September 1, 2011

The GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) has published an update to its Evolution to LTE report.

The GSA report covers both LTE FDD and LTE TDD system modes and confirms that 174 firm LTE network deployments are in progress or planned in 64 countries, including 26 networks that have commercially launched. A further 63 operators in 21 additional countries are engaged in LTE technology trials, tests or studies. The report also notes a significant increase in LTE-related activities in many developing markets, including technology trials.

Taken together, it means that 237 operators in 85 countries are now investing in LTE.


The Evolution to LTE report (August 31, 2011) is available as a free download to registered (free & simple to complete) site users at www.gsacom.com

See Also: The GSA "Status of the LTE Ecosystem report (July 29, 2011)", at www.gsacom.com