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Evolution to LTE Report
October 12, 2011 rev2
Pressure on spectrum resources will continue, therefore operators should deploy the most efficient technologies available to them. The 3GPP LTE system delivers capacity and data throughput enhancements and low latency, to support new services and features requiring higher levels of capability and performance. LTE is the next step in the user experience, enhancing more demanding applications such as interactive TV, mobile video blogging, advanced gaming, and professional services. Data rates are significantly higher. LTE supports a full IP-based network and harmonization with other radio access technologies. LTE standardization covers FDD and TDD modes. Infrastructure solutions offer an easy upgrade path to LTE. HSPA/HSPA+ is mainstream. LTE is the natural migration choice for GSM/HSPA network operators, and CDMA or WiMAX operators. The uptake of LTE is a global phenomenon. The primary drive towards LTE from operators comes from the need for more network capacity, performance management and improved efficiencies to drive down the unit cost of delivering traffic. All 3G technologies can harmonize to LTE as a single unifying global standard, for even higher scale economies and simplifying roaming. The chart below shows the number of operator commitments confirmed 6 months and 12 months after the first commercial systems launches for HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ and LTE respectively, and confirms LTE as the fastest developing mobile system technology ever.
248 operators investing in LTE in 87 countries

35 commercial networks in 21 countries 185 operator commitments in 66 countries 63 pre-commit trials in 21 more countries 103 commercial LTE networks by end 2012
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35 commercial LTE network launches (12 Oct 2011) Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA)
E-UTRAN optimized for low mobile speed: 0-15 km/h. Higher mobile speed between 15-120 km/h should be supported with high performance. Mobility across the cellular network shall be maintained at speeds 120 km/h-350 km/h (or even up to 500 km/h depending on the frequency band) Spectrum flexibility: scalable to operate in 1.4, 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 MHz allocations: uplink and downlinkpaired and unpaired Co-existence with GERAN/3G on adjacent channels; with other operators on adjacent channels; overlapping or adjacent spectrum at country borders; handover with UTRAN & GERAN
World LTE deployments map available: www.gsacom.com
Spectrum for LTE deployments

LTE can be deployed in existing 2G or 3G bands, and in new spectrum such as 2.6 GHz now being allocated in many regions, and the Digital Dividend bands (700 or 800 MHz depending on region). In the USA, LTE deployments are being made in 700 MHz spectrum and in existing AWS (1.7/2.1 GHz spectrum. There is strong demand in Europe, Asia and elsewhere to access new 800 MHz Digital Dividend spectrum for extended geographical coverage and improved in-building performance. The first commercial LTE800 services have launched in Germany for rural broadband services. There is also high interest in using re-farmed spectrum for LTE, e.g. 900, and particularly 1800 MHz bands as regulators adopt a technology-neutral approach. Initial deployments in Japan use 800 MHz, 1.5 GHz and 1.7 GHz (operator-dependant). Design targets for LTE include: Instantaneous downlink peak data rate of at least 100 Mb/s within 20 MHz allocation (5 bps/Hz) Instantaneous uplink peak data rate of 50 Mb/s (2.5 bps/Hz within a 20MHz uplink allocation) Downlink: average user throughput per MHz, 3 to 4 times Release 6 HSDPA Uplink: average user throughput per MHz, 2-3 times Release 6 Enhanced Uplink
LTE radio network products incorporate several features to simplify building and management of nextgeneration networks. Plug-and-play, selfconfiguration and self-optimization simplify and reduce network rollout and management cost. LTE will be deployed alongside simplified, IP-based core and transport networks that are easier to build, maintain and introduce services on. The 3GPP core network has also undergone System Architecture Evolution (SAE), optimized for packet mode and in particular for the IP-Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) to support all access technologies, including fixed wire-line access. This allows: Improvements in latency, capacity, throughput Simplification of the core network, and optimization for IP traffic and services, and expected growth Simplified support and handover to non-3GPP access technologies The result is the evolved packet system (EPS) that consists of the core network part, the evolved packet core (EPC) and the radio network evolution part, the evolved UTRAN (E-UTRAN), i.e. LTE. The EPS is also standardized within 3GPP Release 8.
LTE TDD Systems

Most LTE commitments and deployments use the paired spectrum (FDD) mode. The LTE TDD mode for unpaired spectrum is complementary and valuable in several markets. LTE TDD provides a future-proof evolutionary path for TD-SCDMA, another 3GPP standard, which is widely deployed in China. LTE TDD is the perfect choice for providing high speed mobile broadband access in unpaired spectrum. It is
an integral part of the 3GPP standards implementing a maximum of commonalities with LTE FDD and offering comparable performance characteristics with similarly high spectral efficiency. Within the globally assigned IMT bands for mobile (broadband) communication, significant spectrum resources are suitable for LTE TDD. The largest contiguous bands are at 2.3 GHz (100 MHz) and within the 2.6 GHz band (e.g. 50 MHz according to the CEPT band plan). Due to the recognized demand for radio technologies for unpaired bands and based on the commonalities as explained above, LTE TDD can exploit global economies of scale similar to LTE FDD, with a short time to market. It is likely that LTE TDD will become a globally accepted technology, providing an excellent evolution path for TD-SCDMA and WiMAX networks. The growing number of LTE TDD operator commitments, system maturity, and the expanding eco-system are detailed later in this report.
IMT-Advanced provides a global platform on which to build the next-generations of interactive mobile services that will provide faster data access, enhanced roaming capabilities, unified messaging and broadband multimedia. Several LTE-Advanced test systems are operating or planned around the world. NTT DoCoMo is undertaking field experiments of LTE-Advanced in real radio environments in the cities of Yokosuka and Sagamihara. NTT DoCoMo has confirmed the performance of LTE-Advanced technologies using simulators in its R & D center, achieving transmission data rates of approximately 1 Gbps on the downlink and 200 Mbps on the uplink. The Korea Communications Commission and the Korean Ministry of Knowledge Economy held a demonstration of an LTE-Advanced system, which featured 'evolved Multimedia Broadcast and Multicast Service' indoors and an in-vehicle demonstration outdoors demonstrating 3D full HD broadcasting and HD video calling. SK Telecom plans to launch an LTE Advanced network in 2013. Ericsson demonstrated a working version of LTEAdvanced to the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency in June 2011. Downlink speeds more than 10 x faster than todays LTE deployments were shown. 60MHz of aggregated spectrum was used, compared to 20 MHz maximum possible with the current LTE standard. Also 8x8 MIMO was used on the downlink. Nokia Siemens Networks demonstrated LTEAdvanced at CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore. 3GPP has published Release 10 of the standard (at the March 2011 Plenary meetings) and formally frozen the set of features for LTE-Advanced. The completion of Release 10 is the final step in the four year process to ensure that the 3GPP radio interface will meet the formal requirements of IMT-Advanced. As is the case with current work on HSPA Evolution (HSPA+), LTE work will continue beyond the current Release. It is a well proven method in 3GPP that work is allowed to carry on, but is punctuated by a series of Releases, allowing the industry to make products and plan services from that point on. 3GPP is setting the Release 11 requirements during 2011, with its completion being scheduled for late 2012.
LTE-Advanced Systems
LTE FDD and LTE TDD have a clear evolution towards LTE-Advanced which includes many features originally considered for the future ITU IMT-Advanced system. In October 2010 the ITU accepted and officially designated LTE-Advanced as an IMTAdvanced (4G) technology.
LTE networks, developments global round-up

