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APT700 global status – 12 commercially launched networks,
SNAPSHOT: APT700 global status - 12 commercially launched networks, devices, market opportunity October 21, 2015 - [597.4 KB] Industry support for the APT700 band plan is strong. Whereas APT700 provides both FDD and TDD arrangements, it is the FDD plan that has gained global support from industry and regulators in markets addressing approaching 4 billion people. 42 countries have allocated, committed to, or recommend allocating APT700 FDD (band 28) spectrum for LTE deployments. This Snapshot report is an extract from the latest Evolution to LTE report (October 13, 2015). Copyright© GSA - Global mobile Suppliers…Read more -
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LTE TDD (TD-LTE) – 62 commercially launched networks
SNAPSHOT: LTE TDD (TD-LTE) global status - List of 62 commercially launched networks October 21, 2015 - [1.1 MB] The LTE TDD mode (TD-LTE) for operators with unpaired spectrum is enjoying growth in all regions, especially in China. 62 operators in 37 countries have commercially launched LTE service using the TDD mode. 18 operators have deployed FDD and TDD modes in their LTE networks. Download the list of all commercially launched LTE TDD networks including operating frequency bands, with a summary of the status of the user devices ecosystem, in this short document, which is…Read more -
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LTE1800 global status – List of 192 launched networks
SNAPSHOT: LTE1800 global status - List of 192 launched networks and devices ecosystem status October 21, 2015 - [527.8 KB] The most widely used spectrum for LTE network deployments is 1800 MHz (3GPP band 3). 192 LTE1800 networks are commercially launched in 92 countries. 1800 MHz is used in 43.4% of LTE network deployments and also has the largest user devices ecosystem. Over 47% of LTE user terminals can operate in the 1800 MHz band. Download the list of all 192 commercially launched LTE1800 networks together with the status of the user devices ecosystem in…Read more -
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LTE BROADCAST global status – summary of deployments, all activities worldwide
SNAPSHOT: LTE BROADCAST global status - summary of deployments, all activities worldwide October 21, 2015 - [398.9 KB] Recent months have witnessed a high level of activity in eMBMS/LTE Broadcast activities globally and traction is building across all regions. Several use cases are being developed and trialled, and more are emerging. The first LTE Broadcast service was commercially launched in January 2014 and the eMBMS-capable devices ecosystem is building, however more devices are needed. Several operators announced planned service launches in 2015. Download the list of all LTE Broadcast system investments (deployments, launches, trials, studies)…Read more -
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GSA Evolution to LTE report: 442 LTE networks launched:
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…Read more -
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Top 10 GSA Member papers July-Sep
Top 10 GSA Member papers July-Sep '15 topics, download stats: LTE-A, M2M, 5G, IoT, App coverage, LAA Published October 12, 2015 - [287.7 KB] LTE-A, LTE M2M, 5G, IoT, App Coverage, and LAA (Licensed Assisted Access) technologies were the dominant topics read about in the most popular Members papers on the GSA website for the 3 months period July-September 2015. Download the PDF for stats for the 3 months period July-September 2015, and the all-time downloads total for each paper. The most popular Members paper in the 3 months period July-September 2015 was "LTE-Advanced (3GPP…Read more -
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HSPA Operator Commitments report: 588 networks launched
HSPA Operator Commitments report: 588 networks launched, including 190x 42Mbs DC-HSPA+ and 2x 63Mbps Published October 11, 2015 - [1.8 MB] This is the latest report by GSA on HSPA and HSPA+ operator commitments, network deployments, commercial service launches, and trends including evolution, incorporating our research up to October 11, 2015. The report lists all HSPA and HSPA+ network commitments, deployments and launches worldwide according to GSA research. HSPA and HSPA+ Networks - Key Facts: * 600 HSPA operator network commitments in 218 countries/territories * 588 commercially launched networks in 218 countries * ALL of…Read more -
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LTE2100 Market Status Report (LTE deployments, devices in 2.1 GHz band 1)
