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Strategy and role of GSA

GSAs strategy is to inform, educate, and influence opinion about mobile communications using 3GPP technologies, including GSM/EDGE, WCDMA-HSPA/HSPA+, and LTE/LTE-Advanced by reporting on the facts, statistics, developments and trends GSA is a trusted brand used widely across the industry, and is established as the de-facto reference source for the worldwide status of mobile broadband commitments, network deployments and launches, and the supporting devices ecosystems
The GSA website is targeted to the industry q Global reach, users community growing by ~8,000 per year q Over 250K downloads of reports, papers, etc. annually q Significant presence across social network platforms
Approaching 60,000 registered site users

Some operator tes+monials

Collabora+on with GSA in par+cular on the LTE1800 and LTE2600 MHz front has certainly contributed to the fast development of the eco- system into these two bands, as we can see from the high numbers of networks and devices now in these bands. This is helping the industry in deploying 4G LTE networks globally at the fastest speed ever seen for a wireless technology to oer an improved broadband experience to the more demanding customers CSL Limited GSA is doing a wonderful job and its web site gsacom.com has become a one stop shop for any key informa+on like operator roll-outs, device eco system, vendor informa+on, etc. etc. for Mobile Broadband. If you want the latest informa+on for any mobile broadband ecosystem just login to gsacom.com Dialog Axiata Telstra has worked closely with the GSA for a number of years to obtain vital informa+on on emerging technology trends and take up rates. We have also jointly worked to gain industry alignment for new opportuni+es such as the recent emergence of LTE1800. The informa+on papers, LinkedIn site and GSA site allow operators from around the world to obtain +mely informa+on to assist in network and strategic planning decisions. 2
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GSA explains the progress of Mobile Broadband worldwide

q GSA own-researched and produced reports and papers q working directly with stakeholders, investors, developers, suppliers, etc. q Regulatory developments including spectrum and licensing q Operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, market acceptance q Development of the devices ecosystems to maturity, the industry participants, encouragement q provide regular updates (reports, information papers) according to market developments q Subscriptions growth and trends

LTE TDD & FDD WCDMA-HSPA GSM-EDGE SPECTRUM

Range of deliverables

Facts-based reports and databases (e.g. GAMBoD), press releases, editorials

Case studies, white papers, bespoke reports, submissions to regulator consulta+ons, etc.

Eec+ve communica+ons targeted to the key audiences

Briengs incl. webinars, conferences, interviews

Seminars and rela+onship events in all regions

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Relentless drive towards LTE

Figure 3: Fixed and mobile subscriptions2, 2009-2018
Source: Ericsson (June 2013)

9,000

q 55% of all phones sold in Q2 2013 were smartphones, compared to 50% in Q1 2013 and 40% for the full year 2012
8,000 7,000

Subscriptions/lines (million)

6,000 q Mobile data traffic doubled between Q1 2012 and Q1 2013 and expected to grow 12 times by end 2018, driven mainly by video 5,000 4,000 q Online video is the biggest contributor to mobile traffic volumes 3,000 2,000 1,000

100 hours of video are uploaded per minute (May 2013)

q 0 Total mobile subscriptions are expected to reach 9.1 billion by end 2018
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 and mobile routers (Q2 2013) q 126.1 million LTE subscriptions Mobile subscriptions predicted to reach 2 billion in 2018 Figureq 4: Smartphone, PC, mobile routers and tablet Fixed broadband Mobile broadband Mobile PCs, tablets

subscriptions with cellular connection, 2009-2018

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BILLION

6,000

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MOBILE SUBSCRIPTIONS Source: Ericsson (June 2013) BY THE END OF 2018

Smartphones

Mobile PCs, tablets and mobile routers

Mobile broadband subscriptions reached 1.7 billion in Q1 2013 and are expected to reach 7 billion in 2018 LTE is growing strongly; almost 100 million net additions in past year

Subscriptions (million)

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0 2009

Mobile broadband: Includes CDMA2000 EV-DO, HSPA, LTE, Mobile WiMAX and TD-SCDMA. For example, mobile PCs, tablets, routers and mobile phones, including both smartphones and feature phones. The vast majority are mobile phones.