Americas USA On September 21, 2010 regional carrier MetroPCS became the first operator in the United States to launch LTE. MetroPCS offered the worlds first commercially available 4G LTE handset, the Samsung Craft. Service was launched in Las Vegas, then extended to Dallas/Forth Worth, Detroit and Boston, Sacramento and New York. The Samsung SCH-R900/Craft is also the first multi-mode CDMA-LTE handset. LTE network rollouts continue in 2011 across the remaining MetroPCS U.S. markets. Verizon Wireless launched its large-scale commercial LTE system in 700 MHz spectrum on December 5, 2010. The company expects coverage to match that of its existing 3G network by 2013, and 185 million people in 175 metro areas will be served by end 2011. AT&T Mobility launched commercial LTE service on September 18, 2011 in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, initially offering four LTEcompatible devices: HTC Jetstream tablet, AT&T USBConnect Momentum 4G, AT&T Mobile Hotspot Elevate 4G, and AT&T USBConnect Adrenaline. AT&T plans to offer LTE in at least 15 markets and to 70 million Americans by end 2011. AT&T earlier revealed Voice over LTE will be introduced by 2013. T-Mobile USA is committed to LTE, however, is the subject of a planned takeover by AT&T. Agri-Valley Broadband plans to use LTE for a regional rural deployment in 700 MHz spectrum, and has selected its infrastructure partner. The company plans to deploy LTE in up to 40 counties in Michigan. Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications System (BayRICS) vision was established by the 10 Bay Area Counties and 3 core cities, San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose in 2006 through the creation of a strategic plan with the goal of providing voice and data interoperability throughout the Bay Area region. BayRICS is a state of the art communications
system-of-systems. Bay Area Wireless Enhanced Broadband (BayWEB) is the broadband component of BayRICS which has acquired 700 MHz in which an LTE-based public safety system is intended to be deployed. In April 2011, the first public-safety LTE pilot network in the San Francisco Bay Area was tested. These tests were commissioned by the East Bay Communications System Authority, which oversaw the pilot LTE network deployment. Cellcom, a regional carrier for Wisconsin and Michigan, is deploying LTE, targeting launch in 2012. Cellular South has 700 MHz spectrum for virtually all of Mississippi and Tennessee and most of Alabama. Commercial LTE service is planned in Q4 2011. CenturyTel plans to deploy LTE in 700 MHz. . Leap Wireless began testing LTE in June 2010 ahead of planned commercial network deployment initially in selected markets in 2011. At CTIA 2011 Leap Wireless announced it will use LightSquareds terrestrial LTE network (in satellite spectrum) for coverage beyond its footprint, and will also use LightSquareds network within Leaps own footprint to provide additional capacity if required. Leap Wireless' Cricket subsidiary is expected to launch its first commercial test market live in Arizona by end 2011. Aircell will launch LTE in 2011 to boost the capacity of its in-flight network. CDMA operator Alaska Communications has announced plans to invest US$ 32 million in an LTE network consistent with its current coverage footprint. Clearwire Corp. requested 3GPP to standardize LTE TDD for operation in the band 2496 2690 MHz and has released results of trials the company carried out on LTE TDD and FDD systems in Phoenix, Arizona. Clearwire is a member of the Global TD-LTE Initiative. In August 2011 Clearwire announced its firm commitment to deploy an LTE overlay, incorporating key features of LTE-Advanced. The LTE TDD mode is expected to be deployed using 20 MHz of spectrum. Clearwires LTE implementation plan is subject to approval of additional funding. Sprint announced this month plans to deploy a commercial LTE FDD network in existing 1900 MHz
spectrum, targeting mid-2012 launch. Sprint will have 250 million LTE pops coverage by end 2013 and continue fill in of smaller markets with LTE from early 2014. Sprint said it wont sell WiMax after 2012. As part of a $32.1 million stimulus grant, Commnet Wireless, LLC will develop and operate an LTE network in the Navajo Nation. The grant, plus partial matching funds, will provide broadband infrastructure access to the Navajo Nation across Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, enabling fixed and mobile service for over 30,000 households (c. 135,000 people) and 1,000 businesses in 15 of the largest communities in the Navajo Nation, including Window Rock, Shiprock, Kayenta, Chinle, and Tuba City. The project will also provide high-capacity connectivity on the combined middle-mile backbone to 49 more tribal communities. Satellite TV provider Dish Network applied in August 2011 to the FCC for permission to deploy an LTE network in spectrum bought from bankrupt TerreStar Greenfield operator Lightsquared is deploying the first US wholesale-only LTE network, and has selected its infrastructure supplier for deployment in 1.4 to 1.6 GHz spectrum, mostly (46 MHz) in L-Band, targeting commercial launch in early 2012. LightSquared has committed to reaching 36% of the U.S. population with LTE by the end of 2012. By 2015 the target is 92% (260 million people). Rural network operator Mosaic Telecom is deploying a commercial LTE network in existing 700 MHz and AWS spectrum. Deployment commenced in Q1 2011. NetAmerica Alliance LLC will help to bring LTE mobile broadband services to 700 MHz and AWS spectrum holders for people and businesses in smaller markets and rural areas. NetAmerica joins forces with rural independent license holders deploying new converged 4G mobile/fixed networks and provide them with business and network services including combined buying power, nationwide branding, 24x7 network monitoring, core networking elements, apps development and other key services. The infrastructure supplier was announced at CTIA 2011. Network operators Peoples Telephone Cooperative (Quitman Texas) and Etex Telephone Cooperative (Gilmer Texas)
have committed to LTE network deployments and recently joined the Alliance. Public Service Wireless is deploying a commercial 700 MHz LTE network in central and south-west Georgia. WiMAX operator SpeedConnect is introducing LTE and deploying infrastructure in Michigan which includes LTE and WiMAX core technology. Sprint has hinted about adopting LTE. According to reports there is a high likelihood that LTE is in our future in one flavor or another," a comment attributed to a senior company spokesman, who added "announcements will be made soon". Sprint is using WiMAX technology for its next-generation mobile network. With LTE adoption more prevalent the ecosystem for WiMAX is likely to be limited by comparison. It is expected that Sprint would use 800 MHz spectrum, currently used for iDEN, should the company decide to proceed with LTE deployment. Texas Energy Network (TEN) plans to deploy a nationwide LTE wireless broadband network, initially targeting the oil and gas industries. United Wireless is upgrading its CDMA infrastructure and adding LTE to its network On May 6, 2011 US Cellular announced plans, in conjunction with its partnership with King Street Wireless, to deliver LTE services and devices to more than 26% of its customers across two dozen markets in time for the holiday season. Initial rollout Is planned for selected cities in Iowa, Wisconsin, Maine, North Carolina, Texas and Oklahoma. On January 25, 2011 the FCC mandated LTE for first responders (public safety communications). The Order and FNPRM requires all 700 MHz public safety mobile broadband networks to use a common air interface, specifically LTE, to support roaming and interoperable communications. Mandating of a single technology by the FCC is unprecedented. The City of Charlotte Council awarded a contract in October 2011 for an LTE Public Safety Network in this dedicated Public Safety 700 MHz band
Canada Rogers Wireless announced the launch of Canadas first commercial LTE service on July 7, 2011 in Ottawa. This fall Rogers will roll out LTE to Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, and another 21 markets in 2012. Later this year, Rogers promises availability of the first LTE smartphones from HTC and Samsung Bell Mobility and Telus have launched a joint HSPA+ network. Bell Mobility launched commercial LTE services in Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo and Guelph on September 14, 2011. Customers can fallback to DC-HSPA+ or HSPA+ outside LTE coverage. The company offers the Sierra Wireless U313 Turbo Stick, and says in coming weeks the Novatel Wireless U679 Turbo Stick will be added. Telus is expected to launch LTE by early 2012. MTS Allstream is deploying a commercial LTE network targeting launch in 2012. Sasktel has announced that phase 1 of its LTE deployment will begin in the fall of 2012 to Regina and Saskatoon, and surrounding areas. LTE will be deployed to other urban and rural areas starting in 2013 based on demand, and the company anticipates that deployment of voice over LTE will begin in 2013. Wind Mobile confirmed an LTE trial in February 2011 The regulator Industry Canada is preparing to auction 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum in 2012. Argentina Telefonica completed lab trials of LTE in March 2010, achieving a peak DL data speed of 95 Mbps. A field trial undertaken mid-November to mid-December 2010 in Buenos Aires is claimed to be the first in AWS spectrum in Central and South America. Personal tested LTE in Puerto Madero (June 2010), and in December 2010 announced a trial in Cordoba. Bolivia Entel Movil is currently trialling LTE in La Paz.
Brazil Regulator Anatel will auction 120 MHz of 2.6 GHz spectrum, giving operators the option to deploy LTE earlier should they acquire an MMDS operator who currently holds spectrum. The 2.6 GHz band had previously been allocated to MMDS operators for pay TV, and they will keep 70 MHz. The auction appears scheduled for January 2012; the aim is for LTE to be commercially live before the 2014 FIFA World Cup Oi is trialling LTE trial since mid-June 2011 together with four system vendors for tests in laboratory conditions and in live networks in various cities. Testing is reported to include in 1800 MHz spectrum and the company has confirmed it may deploy LTE1800 subject to the conditions of the upcoming 2.6 GHz spectrum auction. Vivo (Telefonica) has been undertaking LTE trials and plans to deploy a commercial network. Claro plans to begin LTE tests in 2.6 GHz in Q4 2011 Anatel has granted authorization to TV Filme Braslia (Sky Group) to provide Multimedia Communication Services (MCS) in 2.6 GHz frequencies, using LTE. The Sao Paulo military police force is testing LTE in 700 MHz, and is trialling using 5 base stations. The Brazil Army is reported to be interested in testing LTE in 700MHz for public security solutions in Brasilia and is awaiting approval for a test licence. Algar Telecom (CTBC) is conducting LTE trials in 850 MHz and 1800 MHz. Anatels approval would be needed for commercial services in these frequencies. Chile Entel PCS completed the first LTE trial in Latin America at the Universidad de Chile. Movistar publicly demonstrated LTE e.g. at Connect 2010. Claro has also been trialling LTE. Regulator Subtel hopes to launch a 2.6 GHz auction procedure with up to 140 MHz being granted in 2011, meaning LTE services could be launched in 2012. It is understand there is no regulatory barrier to operators deploying LTE in current mobile spectrum. New market entrants Nextel Chile and VTR have licences for 3G services in AWS spectrum.
Colombia Une-EPM plans to launch mobile broadband services using LTE in 2.6 GHz in Q1 2012. 700 MHz spectrum could be auctioned in the 2012-2013 timeframe. Costa Rica ICE is considering LTE deployment by 2014, according to a local newspaper report Dominican Republic
consortium of companies. The plan requires approval of the Finance Ministry and regulator Cofetel. A wholesale business model, to resell capacity to incumbent networks operators, is proposed. Peru Telefonica Movistar has been trialling LTE. Ministerio de Transporte y Comunicaciones del Per published a consultation on use of 700 MHz and AWS spectrum for comments by March 31, 2011. Puerto Rico
Orange Dominicana has been participating in LTE trials since April 2011 Ecuador The Ministry of Telecommunication & Information Society announced the National Broadband Plan is to be strengthened to assist development of high speed Internet access to underserved areas. New measures include a resolution to implement LTE in all regions. Guatemala Regulator SIT has confirmed at least seven bands as being suitable for LTE, including 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, AWS and 2.1 GHz. Jamaica Claro is reported to be deploying an LTE system. In March 2011 it was announced that Digicel had agreed to acquire the company from America Movil. Further announcements are awaited. Mexico Telefnica and Telcel have conducted tests of LTE. Telefnica plans to launch LTE by 2013. The government plans to auction 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz. In a Decree published on September 2, 2010 President Calderon stated that the 700 MHz band should be freed for mobile broadband and that digital TV switchover must be completed by 2015. However this declaration currently faces a legal challenge. MVS Comunicaciones has announced plans for a US$ 1 billion investment in LTE as part of a
AT&T Puerto Rico is deploying an LTE network. Claro is expected to launch LTE by Q1 2012. CDMA operator Open Mobile is deploying an LTE network Uruguay Antel is reported to be trialling LTE, with commercial network deployment beginning in 2012, for which the company is seeking access to 700 MHz band Asia Pacific and Oceania Australia All three mobile operators have confirmed that they will be deploying LTE networks using 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800). Telstra commercially launched LTE service (LTE1800) on September 27, 2011 in capital city CBDs (central business districts) and more than 30 regional and metropolitan centres. The NextG network upgrade uses Telstras existing 1800 MHz spectrum refarmed to deliver LTE to areas where traffic demand is most concentrated and is integrated with Telstras existing HSPA+ service in the 850MHz band. Telstra offers dual mode LTE/HSPA+ mobile broadband devices for seamless operation across 1800 MHz and 850 MHz. Telstra is currently trialling IMS but says it will not rush into voice until coverage is ubiquitous on the LTE layer. Optus announced in September 2011 that the company will start offering LTE services in Newcastle in April 2012, extending out to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth later that year. LTE1800 will be deployed. Optus has also launched a 700 MHz DD trial.
Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) confirmed results of its LTE1800 trial in Q4 2010 in Newcastle, NSW with 10 MHz of 1800 MHz spectrum. Downlink speeds up to 74.3 Mbps were achieved. Upgrading of the network (around 5,800 2G and 3G base station sites) is underway. In September 2011 VHA announced that an agreement between the company and the Australasian Railway Association - which holds the licenses to the 1800MHz spectrum, to create contiguous blocks of spectrum in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, had been approved by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). ACMA announced the first formal steps toward a joint auction of new licences in 700 MHz DD and 2.6 GHz. Two blocks of 45 MHz in the range 703-748 MHz and 758-803 MHz will be reallocated from November 2, 2011 until December 31, 2014. Two 70 MHz blocks of 2.6 GHz spectrum will be reallocated from November 2, 2011 until January 31, 2016 for the Perth area and September 30, 2014 for everywhere else in Australia. The auction is anticipated in 2H 2012. NBN Co - established to design, build and operate the national broadband network, appointed Ericsson to build and operate a 2.3GHz LTE TDD fixedwireless broadband network. It will serve rural Australia with download speeds of up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds reaching 1 Mbps, ensuring a significant improvement on existing services. EnergyAustralias Ausgrid is trialling an LTE platform at 15 sites in 2011, with the intent to migrate to a full LTE network. EnergyAustralia was chosen by the Government to lead the Smart Grid, Smart City demonstration project to test Australias first fully integrated, commercial-scale smart grid. WiMAX operator Vivid Wireless trialled LTE TDD in Sydney for 2 months from December 2010 in high demand, high density, inner city conditions. Commercial network launch is expected by 2012. China
traffic. The first high-definition LTE TDD video call including handover was demonstrated at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) test lab in Beijing. China Mobile has now launched largescale LTE TDD trials consisting of more than 1,000 base stations in Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Xiamen. Commercial services are expected to launch in 2012. According to reports, Nokia Siemens Networks has been running live LTE TDD trial networks since May 2011 in Hangzhou and Xiamen for China Mobile. China Telecom plans to launch LTE service, expected in 2012, which will be integrated with CDMA systems in 17 provinces. Specific or plans regarding LTE at China Unicom are not known at this time. In Hong Kong SAR, 2 x 15 MHz blocks of 2.6 GHz spectrum were obtained via auction each by China Mobile (Peoples Phone), Genius Brand (Hutchison Telecom/PCCW JV) and CSL Limited. On November 25, 2010 CSL Limited commercially launched its LTE/DC-HSPA+ network for corporate services, extending to all customers on May 16, 2011. From this date CSL customers can sign up or upgrade their current mobile broadband plan to 42 Mbps for HK$ 339 and to 100 Mbps for HK$ 399. The LTE network uses 2.6 GHz spectrum. LTE is sold into all brands and segments. Some 1800 MHz sites are equipped for LTE and used for testing; more 1800 MHz sites are being converted in 2011 as the availability of LTE1800 user devices improves. There is interest in VoLTE alongside CSLs existing Mobile HD Voice service on its HSPA network. Genius Brand has been undertaking trials and tests in 2011 and is deploying a city wide LTE network of approximately 2,000 base stations on which Hutchison and PCCW will launch their respective commercial LTE services. SmarTone-Vodafone is deploying LTE1800.
China Mobile is building its TD-SCDMA network so that sites and other elements are reusable for LTE TDD. A large-scale trial LTE TDD network at the 2010 World Expo, Shanghai, realized a peak downlink rate over 80 Mbps in 20 MHz carrying uplink and downlink
India The 2.3 GHz BWA auction began with 11 companies bidding for 2 blocks in each of the 22 circles. The
government had earlier allocated one 20 MHz unpaired spectrum block each to MTNL and BSNL. Tikona Digital won spectrum in 5 circles. Qualcomm and Bharti Airtel won 4 circles each. Qualcomm gained spectrum in the key circles of Delhi, Mumbai, Haryana and Kerala, announced Global Holding Corporation and Tulip Telecom as initial shareholders for its LTE venture for network deployment, and has been undertaking trials. Aircel, winning BWA spectrum in 8 circles, has been trialling LTE TDD. On November 30, 2010 Reliance Industries showcased results from its field trial of LTE TDD. BSNL and MTNL are studying introducing LTE TDD possibly in addition to current WiMAX deployments. Infotel Broadband was the only pan-India winner, later bought by Reliance Industries Ltd ( RIL). RIL is committed to LTE TDD and expected to commercially launch in December 2011. Tikona Digital has committed to deploy LTE TDD. Bharti Airtel joined the Global TD-LTE Initiative and awarded an infrastructure contract for the Kolkata circle. Augere Wireless Broadband India, another BWA license winner, has confirmed plans to invest US$ 5060 million over the next three to five years to deploy LTE TDD across Madhya Pradesh and has awarded an infrastructure contract. A soft launch is anticipated in February 2012, and commercial launch April 2012. Regulator TRAI published a consultation paper on IMT-Advanced systems (including LTE-Advanced); comments were requested by September 20, 2011. Indonesia Telkomsel, XL Axiata, and Indosat have been trialling LTE technology and propose to deploy LTE. Indosat trialled LTE in 2.6 GHz last year and is conducting a technology trial of LTE1800 in 10 MHz bandwidth in Surabaya and Bali, up to end October 2011. CDMA operator Bakrie Telecom plans to introduce LTE in future, and may trial LTE in 2012 Japan NTT DoCoMo launched Japans first commercial LTE system on December 24, 2010 in 2.1 GHz spectrum under the Xi brand. The company said that voice calls using Xi will become possible sometime within the fiscal year starting in April 2011, when DoCoMo
will begin launching LTE-compatible mobile phones. Xi service was initially available in the Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka areas; other major cities and regions will follow. DoCoMo plans to spend over $3.6 billion on network build-out by March 2013, with 15,000 base stations serving 40% of the population, 70% coverage is planned by March 2015. DoCoMo expects 25% of its 3G user base to migrate to LTE by March 2015. KDDI is committed to deploying LTE and will continue to operate its 800 MHz CDMA network for voice traffic. KDDI has 20 MHz of spectrum for LTE. KDDI plans to commercially launch LTE by December 2012 once frequency re-arrangements are completed, and is targeting mobile broadband coverage for 96.5% of the country by March 2015. A trial was conducted in the Nasu-Shiobara area in 2010. A 2nd trial commenced in October 2010 in an urban environment. eMobile is committed to commercial LTE launch Softbank is a member of the Global TD-LTE Initiative. It is understood that 1800 MHz spectrum may be allowed for LTE services in Japan in future. Malaysia Maxis is trialing LTE in the Klang Valley. Celcom is trialling LTE in 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum. DiGi plans to launch LTE in 2.6 GHz by 2013. U Mobile announced on March 15, 2011 plans to launch a commercial LTE network soon. WiMAX operator Asiaspace has confirmed its plan is to launch an LTE TDD service using 2.3 GHZ spectrum before end 2012. WiMAX operator Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd announced plans to conduct an LTE TDD trial by end 2011, with a view to launching commercial services shortly after. Regulatory approval is awaited. P1 intends to upgrade its existing 2.3 GHz WiMAX network with an LTE TDD overlay.
Regulator MCMC plans to allocate blocks of 2.6 GHz for LTE, and is consulting on re-farming 850/900/1800 MHz spectrum. Packet One Networks (P1) and REDtone are amongst operators who said they will receive frequencies in the 2.6 GHz band, and are in the process of submitting business plans regarding their proposed use of the spectrum. Further spectrum allocations to more operators are understood to be in process. According to reports, Celcom has again requested from the regulator a block of 2.6 GHz spectrum. A number of parties have also enquired about 700 MHz, which MCMC is considering. Celcom and Maxis are reported to be in talks about 900 MHz and 1800 MHz spectrum re-farming. Nepal
Singapore M1 launched commercial LTE services on June 21, 2011 in 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz. LTE covers the financial district incl. Marina Bay, Suntec & Shenton Way. Nationwide coverage is planned by Q1 2012. StarHub has completed LTE testing in 2.6 GHz and extended trials to 1800 MHz. StarHub plans commercial launch of LTE in Q4 2011. StarHub said deploying LTE in 2.6 GHz would need twice as many sites to match 1800 MHz coverage. StarHub plans to trial VoLTE by end 2012 (now trialling IMS) depending on device availability. SingTel is trialing LTE in Singapore, and overseas with carriers in which it holds stakes i.e. SingTel Optus (Australia), Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (Philippines). SingTel plans to launch LTE in Singapore in October 2011 with 200 base stations. South Korea
Ncell has approached the Nepal Telecom Authority for spectrum and a license for LTE operation. Shareholder TeliaSonera is keen to proceed if permission/spectrum are granted, for launch in 2012 New Zealand Telecom New Zealand is committed to LTE and is showcasing the technology in Auckland during September-October 2011. Vodafone New Zealand has trialled LTE and is committed to deployment. Kordia is considering an upgrade of its rural mobile network to LTE. 700 MHz digital dividend spectrum is expected to be auctioned in 2012. The Philippines Smart Communications announced on April 16, 2011 opening of commercial LTE service in Boracay and confirmed plans to rollout in other areas. Globe Telecom has conducted LTE trials and plans to deploy a commercial LTE network in 2012. Piltel is understood to be seeking the remaining 3G license in the country to deploy LTE services. Bayan Telecommunications has had its service permit extended and has indicated plans to deploy LTE in existing 1800 MHz spectrum
SK Telecom launched commercial LTE service in Seoul on July 1, 2011, in 800 MHz. The company plans LTE coverage in the Seoul metro area and 6 more cities by early 2012, nationwide (82 cities) by 2013. SK plans to upgrade to LTE-Advanced in 2013. LG Uplus brought forward planned nationwide LTE coverage to mid-2012. Commercial LTE service was launched with 500 bases stations on July 1, 2011 in Seoul and two other cities. KT plans to commercially launch LTE November 2011, nationwide by 2013. in Seoul in
Regulator KCC conducted an auction of three spectrum blocks in August 2011, in 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands. SK Telecom and KT were barred from bidding for 2.1 GHz spectrum. Winners gain immediate access to the new spectrum except for 800 MHz which will be allocated from July 2012. SK Telecom won 20 MHz of 1800 MHz spectrum, expected to be for LTE. KT won 10 MHz of 800 MHz spectrum, LG Uplus won 20 MHz in 2.1 GHz. Sri Lanka Dialog Mobile announced live LTE trials from May 5, 2011 in Colombo Fort and the Colombo 2, 3, 4 and Narahenpita areas of the city.
Mobitel announced on May 6, 2011 completion of an LTE trial, which achieved 96 Mbps downlink speed in 2.6 GHz. More trials are planned in other bands. The company uses the same infrastructure vendor for its commercial network deployment. Etisalats DCHSPA+ network is LTE ready. Taiwan
Europe Abkhaz Aquafon announced that LTE testing was performed in Suchumi in co-operation with Megafon Andorra
Chunghwa Telecom has been trialling LTE in 2.6 GHz and 700 MHz spectrum. Commercial network deployment is expected to start from 2012 depending on spectrum availability. The company has completed LTE tests on the high-speed rail system in TDD and FDD modes using 2.6 GHz. FarEasTone and China Mobile are co-operating on an LTE TDD trial network in Taipei. The National Chiao Tung University conducted a trial of LTE TDD in 2010. WiMAX operator Global Mobile has announced plans to switch to LTE and will apply to the government for approval to amend its license when coverage reaches 70%, expected this year. Thailand AIS subsidiary Digital Phone Company (DPC) has permission from its build-transfer-operate concession issuer CAT Telecom to test LTE. DPC has 1800 MHz spectrum and reportedly will reserve up to 10MHz for the trial from its 12.5 MHz allocation. The test was scheduled to run for 90 days on 7-8 base stations in Bangkok. Vietnam Regulator MIC has authorized trials by VNPT, Viettel, FPT Telecom, CMC, VTC, EVN Telecom and Gtel. Trial networks have been established in Hanoi by FPT, Viettel and VDC (a member of VNPT). Viettel said in May 2011 it had started testing an LTE deployment in Hanoi and HCM City, offering donglebased services to 240 friendly customers. Digital dividend spectrum (700 MHz) would be allocated after analog TV switch over to digital; this process is scheduled to begin in 2015 in the big cities.
Andorra Telecom plans to deploy LTE by 2012. Armenia VivaCell-MTS soft-launched its LTE network on December 20, 2010. Full commercial launch is planned in 2011, initially in Yerevan. ArmenTel (Beeline/Vimpelcom) plans to deploy LTE. Orange organized a public demonstration of LTE at the Orange Flagship Store November 4-5, 2010. Austria Regulator TKK completed the auction of 2.6 GHz spectrum on September 20, 2010, raising 39.5m from A1 Telekom Austria, Hutchison 3, T-Mobile and Orange. 14 paired and 9 unpaired frequency blocks were sold. License conditions require coverage of at least 25% of the population by 2013. A1 Telekom Austria commercially launched LTE in parts of Vienna and St. Plten (a regional capital) on November 5, 2010. T-Mobile Austria launched a 60-cell site pilot LTE network in Innsbruck in July 2009 and entered a soft launch phase on October 19, 2010. In May 2011, the first LTE base station in Vienna went live. LTE base stations for Linz and Graz were activated in July 2011. On July 28 the company launched LTE and its Internet All Inclusive LTE tariff. Currently ~100 LTE base stations are on air. Orange is undertaking LTE testing, and has stressed the importance of knowing which frequencies in addition to 2.6 GHz (digital dividend and refarmed spectrum) will be permitted for LTE and hopes to commercially launch LTE services in 2011 or 2012.
