GSA Evolution to LTE report: 442 LTE networks launched: More LTE-Advanced, VoLTE expansion
Published October 13, 2015 – [5.6 MB]
The Evolution to LTE report confirms the status of the LTE market worldwide including LTE and LTE-Advanced network deployments (FDD and TDD), commercial service launches, the user devices ecosystem, subscriptions growth, regulatory developments including spectrum allocations, VoLTE, APT700, LTE Broadcast, LTE roaming, and highlights the main industry trends. The report is based on our own research and industry contacts and is our independent assessment and analysis, supported by facts and metrics.
442 LTE networks are now commercially launched in 147 countries.
380 operators deployed FDD mode only
44 operators deployed TDD mode only
18 operators deployed both FDD and TDD modes
73 operators commercially launched LTE service in 2015.
142 LTE operators are investing in LTE-Advanced deployments, studies or trials in 62 countries. 95 operators have commercially launched LTE-A networks in 48 countries.
111 operators in 52 countries investing in VoLTE deployments, studies or trials. 30 operators have commercially launched VoLTE-HD voice in 21 countries.
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