Status of the LTE Ecosystem report: GSA confirms 3,745 LTE devices announced by 339 suppliers
November 2, 2015 – [950.2 KB]
This updated report, which was researched and published by GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) and published on November 2, 2015 confirms the maturity and fast growing ecosystem of LTE user devices. Our latest research increased to 3,745 the number of LTE user devices we have included in our database that have been announced to the market by 339 suppliers. Support for each of the main operating FDD and TDD frequency bands is stated.
LTE1800 (Band 3) is the best supported band and has the largest LTE devices ecosystem.
The number of LTE devices i.e. 3,745 as confirmed in this report is 1,527 higher than GSA reported in October 2014, representing 69% growth. The number of manufacturers participating in this market grew over 85% in the same period.
Cat 4 and Cat 6 terminals are identified and quantified, confirming rapid expansion of choice, as are terminals that support VoLTE.
The number of terminals that support LTE TDD (TD-LTE) is growing strongly, and gaining share. 1,408 LTE TDD devices are included in our database, which means that 37.6% of all LTE devices support LTE TDD (TD-LTE).
There are 2,200 LTE smartphones, including operator and frequency variants, representing an improved 58.7% share of all device types and is the largest device category. LTE connected tablet PCs is also a fast growing device segment.
Updates and other inputs from the industry are welcome and appreciated by email please to info@gsacom.com
This report is Copyright© of Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA).
This material and data may be used subject to accreditation of the GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) as the source.
Errors and Omissions Excepted.
Detailed analysis of each of the 3,745 LTE devices in our devices database is supported in the GAMBoD-LTE tool (www.gsacom.com/gambod). GAMBoD is NOT a public resource, and access for use is strictly restricted. For details on how to access GAMBoD see the information provided in this report.
For information on LTE and LTE-Advanced operator commitments, network deployments, commercial 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 developments including LTE are available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4
LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472
LTE1800 LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3129390
LTE TDD LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061
APT700 band LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4759091