3 Austria plans to commercially launch LTE in 2011. TKK has published its preliminary schedule for auctioning 800 MHz, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz spectrum. The auction is planned to be held in September 2012. Belarus BeST (Life) and MTS completed their respective LTE trials by May 1, 2011. An auction of 2.6 GHz spectrum is imminent. Digital Dividend spectrum is expected in 2016. Belgium MVNO and cable operator Telenet trialled LTE in 2010 and in June 2011 acquired 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz which could be used for LTE. Mobistar is testing LTE. Belgacom (Proximus) is deploying LTE in 1800 MHz spectrum and a pilot for selected customers is running in Hasselt, Mons, Waver and the Haasrode industrial park. Base is trialling LTE during 2011. Regulator BIPT has launched a consultation on proposals to open up the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz bands for HSPA and LTE deployments. Interested parties have until 1 October 2011 to submit any comments to the proposals. Bulgaria M-Tel is trialling LTE technology following receipt of a temporary licence on August 3 from the regulator CRC, and predicts LTE will be launched end-2013 or early-2014. In October 2011 CRC announced plans to award 1800 MHz spectrum, which could be used to set up GSM, UMTS, or LTE networks. It follows as a result of requests from Bulsatcom AD and Max Telecom OOD who are seeking to offer services using 2 5 MHz and 2 8 MHz of 1800 MHz spectrum respectively. If more applications are received then this spectrum will be auctioned. Croatia T-Hrvatski Telekom demonstrated an LTE trial network on October 26, 2010, ahead of a planned
commercial network deployment. Commercial services are expected to be launched in 2012 VIPNet demonstrated LTE in 800 MHz in March 2011 and launched a 2-week long consumer trial for 20 customers on September 1 in Novi Zagreb using 800 and 1800 MHz spectrum. Commercial LTE service launch is anticipated in 2012. Czech Republic Telefonia O2 is trialling LTE. In September 2011, the Czech Telecommunication Office issued terms and conditions for the proposed auction of 800, 1800 and 2600 MHz spectrum expected during 2012. Denmark An auction of 2500-2690 MHz and 2010-2020 MHz spectrum was completed on May 10, 2010. Spectrum was awarded to Hi3G Denmark ApS; TDC A/S; Telia Nttjnster Norden AB; and Telenor A/S. On October 12, 2010 the regulator Telestyrelsen announced that Hi3G Denmark had been granted 900 and 1800 MHz spectrum, which could be used to deploy 2G, 3G or LTE technologies nationally. Hutchison 3 plans to deploy a commercial LTE FDD network and also recently purchased 25 MHz of TDD spectrum. Combined LTE FDD and TDD products are expected to be available from early 2012. Telia launched the first commercial LTE system in Denmark on December 9, 2010 in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg in 2.6 GHz spectrum (20 MHz). On October 10, 2011 LTE commercial service was introduced using 10 MHz of 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800) as a complement to the 2.6 GHz service. Tri-band (800/1800/2600) LTE dongles and routers have been available since the summer. TeleNor and TeliaSonera have an infrastructure sharing agreement which includes LTE. TDC launched commercial LTE service on October 10, 2011 in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg, Esbjerg, Randers, Kolding, Horsens, Vejle and Roskilde.
Telestyrelsen has postponed the digital dividend (800 MHz) spectrum auction to March 2012. Frequencies can be taken into use from January 1, 2013. Estonia
a three-week period from August 15, 2011 as part of preparations for commercial service launch. Several LTE trials are underway in 800 MHz. France
Regulator ESTA announced the award of licences for LTE in 2.6 GHz spectrum to incumbent mobile operators EMT, Elisa and Tele2 and additionally to fixed-line operator Elion Enterprises. EMT launched the first commercial LTE services in Estonia on December 17, 2010 in the city centers of Tallinn, Tartu, Kohila, and at the IT College of Tallinn University of Technology. Rollout continues in 2011. Tele2 Estonia is undertaking LTE trials. Elisa showcased LTE in Tallinn in June 2010, and on January 7, 2011 confirmed receipt of 2.6 GHz spectrum for commercial deployment. Elisa is interested in deploying LTE in 1800 MHz and 800 MHz. In April 2011 Elisa opened test networks in Tallinn, Prnu, Viljandi, Tartu and Haapsalu. Finland 20-year 2.6 GHz licenses were auctioned 23 November 2009: Elisa obtained 50 MHz, and launched a precommercial trial in Helsinki on June 2, 2010 TeliaSonera acquired five blocks of 2 x 5 MHz and launched an LTE network on June 2, 2010 for pre-commercial use in the city of Turku DNA obtained 40 MHz Finland was the first country in Europe to allow 1800 MHz spectrum to be used for LTE deployments. TeliaSonera launched the first commercial LTE service in Finland on November 30, 2010 in Turku and Helsinki. LTE1800 was commercially launched as a complement to 2.6 GHz on August 31, 2011. Elisa announced December 8, 2010 launch of its 2.6 GHz LTE network for corporate users, and announced its first client. Elisa is trialling LTE1800 which it considers as a promising option as it covers twice the area compared to using 2.6 GHz. DNA Oy announced LTE will first be introduced in Helsinki and Hmeenlinna. A trial network opened for
France Telecom Orange has a trial LTE network in Paris, initially with 10 MHz bandwidth supporting both FDD and TDD modes, upgraded to 20 MHz in May 2010. Both HSPA and LTE in 1800 MHz are being tested. FDD-TDD co-existence tests are on-going. Service launch is expected in 2012 subject to availability of new 2.6 GHz and 800 MHz spectrum. HSPA1800 is being deployed to bridge the capacity gap until LTE device penetration is sufficient, however, LTE1800 is foreseen in the long run. SFR awarded an infrastructure contract to upgrade and expand its 2G/3G networks and start LTE trials. Bouygues Telecom is trialing LTE1800 in 10 MHz bandwidth using 2x2 MIMO at sites in Orlans. Regulator ARCEP has announced operators may submit applications to bid for spectrum in the digital dividend 800 MHz band, which will be technology neutral and split into 14 lots with a reserve price set. The application deadline is 15th December 2011 and the auction will be held in early 2012. Germany A multiband spectrum auction was completed in May 2010, covering 360 MHz in 4 bands: 800 MHz (digital dividend), 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.6 GHz. All 4 incumbents acquired 2.6 GHz to be used for LTE. Telefonica O2, Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom (but not E Plus) additionally acquired 800 MHz spectrum for LTE. The 800 MHz spectrum raised 3.576 billion, i.e. over 81.5% of the auctions total value. E Plus is able to use 900 MHz spectrum (in which HSPA+ will be deployed) also for LTE if it does not cause interference with other mobile networks. E Plus is conducting LTE trials in 2.1 GHz, 1800 MHz, and 2.6 GHz and LTE TDD 2.6 GHz. Since July 2011 the E Plus HQ building has LTE1800 trial coverage. E-Plus is a member of the Global TD-LTE Initiative and is trialling LTE TDD in cooperation with
China Mobile, using the TDD part of the 2.6 GHz spectrum (Band 38). Vodafone launched the first rural LTE mobile broadband service across Germany on December 1, 2010. Around 1,500 base stations incorporated LTE technology by end March 2011, serving thousands of communities. LTE pilot locations have been established in Berlin. Vodafone plans to eventually upgrade all base stations in Germany to LTE. Deutsche Telekom commercially launched its Call & Surf Comfort via Funk LTE service package in digital dividend 800 MHz spectrum on April 5, 2011. In February 2011 the company announced plans to commercially launch LTE in the 1800 MHz band (LTE1800) and 2.6 GHz spectrum, which will be provided to selected business customers in early summer 2011 as part of friendly-user tests. Cologne will receive near-total LTE coverage using the 1.8 and 2.6 GHz bands, which will be made available to consumers. The Speedstick LTE dongle will be offered from Q3 2011 and support LTE in 800, 1800 and 2600 MHz bands plus DC-HSPA+, HSPA and WCDMA in 2100 MHz, and EDGE/GPRS. The company subsequently commercially launched LTE service in Cologne on July 1, 2011 in 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800). O2 commercially launched LTE on July 1, 2011 in digital dividend (800 MHz) spectrum, marketing the service as "O2 LTE fr Zuhause (at home). Georgia Magticom is trialling LTE; 1800MHz is an option. Greece Cosmote has undertaken LTE testing in 900 and 1800 MHz spectrum and is running a pilot LTE network at its technical and network headquarters in the Marousi and Chalandri areas, near Athens. Hungary Telenor is deploying a commercial LTE network. Magyar Telekom/T-Mobile stated in October 2011 commercial service will open on January 1, 2012.
In August 2011 the National Media and Telecoms Authority launched an auction of 3 blocks of 900 MHz which can be used for GSM, UMTS, WiMAX or LTE services. Applications are required by 20 October; the tender should be concluded on 12 December 2011 Ireland Ericsson completed LTE TDD testing in June 2010. 3 Ireland is preparing to commercially launch LTE. Regulator ComReg has published its draft decision on a planned spectrum auction of 800, 900 and 1800 MHz frequencies for LTE. 28 blocks will be offered, each comprising 2 5 MHz. ComReg proposes a cap to limit any one company winning more than 10 blocks. Comments were due by September 30, 2011after which the final decision will be announced. Italy Telecom Italia launched its second phase of LTE testing on 17 new sites in Turin on August 11, 2010, using two blocks of 20 MHz in 2.6 GHz spectrum. After 22 days of bidding and 469 rounds, Italys spectrum auction closed with the four incumbents TIM, Vodafone Italy, Wind and 3 Italia submitting bids totalling over 3.9 billion (US$ 5.2 billion). Spectrum was awarded in the 800 DD, 1800 and 2600 MHz bands. Spectrum can be used in 2011 (1800 MHz), 2012 (2600 MHz) and 2013 (800 MHz) Jersey Clear Mobitel announced on September 17, 2010 that the company has been granted a license to test and develop LTE in the 2.6 GHz band. Kazakhstan Kcell plans to deploy a commercial LTE network and on July 29, 2010 announced installation of a base station in Astana to showcase LTE capabilities. On April 26, 2010 Beeline confirmed completion of LTE tests in 700 MHz, and in October 2010 announced launch of a live LTE pilot network in Amalty, the business capital.
Latvia LMT launched the countrys first commercial LTE1800 system on May 31, 2011. Bite is deploying a commercial LTE network, and the first phase is due to complete end 2011. Bite, LMT and Tele2 are interested in obtaining 2.6 GHz spectrum, though it may not be auctioned until 2012-2013. Fixed operator Lattelecom is reported to be ready to offer LTE services, subject to shareholder approval. Lattelecom carried out tests in 850MHz in 2011. CDMA operator Triatel is testing LTE in 800 MHz. Lithuania Omnitel (TeliaSonera) launched commercial LTE service on April 28, 2011 in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipda, iauliai and Panevys in 1800 MHz spectrum. Modems are supplied by Huawei and ZTE, supporting LTE800/1800/2600, GSM1800, GSM/UMTS900 and UMTS2100. Tele2 showcased LTE in a public demonstration in December 2010 and confirmed intention to deploy a commercial network once a license is obtained. Bite Lithuania is trialling LTE. Luxembourg Orange Luxembourg announced on September 8, 2010 results of its trial 20 MHz LTE network The company confirmed plans to deploy LTE once licensing procedures are completed. Macedonia Regulator AEC will consult with operators on the best way to introduce LTE including a spectrum auction. Moldova Orange Moldova held a 2-day public LTE demo in Chisinau (July 2010) and in June 2011 confirmed interest to deploy a commercial LTE network. Monaco Monaco Telecom is trialing LTE for a group of test customers. If a successful outcome is achieved,
commercial services could be launched by end 2013. Cable and Wireless, Monaco Telecoms main shareholder, chose Monaco as the Groups test-bed. Netherlands 2.6 GHz FDD spectrum was auctioned in April 2010 and awarded to incumbents KPN, Vodafone, TMobile, and newcomers Ziggo 4 and Tele2. Tele2 has built a trial network in Diemen and Amsterdam. KPN began trialling LTE in February 2011 (scheduled to last until September 2011) in The Hague and Voorburg. The TDD spectrum was not bought. Since August 15th 2010 LTE is one of the systems that can be deployed in 1800, 2100 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands Norway Norway held Europes first 2.6 GHz auction in 2007. Spectrum was awarded to the incumbent operators TeleNor and TeliaSonera (NetCom). The total allocation was 2 x 90 MHz. TeliaSonera launched the worlds first LTE networks in Oslo and Sweden in December 2009. TeleNor has trialled LTE in Oslo and is now deploying a commercial network. Regulator NPT has confirmed 790-862 MHz spectrum will be allocated for mobile broadband. Poland On September 7, 2010 the worlds first LTE network in 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800) was commercially launched by Mobyland and CenterNet. Over 500 base stations are now in operation. Commercial availability of the worlds first LTE1800 dongle was confirmed in November 2010. The primary customer (MVNO) is Cyfrowy Polsat who launched commercial LTE services on the network on August 30, 2011. Aero2, a member of the Global TD-LTE Initiative. is testing 2.6 GHz LTE TDD in Aleksandrw dzki and d. Commercial service launch is planned in 2011. Polkomtel is considering options to launch LTE. The company was sold on June 30, 2011 to Spartan Capital Holdings, which is indirectly controlled by
Polish businessman Zygmunt Solorz-Zak who is also the chairman and founder of Cyfrowy Polsat. Regulator UKE (Urzd Komunikacji Elektronicznej) has launched a tender process for 2.6 GHz and digital dividend (790-862 MHz) spectrum, which will enable operators to deploy LTE; the auction is expected in 2012. UOKiK (Office of Competition and Consumer Protection) has approved plans by PTK Centertel (Orange) and P4 (Play) to create a combined LTE network, and this new JV will be allowed to bid in the forthcoming 2.6 GHz auction. ERA/T-Mobile is interested in deploying LTE and new infrastructure systems are LTE-ready. Portugal Portugal Telecom (TMN) is trialling LTE ahead of a planned commercial network deployment. Optimus is replacing its network initially in 4 regions of central Portugal enabling a fast future rollout of LTE. LTE trials results were published January 2011. Vodafone hopes to deploy LTE by end of 2011. On March 17, 2011 regulator ANACOM approved draft rules for the auction and allocation of 33 rights of use for frequencies in the 450, 800, 900, 1800 MHz, 2.1 and 2.6 GHz. Comments were accepted up to May 2, 2011 and those responses are currently being evaluated. ANACOM has not yet set a date for the start of the auction, which may take place in October 2011 or possibly be delayed to 2012. Romania The public consultation on digital dividend spectrum allocation, permitted technologies and license obligations, closed on March 31, 2011. Vodafone will spend EUR 500 million (US$ 662m) on network upgrades, including LTE, over 5 years. Russia MTS, Vimpelcom, Tele2, Megafon and Svyazinvest are all committed to deploying LTE. 1800 MHz looks to be a promising band. MegaFon and Rostelecom, general partners of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games, have successfully tested their LTE networks