Regional differences will be large. In 2018 almost all handsets in Western Europe and North America will be smartphones, compared to 40-50 percent of handset subscriptions in the Middle East and Africa and 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Asia Pacic regions.

Figure 5: Mobile subscriptions by technology, 2009-2018

10,000 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Source: Ericsson (June 2013)

LTE WCDMA/HSPA GSM/EDGE-only TD-SCDMA CDMA Other

Mobile technology

Mobile PC: Includes laptop or desktop PC devices reported with built-in cellular Figure 5 illustrates modem or external USB dongle.

June 2013 www.ericsson.com

subscriptions categorized Mobile router: A devicemobile with a cellular network connection to the internet, and Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection to one or several clients (such as PCs by technology. Subscriptions are and tablets). dened by the most advanced technology that the mobile phone and network are capable of.

Global

LTE is currently being deployed and built-out in all regions and will reach mobile Suppliers Association around 2 billion subscriptions in 2018.

Subscriptions are dened by the most advanced technology that the mobile phone and network are capable of. Lack of 3G/4G coverage may connect users to 2G networks (GSM, CDMA1X). Figure 6: Mobile subscriptions by region, 2009-2018

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Accelerating pace of LTE deployments

1,064 LTE user devices announced Smartphones are the largest device category Personal hotspots and tablets gaining share

Voice (VoLTE) commercially launched Multicarrier commercially launched LTE-Advanced /carrier aggregation launched

1800 MHz continues as the main band for LTE network deployments (LTE1800)
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LTE a global phenomenon

September 5, 2013

regularly updated and may be downloaded by any registered user of the GSA website. Information is provided about the LTE system both for FDD and TDD modes, technical standards, operator investments and commitments including listings of all network deployments, studies and trials, commercial Evolution to LTE Report service launches (see GSAs definition of commercial launch below), and regulatory developments including spectrum supporting LTE-enabled mobile broadband service network deployments. Details are also provided about LTE user devices that have been announced by manufacturers.

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LTE Market Summary September 5, 2013 213 commercial networks in 81 countries

456 operators investing in LTE in 134 countries
406 operator commitments in 125 countries 50 pre-commitment trials in 9 more countries

Introduction
In this Evolution to LTE report, GSA presents the current situation based on GSAs current research, to provide the industry with facts and analysis about the global status and growth of mobile broadband enabled by LTE. The Evolution to LTE report is regularly updated and may be downloaded by any registered user of the GSA website. Information is provided about the LTE system both for FDD and TDD modes, technical standards, operator investments and commitments including listings of all network deployments, studies and trials, commercial service launches (see GSAs definition of commercial launch below), and regulatory developments including spectrum supporting LTE-enabled mobile broadband service network deployments. Details are also provided about LTE user devices that have been announced by manufacturers. Information for the production of this report was obtained in several ways, including from regular information exchanges and direct contacts by GSA with senior management in network operator organizations, regulatory authorities, suppliers and other stakeholders. This is in addition to consideration and analysis of public statements where appropriate e.g. company press releases and briefings, in order to establish the facts as accurately as possible and ensure that this report reflects the true LTE mobile broadband market situation. Comments about the report including news/updates should be sent to email info@gsacom.com GSA provides additional LTE-related resources to complement this report, including various maps and charts, which can be downloaded by registered site users at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4 Selected charts and maps are also available as PDF files see the relevant links on our home page www.gsacom.com Readers may also download these related reports: Status of the LTE Ecosystem report Status of the Global LTE TDD Market report Status of the Global LTE1800 Market report

This report and all related materials and resources are copyright of GSA Global mobile Suppliers Association. Any texts, images, layouts or other contents may not be copied or distributed, whole or in part, without the written consent of GSA, except for personal non-commercial use. For such purposes please contact the Secretariat by email to info@gsacom.com

