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The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) has published its latest GSM/3G Market Update. The world’s first LTE networks are now launched in Sweden and Norway, the number of operators committed to LTE deployments has grown to 59 in 28 countries, 80 operators have committed to HSPA+ deployments with 41 networks now launched, and the number of commercial HSPA networks has more than tripled in 3 years. HSUPA is now commercially launched in 52 countries by 98 operators. The number of HSPA user devices is rapidly growing, reaching 2,137 from approaching 214 suppliers.

This issue covers:

Fast Facts

Mobile subscribers update (Q4 09)

Mobile data growth

Market and technology updates and forecasts

GSM/EDGE/WCDMA-HSPA network deployments globally

UMTS900 and UMTS850 updates

WCDMA-HSPA user devices launched in the market

Information about GSA GAMBoD Analyzer for HSPA devices

EDGE Evolution

HSPA Evolution i.e. HSPA+ including operator commitments, deployments and commercial launches

LTE and SAE status including world's first commercial launches, and worldwide operator commitments

Update from LSTI

LTE-TD

LTE-Advanced

Spectrum re-farming

Digital Dividend update - status worldwide

Mobile industry actions towards sustainability

Additional resources

GSA Group on LinkedIN

Key events supported by GSA, including LTE Forum 2010 (Stockholm, April 27-28)

Reports from Mobile World Congress 2010 (Barcelona)

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Updates from regulators, network operators, and suppliers are welcome by email to info@gsacom.com

Copyright Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) - 2010

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This presentation draws primarily upon the Evolution to LTE Information Paper published by GSA on February 26, 2010 (available at www.gsacom.com)

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This world map of Global LTE commitments is also available as a downloadable JPEG file at www.gsacom.com//downloads/charts/Global_LTE_Commitments.php4

This chart is free to use subject to accrediting GSA as the source. ]]> http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4 0fc7da4b608f83eb8d3cbb25d02fd87b 2010-02-26
A concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and SAE - System Architecture Evolution, now standardized by 3GPP and soon to enter commercial service, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, trials, the developing eco-system including device/platforms availability, agreement on licensing IPR, performance and interoperability trials results, spectrum requirements and actions, Voice over LTE, and progress concerning the future evolution of LTE for consideration for the ITU IMT-Advanced standard. This report also provides information about the future prospects for TD-LTE. An update on the work of LSTI is also provided

Updated February 26, 2010

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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.]]> http://www.gsacom.com/media/featured_articles.php4 f6223729dd3b2e04d3a97e8bd810b60a 2010-02-22
Direct link http://www.qualcomm.com/blog/contributors/joe-barrett


Joe also serves as a Vice President of the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA)

Biog available at www.gsacom.com/about/executive.php4


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Published February 11, 2010

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Updates are welcome and should be sent to the GSA Secretariat email info@gsacom.com

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Concise, 4-page summary based on GSA's latest comprehensive surveys of network commitments, deployments and launches covering GSM/EDGE, EDGE Evolution, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE systems, and highlighting the key trends and industry directions.

3G/WCDMA is in commercial service in 135 countries and the leading 3G system globally. 97% of WCDMA operators have commercially launched HSPA.

Mobile broadband downlink and uplink speeds using HSPA are evolving. The Network Update reports on 80 operator commitments to deploy HSPA+ including 41 commercial systems launched in 26 countries.

Several operators are launching HSPA+ in 2009 for 21 Mbps peak downlink speeds and above.

LTE is attracting global industry support; 51 operators have committed to deployments.

2,137 HSPA Devices are launched in the market.

The Network Update also presents the latest status on allocation of spectrum including Digital Dividend spectrum for mobile broadband services.

Information is given about a new GSA report on Mobile Industry Actions Towards Sustainability.

The GSM family of systems (which embraces GPRS/EDGE, WCDMA-HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE) increased its global subscriptions market share to 89.7% by 31.12.09.

Copyright - Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) 2010. May be used/referenced subject to accreditation to GSA as the source.]]> http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/market_update.php4#GSA_GSM_3G_Network_Update_Feb2010 55b5f35e729748dc3ff9f0aa35146771 2010-02-10
This is a new free book by Stephen Temple CBE based upon an account he recorded at the time of what exactly was going on behind the scenes that led to Europe coming behind the GSM initiative that ignited the mobile phone revolution.