close to the key Sochi site of Roza Khutor. LTE capabilities will be showcased during the 2014 Games, with full scale LTE tests running from February 2011. Rostelecom plans to conduct LTE trials in 2.3 - 2.4 GHz spectrum (LTE TDD) in two other Russian cities this year. MegaFon showcased an LTE data call at the IX International Investment Forum (Sochi) in Sept 2010. Tele2 has requested permission to deploy an LTE1800 network. BWA operator Yota (Scartel) is shifting from WiMAX to LTE TDD and launched an LTE pilot network in Kazan on August 30, 2010. Yota is deploying LTE networks in Novosibirsk and Samara, and plans to launch the first LTE base stations in Moscow and St. Petersburg in 2011. The company expects that its whole customer base will migrate to LTE within three years. Yota is central to the rollout of LTE in Russia by signing up MegaFon, MTS, Rostelecom and VimpelCom to a single LTE network that Yota will build to deliver LTE mobile broadband services in 2.6 GHz spectrum to 180 cities in 2014, serving more than 70 million people; this initiative will radically accelerate LTE rollout in Russia. TTK has indicated it too wishes to join the consortium. OAO Voentelecom is undertaking trials of LTE in Rostov, Moscow and Kubinka. The State Commission for Radio Frequencies (SCRF) approved on September 8, 2011 a draft decision on spectrum which proposes allocating 791962 MHz (digital dividend band) for LTE. Four operators will be allowed to deploy a dual-band network, and three operators will be allowed to deploy a single band network in the upper range. Slovakia Regulator TU SR has granted licenses to Telefonica O2, Orange and T-Mobile Slovensko for each operator to trial LTE FDD networks in 2.6 GHz spectrum in Bansk Bystrica until June 30, 2011. TU SR is considering auctioning 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum in Q1 2012 for LTE deployments. TU SR is also considering whether to reserve additional 900 MHz and 1800 MHz channels for a new participant not already having any frequencies in those bands as a way to boost competition.
Slovenia Just a few days after acquiring test frequencies Mobitel deployed an LTE network in the 1800 MHz frequency band and began testing it from June 1, 2011. Mobitel reported excellent results, downlink speeds reaching 100 Mbps, and the system responsiveness more than doubled compared to HSPA+. The LTE network was deployed in Ljubljana, and intended for internal tests with the goal of gradual expansion, ensuring an optimum co-existence with the GSM and UMTS systems. The trial network paves the way for commercializing LTE technology in Slovenia. Mobitel plans a full deployment of LTE and LTE Advanced using 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands. LTE800 trials are planned in Autumn 2011. LTE1800 will be commercially launched in 2012. Rollout will be different for cities and rural areas depending on availability of 800 MHz. Spain
Tele2 Sweden and TeleNor Sweden have deployed an LTE network through a jointly-owned company (Net4Mobility), which includes spectrum sharing in 900 MHz and 2.6 GHz. Using this network, Tele2 Sweden and TeleNor Sweden commercially launched LTE services to their respective customers on November 15, 2010, initially in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo and Karlskrona. LTE will be deployed in 100 cities by end 2011. Hutchison 3 is deploying a commercial LTE FDD network in Sweden and bought 50 MHz of TDD spectrum from Intel. Combined LTE FDD/TDD devices are expected to be available from early 2012. The auction for 800 MHz opened on February 28, 2011, ending after 5 days (31 rounds). All the winners will use the spectrum for LTE. An auction for a total of 2 x 35 MHz of 1800 MHz spectrum, for use from January 2, 2013, commenced on October 11, 2011. Switzerland
Ministerio de Industria, Turismo y Comercio (MITYC) launched in June 2010 a consultation on re-allocation of 2.6 GHz and re-farming of 900/1800 MHz. An auction began on June 29, 2011 for 58 blocks of 800, 900 MHz and 2.6 GHz frequencies, with licences valid to 2030. The auction raised 1.65bn for 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz licenses, with spectrum won by Vodafone, Telefnica and FT-Orange. 800 MHz spectrum can be used from 2014, after digital TV switchover. 2.6 GHz spectrum can be used immediately. Vodafone plans to use both bands for LTE, and aims to refarm some 900MHz spectrum for additional rural HSPA or LTE-based coverage. Telefnica is deploying commercial pilot networks in Madrid and Barcelona. Vodafone announced in September 2011 launch of pre-commercial LTE pilot networks in Madrid, Barcelona and Malaga. Orange has announced plans for the commercial rollout of LTE planned in Valencia by end of 2011, and Barcelona in early 2012. Yoigo acquired 1800 MHz spectrum in summer 2011 and will deploy LTE1800. Sweden
Orange is enhancing coverage and raising capacities for mobile data and voice services, and is preparing for LTE introduction (subject to availability of spectrum and user devices) from 2011. Swisscom has run an LTE trial in Grenchen since September 2010, and plans LTE launch in 2011. Sunrise has indicated strong interest in deploying LTE for urban areas, and possibly ski resorts. Network trials are planned to begin in 2012. The regulator has announced plans to auction digital dividend spectrum in Q1 2012, and will also embrace the GSM and UMTS licenses which expire at end 2012 and 2016 respectively. Turkey Turkcell has been trialing LTE technology. Ukraine MTS-Ukraine is conducting an LTE trial.
TeliaSonera launched the worlds first LTE networks in Stockholm and Norway (Oslo) in December 2009. TeliaSonera introduced a multiband (800/1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz), multimode modem in July 2011.
ITC (CDMA Ukraine) is reported to be considering deploying LTE in the 850 MHz band. The CEO is
reported as saying that if the company does decide to deploy LTE, it would not be until 2012 or 2013. United Kingdom O2 has tested LTE in 2.6 GHz spectrum, achieving peak data throughputs of 135 Mps DL and 64 Mbps UL in the lab and field, and lower latency. O2 has been trialing LTE800 in Carlisle since mid 2010. Clear Mobitel is trialing LTE for rural mobile broadband access using 800 MHz in Cornwall; 300 businesses are participating. If successful, the company will seek a license for commercial rollout as a new market entrant. Arqiva is running an LTE trial in Wales using 800 MHz spectrum to demonstrate the economic and technical viability of a neutral-host wireless network. Everything Everywhere, owner of Orange and TMobile UK is working with BT on a trial in test 800 MHz DD spectrum in a rural south west England. Around 200 residents are participating in the trial from beginning 2011. Regulator Ofcom has announced a delay to the spectrum auction for further consultations after receiving substantial and strongly argued responses during the first round. Originally intended for 2009, the auction for 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands spectrum for LTE was first delayed following a change of government, and a failure to reach a consensus amongst and with the mobile operators. The auction is now likely to be held in Q4 2012. PCCW's UK Broadband has confirmed plans to build an LTE-based wholesale network targeting commercial launch in 2012. The company owns spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band. Ofcom has authorized all five mobile operators to trade the rights to the radio spectrum they hold, covering 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz. Uzbekistan MTS announced on July 28, 2010 commercial launch of the first LTE network (pre-commercial service) in the CIS and Central Asia, in Tashkent and plans significant coverage expansion.
Ucell (TeliaSonera) announced commercial LTE network launch (pre-commercial service) in Tashkent on August 9, 2010. Middle East and Africa Angola Unitel is trialling LTE in 2.1 GHz spectrum and showcased the technology at the Angola Filda Exhibition in July 2011. Movicel is also trialling LTE. Bahrain Zain Bahrain confirmed in August 2009 plans to deploy LTE, and showcased the regions first LTE call in March 2010, with a download speed of 70 Mbps. The regulator TRA is consulting on allocation of 2.6 GHz spectrum for LTE commercial deployments. Egypt Vodafone Egypt is trialing LTE technology and has achieved 100 Mbps D/L and 47 Mbps U/L speeds. Mobinil and Etisalat Misr are also trialling LTE. Israel Cellcom published in September 2011 an RFP for upgrading 800 base stations to support LTE. Jordan Zain Jordan is planning commercial LTE launch in 2011. Regulator TRC has invited comments from incumbents on proposals for 2.6 GHz LTE licenses. Kenya Safaricom is trialling LTE in its existing 3G spectrum. Regulatory policy is unclear; the government said that LTE licenses will not be awarded to mobile operators, and launched a tender for a part state-owned company to build a national LTE network to be shared by the operators. 17 bids were received.
Kuwait Zain announced in July 2010 downlink speeds of 150 Mbps using LTE in trials. Viva demonstrated LTE at a press conference in August 2010 Libya Al Madar plans to deploy an LTE network. Namibia The Final Report on Spectrum Allocation Strategy (25 Sept 2009) prepared for regulator NCC proposes 800 MHz and re-farmed 900/1800MHz spectrum be made available for LTE. Leo (Cell One) has confirmed interest in acquiring sub-1GHz spectrum for LTE. MTC with Portugal Telecom has trialled LTE. Nigeria Globacom provides LTE-connectivity to a third party company providing wireless backhaul services to corporate users in Lagos and other cities. Globacom plans to launch LTE services for mobile users at a future date as devices become available. CDMA operator Starcomms is studying how deployment of LTE could enhance its business value and is seeking to obtain more spectrum. Oman
Etisalat (Mobily) commercially launched LTE TDD service on September 14, 2011 via its Bayanat subsidiary in Najran, Jazan, Al Kharj, Ras tanoura, Algurayat and Aldudam - also in Band 40. Zain commercially launched LTE FDD service in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam on September 14, 2011 in 1800 MHz (LTE1800), and plans to expand to all major cities by end 2012. South Africa Vodacom is showcasing LTE and reportedly has 1,000 LTE-ready sites, with launch planned when handsets become available. MTN South Africa is deploying LTE using 1800 MHz spectrum since 2.6 GHz is not yet available. In the longer term 2.6 GHz and 800 MHz are sought. A pilot trial network was launched for selected customers in Guateng in July 2011. Cell C is reported to be trialling LTE in existing 900 and in test 850 MHz spectrum. Telkom South Africa (8ta) said its services have been built on an end-to-end all-IP 2G and 3G network, which is futureproofed for LTE upgrades. Wireless Business Solutions (WBS), holding interests in companies including iBurst and Broadlink, plans to deploy and commercially launch an LTE network by mid-2012. Regulator ICASA says it plans to auction the 800 MHz spectrum by March 2012, and is considering auctioning 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum together. Tunisia
Omantel showcased LTE TDD during the Salalah Tourism Festival in July 2010 and at Comex 2011, and announced in June 2011 it was the first Arab network to join the Global TD-LTE Initiative (GTI) Qatar Vodafone announced the first live demonstration of LTE in Qatar on December 7, 2010 in 800 MHz spectrum. Qtel completed a nationwide LTE trial in 800 MHz spectrum in 2011 and plans to deploy 900 LTE base stations once regulatory approval is given. Saudi Arabia STC commercially launched LTE TDD service initially in Riyadh and Dammam on September 14, 2011 in Band 40 (2.3 GHz) spectrum.
Tunisiana has selected its infrastructure partner to upgrade its network to 3G and LTE. UAE Regulator TRA has confirmed its target is to release 790 862 MHz by end of 2012; however the assignment method is not yet fixed. TRA has also indicated to operators that 2.6 GHz spectrum - if required for LTE - is available. Etisalat announced the launch of its LTE network (2.6 GHz FDD) at a press conference on September 25, 2011. The press release said Etisalats customers will be able to enjoy the service as soon as the LTE enabled bundles become available in the UAE. Du completed LTE trials in April 2011. Commercial launch using 1800 MHz (LTE1800) is expected by end 2011.
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LTE TDD testing was completed June 2010 Softbank Mobile is considering LTE TDD in the 2.6 GHz spectrum it owns and has joined the Global TD-LTE Initiative WiMAX operator Packet Networks (P1) is planning to deploy LTE TDD on existing sites as an overlay network. WiMAX operator Asiaspace is planning deployment of 2.3 GHz LTE TDD Omantel showcased LTE TDD during the Salalah Tourism Festival in July 2010 and at Comex 2011, and had become the first Arab network to join the Global TD-LTE Initiative Aero2 is testing and deploying LTE TDD in 2.6 GHz in Aleksandrw dzki and d; commercial launch is planned in 2011. Aero2 has joined the Global TD-LTE Initiative WiMAX operator Yota is deploying LTE Rostelecom plans to conduct LTE TDD trials in 2.3 - 2.4 GHz spectrum
Global TD-LTE Initiative launched at MWC 2011 The Global TD-LTE Initiative (GTI) was launched at MWC 2011. Founding members were China Mobile, Bharti Airtel, Softbank Mobile, Vodafone, Clearwire, Aero2 and E-Plus. The initiative aims to bring together leading industry partners to steer the TDLTE ecosystem as a major standard in mobile broadband technology & drive the development of next generation mobile broadband networks.
Australia WiMAX operator Vivid Wireless trialled LTE TDD in Sydney for 2 months from December 2010 in high demand, high density, inner city conditions. Commercial launch is expected by 2012. NBN Co is deploying a 2.3 GHz fixedwireless LTE TDD network to serve rural areas China Mobile has launched large-scale LTE TDD trials consisting of more than 1,000 base stations in Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Xiamen. Commercial services are expected in 2012 3 acquired 2.6 GHz TDD spectrum and is deploying a combined LTE FDD/TDD network Orange has deployed a trial LTE network in Paris, initially with 10 MHz bandwidth supporting FDD and TDD modes, upgraded to 20 MHz in May 2010. FDD-TDD co-existence tests are on-going E-Plus, a member of the Global TD-LTE Initiative, is trialling LTE TDD in 2.6 GHz RIL has committed to deploy LTE TDD Bharti Airtel, a member of the Global TD-LTE Initiative, is committed to deploy LTE TDD Qualcomm India LTE Venture is committed to LTE TDD deployment. Tikona Digital is committed to deploy LTE TDD Augere is deploying LTE TDD BSNL is considering introducing LTE TDD MTNL Is considering introducing LTE TDD
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The National Chiao Tung University conducted a trial of LTE TDD in 2010 WiMAX operator Global Mobile Corp will seek approval to allow a switch to LTE TDD once WiMAX coverage hits 70% of the population USA Clearwire requested 3GPP to standardize LTE TDD for operation in the band 2496 2690 MHz and in August 2011 announced plans to deploy LTE TDD in this band as an overlay to its existing network. Clearwire is a member of the Global TD-LTE Initiative
LTE1800: LTE deployments in 1800 MHz band

