Spectrum Used in 521 Commercially Launched LTE and LTE-Advanced Networks
Spectrum Used in 521 Commercially Launched LTE and LTE-Advanced Networks Chart produced by GSA confirming the main spectrum bands which are currently used in 521 commercially launched LTE and LTE-Advanced networks worldwide. Source of data: GSA Evolution to LTE report published July 28, 2016 1800 MHz (b3) is the most widely used contiguous band in 4G/LTE commercially launched systems deployments worldwide. The second most popular contiguous band is 2.6 GHz (b7), followed closely by 800 MHz (b20) then AWS (b4) Band 40 is the most commonly used spectrum for LTE TDD deployments. This chart may…
LTE Broadcast (eMBMS) – global status summary of deployments and activities
SNAPSHOT: LTE Broadcast (eMBMS) - global status summary of deployments and activities There is a high level of activity in eMBMS/LTE Broadcast activities globally with traction building across all regions. Several use cases are being developed and trialled, and more are emerging. See the list of all LTE Broadcast system investments (deployments, launches, trials, studies) by 36 operators and broadcasters in this document, which is an extract from the Evolution to LTE report published on July 28, 2016. Complete details per operator are available in the Evolution to LTE report published on July 28, 2016…
SNAPSHOT: LTE TDD (TD-LTE) global status The LTE TDD mode (TD-LTE) for operators with unpaired spectrum is enjoying growth in all regions. 78 operators in 46 countries have commercially launched LTE service using the TDD mode. 23 operators have deployed both FDD and TDD modes in their LTE networks. 2,141 devices i.e. 38.1% of LTE devices support LTE TDD (TD-LTE). Download the list of all 78 commercially launched LTE TDD networks including a summary of the operating frequency bands in this short status document, which is an extract from the Evolution to LTE report published…
LTE1800 global status: network launches, user devices ecosystem
SNAPSHOT: LTE1800 global status: network launches, user devices ecosystem The most widely used spectrum for LTE network deployments is 1800 MHz (3GPP band 3). 246 LTE1800 networks are commercially launched in 110 countries. 1800 MHz is used in over 47% of LTE network deployments and also has the largest user devices ecosystem. Over 57% of LTE user terminals can operate in the 1800 MHz band. Download the list of all 246 commercially launched LTE1800 networks together with the status of the user devices ecosystem in this short document, which is an extract from the Evolution…
LTE-Advanced, LTE-Advanced Pro global status – commitments, launches, devices ecosystem
SNAPSHOT: LTE-Advanced, LTE-Advanced Pro global status – commitments, launches, devices ecosystem 192 operators (37% of LTE operators = more than 1 in 3) are investing in LTE-Advanced or LTE-Advanced Pro technologies in 84 countries. 147 operators (28% of LTE operators) have commercially launched LTE-Advanced or LTE-Advanced Pro networks in 69 countries. Deployment of LTE-Advanced systems for UE Category 6 user devices (151 - 300 Mbps downlink) is a major trend. Category 9 user devices (301 - 450 Mbps downlink), Category 11 and Category 12 user devices (451 up to 600 Mbps DL and 100 Mbps…
APT700 band global status – regulatory, deployments, devices
SNAPSHOT: APT700 band global status - regulatory, deployments, devices APT700 band global status - regulatory, deployments, devices Industry support for the APT700 band plan is strong. Whereas APT700 provides both FDD and TDD spectrum arrangements, it is the FDD plan (3GPP band 28) that has gained global support from industry and regulators in markets addressing around 4 billion people. Dozens of countries have allocated, committed to, or recommend allocating APT700 FDD (band 28) spectrum for LTE deployments around the world, as listed in this short status summary, which is an extract from the Evolution to…
GSA Evolution to LTE report: 521 LTE networks commercially launched in 170 countries Please Login or Register to access this report's PDF download The Evolution to LTE report confirms the status of the LTE market worldwide including LTE, LTE-Advanced and LTE-Advanced Pro network deployments (FDD and TDD), commercial service launches, the user devices ecosystem, subscriptions growth, regulatory developments including spectrum allocations, VoLTE, APT700, LTE Broadcast, and highlights the main industry facts and trends. The report is based upon GSA primary research and industry contacts and is our independent assessment and analysis of the LTE market…
GSA response to the Ofcom call for input to 3.8 GHz – 4.2 GHz band
GSA response to the Ofcom call for input “3.8 GHz to 4.2 GHz band: Opportunities for Innovation” The GSA Spectrum Group responded to the Ofcom call for input to the3.8 GHz to 4.2 GHz band. Overview: The GSA Spectrum Group considers the band 3400-4200 MHz to be a key element in the development of 5G, and for the support of wide coverage enhanced Mobile Broadband, massive machine connectivity and critical and real time communications for high reliability or extremely low latency applications. The GSA Spectrum Group considers the availability of 400 MHz of additional spectrum adjacent to…