Information for the production of this report was obtained in several please ways, visit including from regular For further information information exchanges and direct contacts by GSA www.gsacom.com/disclaimer.php4 with senior management in network operator LTE Market Summary September 5,authorities, 2013 organizations, regulatory suppliers and other stakeholders. This is in addition to consideration 213 commercial networks in 81 countries and analysis of public statements where appropriate 456 operators investing in LTE in 134 countries e.g. company press releases and briefings, in order to 406 operator commitments in 125 countries establish the facts as possible and 50 pre-commitment trials in 9 as more accurately countries ensure that this report reflects the true LTE mobile GSA forecasts 260 commercial LTE networks in 93 countries by end 2013 broadband market situation. MVNOs are excluded
1,064 LTE user devices announced Comments about the report including news/updates GSA www.gsacom.com should be sent to email info@gsacom.com LTE is the fastest developing mobile system GSA provides additional LTE-related technology ever

GSA forecasts 260 commercial LTE networks in 93 countries by end 2013

MVNOs are excluded

1,064 LTE user devices announced

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LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology ever

rapid expansion globally continues in 2013

resources to complement this report, including various maps and charts, which can be downloaded by registered site LTE is a mainstream technology and the users at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

LTE is a mainstream technology and the rapid expansion globally continues in 2013
GSAs definition of commercial launch: The phase in which a public telecommunications operator is carrying commercial traffic on its LTE network, or offers to provide public service. Only licensed operators with spectrum assigned for use in public LTE communications networks are considered. MVNOs are not included. The LTE operators business model may be retail or wholesale. Devices compatible for use on the LTE network may be sold direct by the operator to the customer, or via distributors, resellers or other third parties, or already be owned by persons wishing to use the service.

Selected charts and maps are also available as PDF GSAs definition of commercial launch: files see the relevant links on our home page The phase in which a public telecommunications operator is carrying commercial traffic on its LTE network, or offers www.gsacom.com to provide public service. Only licensed operators with
spectrum assigned for use in public LTE communications networks are considered. MVNOs are not included. The LTE operators business model may be retail or wholesale. Devices compatible for use on the LTE network may be sold direct by the operator to the customer, or via distributors, resellers or other third parties, or already be owned by persons wishing to use the service.

Readers may also download these related reports: Status of the LTE Ecosystem report Status of the Global LTE TDD Market report Status of the Global LTE1800 Market report

Evolution to LTE report

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Explosive subscriptions growth globally Q2 2013 = 126.1 million LTE subscrip+ons

350% annual growth

98 million LTE subs added in past year LTE subscrip+ons are expected to reach 2 billion in 2018
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Spectrum outcomes
q FDD bands used in commercially launched LTE networks worldwide

409 LTE user devices can operate in either band 3 (1800 MHz) or band 7 (2.6 GHz) GSA: August 25, 2013

q 1800 MHz (band 3) is likely to remain the prime band for LTE and a key enabler for roaming in the foreseeable future q LTE1800 is used today in 43% of commercially launched LTE networks q 2nd most used band for LTE deployments is 2.6 GHz (band 7) used in over 31% of networks q 800 MHz (band 20) is the next most popular conMguous bands (over 11% of networks)
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LTE network deployments using 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800)

q 114 LTE1800 network deployments including 91 commercially launched

322

LTE1800 user devices announced

The number of LTE1800 devices more than tripled in the past year

1800 MHz is used in 43% of launched LTE networks 91 commercially launched LTE networks in 45 countries use 1800 MHz (LTE1800) 23 LTE1800 addi+onal deployments in progress or planned 1800 MHz is the most widely used spectrum for LTE globally and a key band for interna+onal roaming

See GSAs Status of the Global LTE1800 Market report Available in ENGLISH and RUSSIAN in the LTE1800 Zone hYp://www.gsacom.com/lte1800

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1,064 LTE user devices announced

- August 25, 2013
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REPORT:'Status'of' the'LTE'Ecosystem'
August&25,&2013! !
This report by the GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) provides an analysis of 1,064 LTE user devices launched in the market by 111 suppliers, which we have identified from our latest research. LTE is a mainstream technology with global acceptance backed with a huge industrial commitment and supported by a very well established and rapidly expanding devices eco-system. LTE is the fastest developing mobile communications system technology ever.! ! !