LTE network deployment in 1800 MHz is a promising option in many markets and was first acknowledged by the Finnish Ministry of Transport & Communications whose decision of April 2009 to allow LTE to be deployed in this spectrum enabled the possibility to provide fast mobile broadband networks with a substantially wider coverage at lower cost than when using 2.6 GHz, which requires a considerably larger number of base stations. The decision also meant that wireless networks capable of transferring data more efficiently could be introduced (in Finland) more rapidly. The motivations are clear: Coverage area approx. 2x compared to deploying in 2.6 GHz band Possibility to re-use assets including antenna cables of GSM1800 or WCDMA-HSPA2100 Possibility to deploy multi-RAN with simultaneous LTE and GSM capabilities 1800 MHz band widely available throughout Europe, APAC, MEA, regions of South America thus having the potential to be a core - and global - band for LTE deployments Operators often have sufficient bandwidth in 1800 MHz to secure the full benefits of LTE Often easier to re-farm than 900 MHz User device eco-system is building; a good choice of user devices expected by end 2011 Can be a transition strategy between HSPA and availability of new (e.g. 2.6 GHz, digital dividend) spectrum
LTE1800 Global Status

Poland Lithuania Singapore Germany Latvia Finland Saudi Arabia Australia Denmark Australia Australia Belgium Brazil Croatia Estonia Finland France France Georgia Germany Greece Hong Kong Hong Kong Indonesia Malaysia Namibia Philippines Russia Singapore Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Thailand UAE UK Mobyland/ CenterNet Omnitel M1 DT LMT TeliaSonera Zain Telstra Telia Optus VHA Proximus Oi VIPnet Elisa Elisa Bouygues Telecom Orange Magticom E Plus Cosmote CSL Limited SmartoneVodafone Indosat Celcom Bayan Tel Tele2 StarHub Mobitel MTN SK Telecom Yoigo Telia AIS-DPC Du Commercially launched Commercially launched LTE1800/2600 commercial service launched Commercially launched Commercially launched Commercially launched Commercially launched Commercially launched Commercially launched In deployment for April 2012 service launch In deployment In deployment Trials 800/1800MHz consumer trial launched September 2011 Interested Trials Trials Trials 1800 MHz is an option Trials Trials completed LTE2600/DC-HSPA+ launched. LTE1800 soon In deployment 2.6 GHz trial completed. Now trialling 1800 MHz Trials 1800 and 2600 MHz Consultation Plans to deploy LTE1800 Asked permission to deploy Targeting Q4 2011 launch LTE to be deployed in 800, 1800,2600 MHz. LTE1800 launch target of 2012 In deployment In deployment In deployment In deployment Trials In deployment, launch target December 2011 Consultation
LTE1800 User Devices Ecosystem

