LTE in Unlicensed and Shared Spectrum: Trials, Deployments and Devices.
The use of unlicensed spectrum for delivery of LTE services is developing steadily. GSA is aware of 12 network deployments/launches concerning the various unlicensed spectrum approaches (LAA, LTE-U, LWA or LWIP) by ten operators and interest in the technologies remains high, with a total of 42 operators around the world known to have been investing in one or more of the technologies. Most recent focus has been on LAA technology, which is being used in trials designed to deliver Gigabit speed mobile services.
GSA has identified eight deployed/commercial LAA networks. The three most recent launches were by Smartone in Hong Kong, TIM in Italy and Turkcell in Turkey.
LAA has been deployed/launched in six countries.
Around the world, various operators are engaged in trials, pilots, or have started deploying LTE in unlicensed spectrum technology. Recent activities have all revolved around LAA.
In addition to those operators that have launched services:
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