Product category: Recruitment, Reports and Resources
News Release from: GSA - Global Mobile Suppliers Association
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 20 May 2005
3G user numbers jump 46% in 4 months
The latest GSM/3G Market Update survey from the GSA confirms a 46% jump in the number of subscribers using 3G/WCDMA networks during the first 4 months of 2005
Related stories
Survey finds huge rise in HSDPA devices
The latest HSDPA Devices survey undertaken by GSA underlines the huge rise in the number of HSDPA devices now available
Separate surveys confirm growth in HSPA services
Separate surveys confirm the launch of confirm the launch of dozens of new user devices for mobile broadband services enabled by HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) technology
The number of WCDMA networks offering commercial services has now reached 71 in 33 countries, compared to 60 networks in 28 countries at the turn of the year, confirming WCDMA as the most widely accepted 3G technology globally. A further six WCDMA networks are in the precommercial phase. The variety and availability of WCDMA devices is contributing strongly to growth, alongside competitive service offerings and maturing technology.
The research by GSA identified 166 WCDMA models announced in the market, an increase of 58 so far this year (equivalent to 54% growth), and including the first HSDPA devices.
The progress of GSM/Edge deployments is also encouraging.
GSA confirms there are now 84 Edge networks offering commercial services in 52 countries, following recent launches in China, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
GSA confirms 141 operators in 79 countries globally have committed to the Edge upgrade on their networks.
The number of Edge-enabled devices launched now stands at 113 models, a jump of over 100% this year, with more manufacturers entering the market.
The GSA also confirms that 42 operators are today operating or deploying combined WCDMA and Edge networks, ensuring optimum flexibility and efficiencies for delivery of the best user experience of advanced mobile multimedia services.
GSM's strong subscriber growth continues, with the worldwide total reaching 1.357 billion at end April 2005, an increase of 77 million since the end of 2004.
• GSA - Global Mobile Suppliers Association: contact details and other news
• Email this news to a colleague
• Register for the free Electronicstalk email newsletter
• Electronicstalk Home Page
Related Business News
Crystallex Reports 2006 Year End Results
Crystallex International Corporation(AMEX: KRY) today reported its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2006. All dollar figures are in US Dollars unless otherwise indicated.
Two New Senior Appointments at Adecco
Auckland, 30 March 2007: Adecco Personnel Ltd has made two new senior appointments as it looks to further strengthen its position as New Zealand's human resources leader.
Board: Druggists Must Fill Prescriptions
Druggists who believe 'morning-after' birth control pills are tantamount to abortion can't stand in the way of a patient's right to the drugs, state regulators have decided.
Sec Aide: Risk In Credit-default Swaps
The Securities and Exchange Commission is raising the possibility that an increasingly popular type of financial instrument may be used to engage in insider trading -- but there may be questions about the SEC's jurisdiction over the products.
Company Profile for Intelligentz Corporation
Intelligentz provides not only a cutting edge RFID solution, but the software to make it work. Dedication makes us strive to exceed all of your expectations.
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