GSAs Status of the LTE Ecosystem report (July 29, 2011 download at www.gsacom.com) identified several LTE user devices announced which can operate in 1800 MHz, confirming a good choice of LTE1800 user devices is already available today. Visit the LTE1800 Zone www.gsacom.com
JOIN GSAs LTE1800 LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390
185 LTE commitments in 66 countries

Country Norway Sweden Uzbekistan Uzbekistan Poland USA Austria Sweden Sweden Hong Kong Finland Germany USA Finland Denmark Estonia Japan Germany Philippines Lithuania Singapore Latvia South Korea South Korea Germany Canada Austria Canada Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia USA UAE Australia Denmark Armenia Austria Denmark Denmark Finland India Ireland Japan Japan Jordan Poland Portugal Portugal Russia Russia Singapore Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Switzerland UAE USA USA USA USA USA USA USA Austria India Operator TeliaSonera TeliaSonera MTS UCell Mobyland and CenterNet MetroPCS A1 Telekom Austria TeleNor Sweden Tele2 Sweden CSL Limited TeliaSonera Vodafone Verizon Wireless Elisa TeliaSonera EMT NTT DoCoMo Deutsche Telekom Smart Communications Omnitel M1 LMT SK Telecom LG U+ O2 (Telefonica) Rogers Wireless T Mobile Bell Mobility Mobily (LTE TDD) STC (LTE TDD) Zain AT&T Mobility Etisalat Telstra TDC Vivacell-MTS Hutchison 3 3 Denmark TeleNor DNA Reliance (LTE TDD) Hutchison 3 Emobile Softbank Mobile Zain Aero2 (LTE TDD) TMN Vodafone Portugal Rostelecom Yota SingTel StarHub Vodacom KT Orange 3 Orange Swisscom Du CenturyTel Aircell BayRICS Cellular South Mosaic Telecom Leap Wireless/Cricket US Cellular Orange Qualcomm India LTE Venture Expected launch Launched 14.12.09 Launched 14.12.09 Launched 28.07.10 Launched 09.08.10 Launched 07.09.10 Launched 21.09.10 Launched 05.11.10 Launched 15.11.10 Launched 15.11.10 Launched 25.11.10 Launched 30.11.10 Launched 01.12.10 Launched 05.12.10 Launched 08.12.10 Launched 09.12.10 Launched 17.12.10 Launched 24.12.10 Launched 05.04.11 Launched 16.04.11 Launched 28.04.11 Launched 21.06.11 Launched 31.05.11 Launched 01.07.11 Launched 01.07.11 Launched 01.07.11 Launched 07.07.11 Launched 28.07.11 Launched 14.09.11 Launched 14.09.11 Launched 14.09.11 Launched 14.09.11 Launched 18.09.11 Launched 25.09.11 Launched 27.09.11 Launched 10.10.11 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011-12 2011-12
Andorra Australia Australia Australia Canada Canada Canada China China Colombia Croatia Croatia France Hungary India Japan Malaysia Malaysia Mexico Nepal Philippines Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Russia Russia Russia Russia Slovenia South Africa Taiwan UK Uruguay USA USA USA Malaysia Mexico Monaco Armenia Armenia Australia Australia Bahrain Belgium Brazil Brazil Chile Chile Chile Estonia Estonia France Germany Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Hungary India India Italy Italy Italy Italy Israel Jamaica Jersey Kazakhstan Kuwait Kuwait Latvia
Andorra Telecom Optus Vivid Wireless (LTE TDD) NBN Co (LTE TDD) MTS Allstream Sasktel Telus China Mobile (LTE TDD) China Telecom Une-EPM VIPNet T-Hrvatski Telekom Orange Magyar Telekom (T Mobile) Augere (LTE TDD) KDDI P1 Networks (LTE TDD) Asiaspace (LTE TDD) Telcel Ncell Globe AT&T Claro MTS Vimpelcom Tele2 Megafon Mobitel WBS Chunghwa Telecom UK Broadband (3.5 GHz band) Antel Cellcom Lightsquared Sprint DiGi Telefnica Monaco Telecom Armentel Orange Armenia EnergyAustralia Ausgrid VHA Zain Belgacom (Proximus) Sky Group/ TV Filme Braslia Vivo (Telefonica) Entel PCS Movistar Claro Elisa Tele2 SFR E Plus SmarTone-Vodafone Hutchison 3 PCCW China Mobile Telenor Magyarorszg Bharti Airtel (LTE TDD) Tikona Digital (LTE TDD) 3 Italia Telecom Italia Vodafone Wind Cellcom Claro Clear Mobitel Kcell Viva Zain Bite
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Latvia Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Malaysia Moldova Namibia Netherlands Netherlands Netherlands Netherlands Netherlands New Zealand New Zealand Nigeria Norway Philippines Philippines Poland Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russia South Africa South Africa South Africa Spain Spain Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Switzerland Taiwan Tunisia UK UK USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA Tele2 Al Madar Tele2 Orange U Mobile Orange Leo (Cell One) KPN Vodafone T Mobile Ziggo 4 Tele2 Telecom NZ Vodafone NZ Globacom TeleNor Piltel Bayan Telecommunications ERA/T-Mobile Open Mobile Qtel Vodafone Svyazinvest Cell C MTN 8ta Telefnica Vodafone Dialog Mobitel Sunrise Global Mobile (LTE TDD) Tunisiana Vodafone O2 Agri-Valley Broadband Alaska Communications Etex Telephone Co-op T-Mobile USA Commnet Wireless Peoples Telephone Co-op SpeedConnect Texas Energy Network United Wireless Public Service Wireless City of Charlotte Council To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed Brazil Brazil Brazil Brazil Bulgaria Canada Costa Rica Czech Republic Dominican Republic France Egypt Egypt Egypt Georgia Greece India India Indonesia Indonesia Indonesia Indonesia Latvia Latvia Lithuania Kazakhstan Kenya Malaysia Malaysia Namibia New Zealand Nigeria Oman Peru Poland Portugal Qatar Russia Slovak Republic Slovak Republic Slovak Republic Thailand Turkey UK UK UK Ukraine USA USA Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Claro Oi Sao Paulo Military Police Army trials planned, pending approval M-Tel Wind Mobile ICE study phase O2 (Telefonica) Orange Dominicana Bouygues Telecom Vodafone Mobinil Etisalat Misr Magticom Cosmote BSNL study phase LTE TDD MTNL study phase LTE TDD Telkomsel XL Axiata Indosat Bakrie Telecom Triatel Lattelecom Bite Beeline Safaricom Maxis Celcom MTC Kordia study phase Starcomms study phase Omantel Telefonica Polkomtel Optimus Vodafone Qatar OAO Voentelecom O2 (Telefonica) Orange T-Mobile Slovensko DPC/AIS Turkcell Clear Mobitel Arqiva Everything Everywhere and BT MTS-Ukraine Clearwire Dish Network seeking FCC approval FPT Telecom VDC (VNPT) Viettel
GSA Global mobile Suppliers Association October 12, 2011 www.gsacom.com
63 pre-commitment LTE network trials