NEW: LTE2100 market status report (LTE deployments, devices in 2.1 GHz band 1) September 23, 2015 - [1.3 MB] LTE2100 market status report Published September 23, 2015 This new report by the GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) provides an overview of the status of LTE mobile broadband deployments using 2.1 GHz spectrum (3GPP band 1), and the supporting user devices ecosystem. Currently 15 LTE2100 band 1 systems are commercially launched in 11 countries. Over 36% of all LTE user devices can operate in 2.1 GHz band 1 spectrum. 1,185 LTE2100 user devices have been announced…Read more -
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LTE Subscriber Forecast 2020
Chart showing LTE subscriptions forecast growth worldwide to 2020. Q2 2015 total LTE subscriptions worldwide = 755 million, and equivalent to 10.44% share of the global mobile subs base. This chart is copyright of GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association. Data to create this chart was supplied by Ovum to GSA by agreement on September 3, 2015. Analysis is by GSA. GSA forecasts there will be over 1 billion LTE subscriptions worldwide by the end of 2015.Read more -
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LTE Subscriptions, Growth and Regional Shares
Charts showing growth and regional share of LTE subscriptions up to 30 June 2015, with forecast growth to 2020. Q2 2015 total LTE subscriptions worldwide = 755 million, and equivalent to 10.44% share of the global mobile subs base These charts are copyright of GSA - Global mobile Suppliers Association Data to create these charts was supplied by Ovum to GSA by agreement on September 3, 2015. Analysis is by GSARead more -
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Fast Facts
422 commercially launched LTE networks in 143 countries Over 30% of LTE operators are investing in LTE-Advanced: 88 operators commercially launched LTE-Advanced in 45 countries 1800 MHz is the main band for LTE deployments: LTE1800 is used in over 44% of networks 59 LTE TDD (TD-LTE) commercially launched networks in 35 countries 103 operators investing in VoLTE: 25 operators launched VoLTE-HD voice 3,253 LTE user devices announced = over 72% YoY growth Continuing investment in 3G/HSPA networks supporting c. 2 billion users (c) GSA, Global mobile Suppliers AssociationRead more -
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LTE Broadcast Activities World-wide
Map showing worldwide eMBMS LTE Broadcast/LTE Multicast operator commitments, commercial deployments, launches, technology trials, studies Data source: GSA's Evolution to LTE report, July 21, 2015 Also available as a smaller jpeg file and hi-res PDF file on page http://www.gsacom.com/news/statistics Copyright - GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association)Read more -
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GSA Launches New LTE Broadcast Report, calls for inputs to new survey
GSA is undertaking new research into the development of LTE Broadcast based on eMBMS technology and appropriate video compression and transport technologies. We have commissioned Innovation Observatory – an independent analyst company – to carry out a programme of surveys and discussions with relevant individuals and organisations. The first stage of the research is an online survey of the GSA community (operators, vendors, industry experts and others), and we would very much appreciate your help. If you can spare around 10 minutes, please help us by completing the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LTEB-W We will provide you…Read more -
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LTE DEVICES: User Device Form Factors
Chart with data about the 3,253 LTE user devices currently in GSA's GAMBoD-LTE database by form factors, modes (FDD, TDD), operating frequencies, support for VoLTE, Cat 4, Cat 6 and 3G systems. Note: most devices are multiband and multimode. This chart is also available as a small JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4 Produced from data from GSA's own research as presented in GSA's Status of the LTE Ecosystem report published on June 19, 2015. Copyright - GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association)Read more -
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LTE DEVICES: Status of the LTE Eco System
This updated report, which was researched and published b3,253 LTEy GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) and published on June 19, 2015 confirms the maturity and fast growing ecosystem of LTE user devices. This latest research increased to 3,253 the number of LTE user devices included in our database which have been announced to the market by 305 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. 3,253 as…Read more -