Whilst is is largely an historical account which will be of interest to many, it may also be useful today to show Governments just how they can help industry by creating new opportunities. So the last chapter of the book is - could Europe create another GSM?

The objective of the author is to place on public record a great piece of European industrial history and one of Europe's most successful high technology projects.

Copyright - Stephen Temple CBE



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A related report on HSPA+ deployments and launches is available at www.gsacom.com

This latest survey (February 4, 2010) confirms that 325 commercial WCDMA operators are now launched in 135 countries.

The survey also confirms that 97% of commercial WCDMA operators have also commercially launched HSPA.

This survey was undertaken by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). Errors and omissions excepted.

Several WCDMA and 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

Copyright GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association

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GSA confirms that 80 operators in 41 countries have committed to HSPA+ network deployments. There are 41 HSPA+ systems in commercial service in 26 countries today.

HSPA+ related charts, graphics etc. for download and use at http://www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Source of data: GSA's HSDPA Operator Commitments survey - February 4, 2010

Available at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4#HSDPA_Operator_Commitments

Information also available as a download JPEG image file at http://www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4]]> http://www.gsacom.com/programs/latin_america.php4 765a017b410f6f31f8167c899d5f0a1e 2010-02-04
Lists HSPA and HSPA+ commitments, deployments and launches worldwide

HSPA - Key Facts:

* 364 HSPA operator network commitments in 144 countries/territories
* 315 commercial networks launched in 133 countries
* 97% of commercial WCDMA operators have also commercially launched HSPA service
* 250 commercial HSDPA networks (over 79%) support 3.6 Mbps peak or higher downlink speeds
* 168 commercial HSDPA networks (over 53%) support 7.2 Mbps peak or higher downlink speeds
* 110 operators have committed to HSUPA with 98 HSUPA operators commercially launched in 52 countries
* 80 HSPA+ network commitments in 41 countries, including 41 HSPA+ networks now in commercial service in 26 countries
* 250 out of 364 HSPA network operator commitments (over two-thirds) have also committed to EDGE

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 ]]> http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4#HSDPA_Operator_Commitments f5fb6c45f61eef3bd9b7aba9d2c5467b 2010-02-04
Source of data: GSA's HSDPA Operator Commitments survey - February 4, 2010

Survey available at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4#HSDPA_Operator_Commitments

This information is also available as a downloadable JPEG image file at http://www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4]]> http://www.gsacom.com/programs/europe.php4 cbd6fab8f028d073b2373806d48c4093 2010-02-04
Digital Dividend offers an unprecedented amount of spectrum which can be utilized for extending mobile broadband services to all, including to the most rural areas, and to speed up rollout. By applying the Digital Dividend for mobile broadband services, enormous benefits will ensue around the world in terms of social impact and increased productivity

This report provides an update of the present situation around the world regarding the Digital Dividend opportunity, and will be regularly updated.]]> http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4 1b733dde704bce5736b8dbebbee8b689 2010-02-02
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]]> http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/edge_databank.php4#EDGE_Fact_Sheet 58adb1a5798c5cd9815ef4f932145542 2010-02-01
Mobile Industry Actions Towards Sustainability provides an overview of a wide range of actions being undertaken by the mobile communications industry to become more energy efficient, and the focus on sustainability. A number of examples are presented highlighting a variety of measures which have been taken by the industry to reduce emissions, shows the progress to date, and includes proposals for achieving further reductions in the future.

Future papers by GSA on the theme of sustainability will focus in more detail on some of the individual issues raised in this paper.]]> http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4 bb269129da6fce2fe029545a5f8f2975 2010-02-01
- 928 mobile phones and UMPCs
- 188 PC datacards (PCMCIA cards, ExpressCards, chipsets, embedded modules)
- 413 notebooks
- 362 USB modems
- 198 Wireless routers/gateways
- 22 Femtocells
- 10 Personal Media Players (PMPs)
- 8 cameras
- 8 Ebook readers

Copyright of GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association. Errors and omissions excepted.