Country Abkhaz Angola Angola Argentina Argentina Belarus Belarus Belgium Belgium Belgium Bolivia Brazil Operator Aquafon Unitel Moviel Telefonica Personal BeST (Life) MTS Mobistar Telenet KPN Base Entel Movil Algar Telecom (CTBC)
GSA Global mobile Suppliers Association October 12, 2011 www.gsacom.com The above Table able lists operators engaged in trials or studies but have not yet committed to deployment of a commercial LTE network.The expectation is that many will commit to a commercial deployment after trials. Announcements will be referenced in future updates of this report.
The LTE Ecosystem of User Devices

GSA reports 155% growth in LTE user devices in under 6 months The Status of the LTE Ecosystem report published on July 29, 2011 by GSA confirms that 45 manufacturers have announced 161 LTE-enabled user devices, meaning 155% growth in the number of products compared to February 2011. The report lists each user device by manufacturer, model and form factor, and operating frequencies and covers both FDD and TDD modes of LTE. Most devices are designed to ensure ubiquitous mobile broadband coverage by supporting existing mobile network technologies i.e. dual mode working. The report indicates for each device where complementary modes are supported e.g. HSPA, HSPA+ and/or EV-DO and TD-SCDMA as appropriate, in addition to the LTE mode. Around 100 products support LTE and HSPA (or HSPA+) modes] The GSA Status of the LTE Ecosystem (July 29, 2011) is available as a free download to registered site users via the link at www.gsacom.com (registration page for new site users: www.gsacom.com/php/register_form)
NEW LTE1800 REPORT COMING FROM GSA OCTOBER 2011

GSA is currently working on a new report to analyze the potential impact of accelerating the deployment of LTE by refarming spectrum in the 1800 MHz frequency band. By introducing LTE in the 1800 MHz band, operators stand to reap a variety of cost and revenue benefits, and customers stand to see substantial improvements in services. Some early movers have already done this, and other operators are considering such a strategy, although device availability remains a constraint. This new report, which is co-sponsored by CSL Limited, Deutsche Telekom, Elisa, StarHub, Telstra and leading vendors including Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks and Qualcomm, is being researched and written by Innovation Observatory for GSA, and is due to be published in October 2011. The report considers the arguments in favor of accelerating deployment of LTE by refarming the 1800 MHz band. The potential benefits for operators and customers under a variety of scenarios are assessed and quantified. The report makes a strong case for the re-use of frequencies in the 1800 MHz band to enable improved provision of LTE services, and enable delivery of LTE services even earlier.
900/1800 MHz refarming

Technical rules on how 900 and 1800 MHz spectrum should be opened up to 4G services (including LTE) have been adopted by the European Commission, and are designed to avoid interference problems with existing GSM and 3G devices. The rules must be implemented by Member States by end 2011.
LTE Forum 2011 Warsaw, November 23-24

LTE Forum 2011 in Warsaw, Poland, will bring the learnings and insights from industry pioneers and leading practitioners to provide the guidance and answers you need on the key questions. Speakers include Aero2, BeST, Cyfrowy Polsat , GSA, Tele2 Russia, Telefnica O2. Details/register www.lteforum2011.com/warsaw/eng/index.php
ETSI has registered LTE as a trademark for the benefit of the 3GPP Partners. GSA is a Market Representation Partner in 3GPP
LTE-Advanced Standardization Roadmap
Status of UMTS-LTE 3500 MHz Work item in 3GPP

3GPP RAN has made significant progress on the work on 3500 MHz spectrum range for LTE and UMTS/UTRA. At RAN Plenary meeting RAN#51 in March 2011, the major work item was 80% complete and scheduled to be finalized by June 2011, after coordination with the European Radio Office 'IMT Matters' Project Team (ECC PT1) on alignment with their plan for band arrangements. Included in the work due for completion in June 2011 were detailed RAN 4 updates to several existing specifications to include UMTS/LTE at 3500MHz (See 3GPP Work Programme for details). User equipment testing work items in 3GPP was due to be completed by September 2011. References: 3GPP WID 380073 (UMTS/LTE 3500MHz) 3GPP WID 420013 (Conformance test aspects LTE 3500) 3GPP WID 420014 (Conformance test aspects UMTS 3500)
More LTE resources from the GSA
Status of the LTE Ecosystem report
Free download at www.gsacom.com
Map: Worldwide LTE network commitments, launches and trials

Free download (PDF) at www.gsacom.com or as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4
Regional distribution of LTE network commitments

Free download (PDF) at www.gsacom.com or as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4
LTE TDD Presentation: How China built the TD-LTE value chain Free download (PDF) via the link at www.gsacom.com For GSA member organizations and network operators only who have registered using their corporate email address. Analyze GSAs database of 3,227 HSPA user devices to find dual mode HSPA LTE products. NEW! GAMBoD for LTE tool coming soon! Log in and access GAMBoD via the banner on www.gsacom.com Access via the LTE1800 zone banner on www.gsacom.com
Presentations from seminars in Barcelona and London New White Papers Useful links including to the GSA-managed LTE1800 LinkedIN Group
LTE TDD LinkedIN Group LTE1800 LinkedIN Group
www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061 www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3129390
GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) represents GSM/EDGE/WCDMA-HSPA/LTE suppliers, providing reports, facts, analysis and information explaining market developments and trends. GSA-organized seminars facilitate enhanced dialog between operators, members and developer communities. GSA member organizations: Aeroflex AnyDATA Inc Avassi Bytemobile Ericsson Huawei inCode mimoOn Nokia Nokia Siemens Networks Qualcomm Renesas Mobile Sony Ericsson SpiderCloud Wireless ST-NXP Wireless Talking Eye Telcordia Technologies Velocent Systems GSA brings together a global industry community of telecoms professionals including over 43,000 registered website users for dialog, knowledge gathering, and information sharing of key facts, trends and analysis. Register for free downloads of reports, information papers, maps, charts, etc. at www.gsacom.com/php/register_form.php4 GSA Secretariat Press: [email protected] General: [email protected] Phone: +44 1279 439 667 Website: www.gsacom.com RSS Feed: www.gsacom.com/rss/gsanews.php4 GSA LinkedIN group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721 Twitter: www.twitter.com/gsacom Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Global-mobileSuppliers-Association-GSA/123462771012551
GSA strives at all times to ensure that the information provided is always as accurate as possible. The content contained in this report is based on information provided to GSA in good faith but such information cannot always be fully guaranteed and at all times. Therefore such content is provided without warranty in currentness, completeness or correctness. Errors and Omissions Excepted. Copyright GSA Global mobile Suppliers Association. Reproduction of this material for non-commercial use is allowed if the source is stated. For other use please contact the GSA Secretariat via email to [email protected]

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