the Project

- Why LTE and Why 1800MHz?

- FDD v TDD (LTE1800/LTE2500 TDD)

- The Network

- Future

This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

Operator viewpoint: Driving Broadband Innovation in UAE; Du LTE Evolution

2011-12-12

Driving Broadband Innovation in UAE; Du LTE Evolution

Presentation by Dr. Ayman Elnashar, Sr. Director - Wireless Broadband & Site Sharing, EITC (du) – UAE
- given at the Middle East Telco World Summit, Dubai, 29-30 November, 2011

Agenda

Driving Wireless Broadband Innovation in UAE: du Broadband Portfolio

Why LTE (Data Evolution)
- Speed Enhancement
- Latency Reduction
- Rich QoS capability
- All IP Simple flat architecture

LTE Evolution

Spectrum Options

Deployment Strategy

Trial Results

This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

Operator viewpoint: Developing the LTE Deployment Strategy (Dialog Axiata presentation)

2011-12-07

Presentation by Pradeep De Almeida, Group Chief Technology Officer, Dialog Axiata PLC
- given at the Middle East Telco World Summit, Dubai, 29-30 November, 2011

Agenda:

* Determining the readiness for LTE Launch
An overview of LTE deployment strategy

* Launching a pilot project LTE trial deployment at Dialog Axiata PLC

* Transition from 3G
Long term LTE deployment strategy at Dialog Axiata PLC

This document is made available here on the GSA website with the permission of the author.

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

GSA Report - Embracing the 1800MHz opportunity: Russian language version

2011-12-05

GSA Report - Embracing the 1800MHz opportunity: Driving mobile forward with LTE in the 1800MHz band

2011-11-25

This new report from GSA – the Global mobile Suppliers Association, demonstrates the strong appeal of using 1800 MHz spectrum for mobile broadband. It shows from practical, economic and business perspectives why 1800 MHz will emerge as a prime band for LTE deployments in virtually all regions of the world, and be important for international roaming.

The report “Embracing the 1800MHz opportunity: “Driving mobile forward with LTE in the 1800MHz band” was prepared for GSA by Innovation Observatory and benefits from the insights and experiences contributed by several GSA member companies and pioneer LTE1800 network operators.

The report was sponsored by CSL Limited, Deutsche Telekom, Elisa, Qualcomm, StarHub and Telstra.

Published November 16, 2011

Press release: 1800MHz spectrum key to global success of LTE services, GSA study shows
www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_342.php4

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Self Organizing Networks (SON) - presentation by NSN

2011-11-08

Self Organizing Networks now and 2020

Presentation slide deck prepared by Tom Martens, LTE Lead Customer Product Management North East
Nokia Siemens Networks

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Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

HD Voice - Next Level of Voice Quality in Mobile Networks (Ericsson presentation)

2011-11-02

HD Voice - Next Level of Voice Quality in Mobile Networks

Presentation by Jan Derksen, Head of Technical Marketing, Business Unit Networks, Ericsson
Given during a webinar organized by Light Reading on October 26, 2011

Provided to GSA with permission of the author.

To hear the full seminar (slides and audio), including the presentation by Helene Galatoire, Senior Marketing Manager, Orange
Visit www.lightreading.com/webinar.asp?webinar_id=29913
(registration required)

Ericsson white paper: HD voice – it speaks for itself
www.ericsson.com/news/111012_hd_voice_244188808_c

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of GSA. The content is provided for informational purposes only.

Huawei - GSA White Paper: UMTS MIMO Maturity, Leading to MBB Profitability

2011-06-27

UMTS MIMO Maturity, Leading to MBB Profitability

A White Paper by Huawei in association with the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA)

Huawei is a member organization of GSA.