Use of this data is permitted subject to accreditation of GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association as the source. HSPA user device product updates to the GSA Secretariat are welcome by email please to info@gsacom.com

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 (including support for EDGE, GPS/A-GPS, WLAN, EV-DO, mobile TV, etc.), 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 set up to signal when new devices are added to the database. Charts may be directly 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.]]> http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/surveys.php4#GSA_HSPA_Devices_public_list_260110.php4 58720a52661581b9a0bc0f3b1f65b0bb 2010-01-26
The survey also identifies 493 HSUPA-capable products now launched in the market.

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 band operation in support of mobile broadband markets in Australia, the Americas, and Asia, plus HSPA devices operating in the 1900 MHz and AWS 1700/2100 MHz bands as also used in the Americas. The significantly improving availability of UMTS900 devices is also highlighted, with 258 products now launched.

Summary details of each of the identified 2,137 HSPA devices are contained in the HSPA Devices Survey (January 26, 2010) at www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/surveys.php4 More comprehensive analysis, personalized to individual needs, can be undertaken by registered users of GSA member organizations and network operators 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.

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GSA launched an industry-wide global survey lasting 10 weeks, via its website and on the ground at conferences, etc. to obtain industry views first-hand, from operators, suppliers and other stakeholders in mobile broadband. The results are contained in this report.

Copyright(c) - Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA)

Press release: Industry predicts 21 Mbps to be next mobile broadband baseline – GSA survey
http://www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_286.php4]]> http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4 aa5095d63937ef7a9cacd2a90dc1f596 2009-11-19
A White Paper by Velocent Systems in association with the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA).

When it comes to measuring the performance aspects of today’s wireless infrastructures, quantifying the level of network quality is probably the most important task. However, while mobile operators agree that network quality — or the lack thereof — is the primary reason for subscriber churn, there is little agreement across the industry on how to truly measure end-to-end session quality and thereby effectively manage the mobile broadband network.

Call trace KPIs that only monitor session set-up and tear-down signaling messages lack the monitoring capabilities necessary to ensure data-network quality. They do not monitor the user plane.

Leading mobile operators around the world want a solution specifically designed to provide the essential KPIs for monitoring and measuring the quality of their rapidly evolving broadband networks.

Armed with performance-measuring systems designed for the data world, mobile operators can effectively position themselves to succeed in the market, both in the near term and over the long haul.]]> http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/opinion_papers.php4 11bcb169114ee6580aba4ee8b4132080 2009-11-10
Presentation by Dr. Eetu Prieur, Elisa at IIR Mobile Broadband World, London, September 23, 2009

Elisa launched the world's first UMTS900 (HSPA) system in Finland in November 2007 and are now upgrading to HSPA+. In his presentation Dr Eetu Prieur explains why UMTS900 is a 100% clear go

Published with permission of Elisa


Related document: UMTS900 Operator Case Study - Elisa Finland, published by GSA in September 2008
www.gsacom.com/downloads/pdf/GSA_Elisa_UMTS900_Case_Study.php4 ]]> http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4 e444d5cec44d6d101f9ee1a918733961 2009-09-23
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 ]]> http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4 e444d5cec44d6d101f9ee1a918733961 2009-09-23 http://unite.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/adwords/article/view/id/179]]> http://www.gsacom.com/media/featured_articles.php4 a0acf1cd2aad5e94c5e6d3c8981c9137 2009-09-08 - Where we are today
- Next steps
- The role of TD-LTE
- Looking forward

Presentation given by Stephen Hire, Director of Marketing, Aeroflex Asia at the 4G Wireless Broadband Evolution seminar - Hong Kong, September 7, 2009

Jointly organized by GSA and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (www.hkstp.org)

Aeroflex (www.aeroflex.com) is a member organization of the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA)]]> http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4 9906cb840899c424f8af52ee51f49437 2009-09-07 http://www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4 2c2cd053ba0ca7f6158fde7ba7622d8f 2009-07-10
Article by Dr Paul Meyer for Unite, Nokia Siemens Networks
http://unite.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/adwords/article/view/id/121 ]]> http://www.gsacom.com/media/featured_articles.php4 c321c0a11afb11477eaabd740400e9d3 2009-03-04
See the full article at http://unite.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/article/view/id/78

Copyright 2009 - Nokia Siemens Networks

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