EDGE Fact Sheet : 545 commercial EDGE networks available in 198 countries

2011-04-08

Comprehensive Fact Sheet researched and published by GSA on April 8, 2011 covering GSM/EDGE market/technology developments worldwide incorporating the main findings of our survey of GSM/EDGE network deployments and commercial launches. This report includes a list of every known GSM/EDGE network operator commitment, deployment and commercial launch worldwide. It also confirms the trend by operators to deliver 3G services including mobile broadband on combined WCDMA-EDGE and HSPA-EDGE networks. This report also provides information about EDGE Evolution, which reduces the performance gap with HSPA, and the availability of commercial solutons today.

GSM/EDGE-related maps/charts are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

Related GSA Information Paper EDGE Evolution is available at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4

Related GSA Information Paper DTM (Dual Transfer Mode - a feature that enables simultaneous voice and data communications using GSM/GPRS or GSM/EDGE devices) is available at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4

LTE-Advanced

2009-09-23

The 3rd Generation (3G) was established by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in a programme called IMT-2000 (International Mobile Telecommunications 2000). The Radio Sector of ITU (ITU-R) defined the performance characteristics, established a process for selection, and eventually accepted candidates as part of this family of standards, which included UTRA FDD (WCDMA). In looking to define the next i.e. 4th Generation it is logical that the ITU should again be responsible for establishing the process and ultimately deciding which candidates meet the minimum requirements for acceptance. The process commenced in early 2008 with the invitation to standardization bodies to prepare proposals which the ITU will consider during 2009. The end result will be publication of an ITU recommendation containing a description of the successful radio interface candidates. In parallel to this process, the full standardization of each candidate system will continue in bodies such as 3GPP, which is focusing on the evolution of LTE i.e. LTE-Advanced.

More information is available on the 3GPP website www.3gpp.org/article/lte-advanced

This document summarizes the key drivers and steps towards 4G with 3GPP LTE-Advanced, the timelines for standardization activities, key features and benefits.

Beyond Mobile Broadband; What Is LTE-Advanced & What Will It Offer to Your Network
Presentation given at IIR Mobile Broadband World 2009 by Peter Merz, Head Radio Systems, Nokia Siemens Networks

Mobile Market Developments in Latin America (includes 3G/WCDMA-HSPA network deployments & launches)

2007-07-18

Includes a round-up of 3G/WCDMA-HSPA operator network commitments in Latin America and the Caribbean markets

Fast Facts

2015-10-10

Press Release: Fast Facts

GSA confirms 72 commercial LTE networks launched, LTE will enter mainstream in 2012

2012-05-08

Press Release: GSA confirms 72 commercial LTE networks launched, LTE will enter mainstream in 2012

GSA confirms 347 LTE user devices, with smartphones and tablets leading growth

2012-04-05

Press Release: GSA confirms 347 LTE user devices, with smartphones and tablets leading growth

GSA Confirms Over 300 Operators Are Investing in LTE

2012-03-14

Press Release: GSA Confirms Over 300 Operators Are Investing in LTE

MWC 2012, Barcelona - Invitation to free seminar, March 1st, Spectrum – It’s Everybody’s Business

2012-02-24

Press Release: MWC 2012, Barcelona - Invitation to free seminar, March 1st, Spectrum – It’s Everybody’s Business

Operators increase 42 Mbps DC-HSPA+ investments; 62 networks commercially launched

2012-02-06

Press Release: Operators increase 42 Mbps DC-HSPA+ investments; 62 networks commercially launched

GSA confirms number of LTE smartphones jump 6-fold in 6 months

2012-01-20

Press Release: GSA confirms number of LTE smartphones jump 6-fold in 6 months

49 Commercial LTE Networks Confirmed by GSA

2012-01-05

Press Release: 49 Commercial LTE Networks Confirmed by GSA

STATEMENT OF THE NGMN ALLIANCE REGARDING WRC-12

2011-12-21

Press Release: STATEMENT OF THE NGMN ALLIANCE REGARDING WRC-12

1800MHz spectrum key to global success of LTE services, GSA study shows

2011-11-16

Press Release: 1800MHz spectrum key to global success of LTE services, GSA study shows