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GSA Global mobile Suppliers Association Join the discussions in our LinkedIN groups GSA: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721 LTE1800: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3129390 LTE TDD: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061 LTE User Devices: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472 APT700 band: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4759091

Growth in number of announced LTE user devices Source: GSA reports 2011-2013

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Smartphones lead LTE device categories

Operators are reporting that they are selling more smartphones than any other type of device This is being reflected in the number of new devices launched into the market Analysis of form factor shares using data from GSAs Status of the LTE Ecosystem reports shows the rapid progress of smartphones in becoming the largest LTE user device category There are 360 smartphones* (including carrier and frequency variants) representing slightly above 33% share of all LTE user devices

Around one third of LTE devices are smartphones

* GSA: Status of the LTE Ecosystem report August 25, 2013

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1,064 LTE devices analysis using GAMBoD for Members and Operators
GSAs own-researched databases of user devices for EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA+ and LTE technologies have helped to establish trust in GSA, facilitate participation in campaigns which explain and encourage ecosystems developments, and provide respected guidance to policy makers and investors EDGE HSPA/HSPA+ - UMTS900 HD voice (W-AMR) - LTE Cat 4 - VoLTE GSA is actively contributing to new ecosystem development industry initiatives for APT700 LTE FDD and 3.5 GHz LTE TDD systems

www.gsacom.com/gambod GAMBoD assists: Regulators seeking understanding of the ecosystem for each technology and band to guide policy decision making Operators and stakeholders needing to know what is available as potential deployment bands and the main trends for investment Systems providers who use knowledge of the ecosystem situation to advise their customers, regulators and other interested parties Device manufacturers who need to understand the industry direction and potential returns for making investments
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Two databases can be analyzed using GSAs proprietary own-developed GAMBoD tool

GSA Analyzer for Mobile Broadband Devices

GAMBoD HSPA/HSPA+ GAMBoD - LTE Access is restricted employees of GSA member companies and network operators A subscription service including access to GAMBoD and targeted to medium/large enterprises is available email marketing@gsacom.com for details GAMBoD LTE database: 1,064 user devices currently GAMBoD allows authorized users to undertake own analysis by: Supplier name, product name, form factor, mode (FDD and/or TDD) FDD frequency selectors: bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, remainder in others TDD frequency selectors: 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 Supported 3G fallback technologies: HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, EV-DO, TD-SCDMA Results are presented as lists and charts

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Category 4 LTE devices

LTE Category 4 (Cat 4) offers a higher end user experience supporting a peak downlink data rate up to 150 Mbps and peak uplink data rate up 50 Mbps
Category Peak downlink Peak uplink 3 100 50 4 150 50

LTE networks that support Cat 4 devices are commercially launched in countries including Australia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Latvia, Lithuania, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, UK GSAs database of 1,064 LTE user devices identifies 40+ Cat 4 devices in most form factors
Dongle CPE/router Personal hotspot Smartphone Tablet Module
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3G fallback

514 commercially launched WCDMA-HSPA networks 1.306 billion subscriptions (Q2 2013)

Over 61% of operators deployed HSPA+ 26% of networks support 42 Mbps DC-HSPA+
Improving performance HSPA peak downlink speeds

730 LTE devices also operate on either HSPA, HSPA+ or DC-HSPA+ networks 343 LTE devices support DC-HSPA+ 360 announced LTE phones (source: GSA)
275 LTE devices can operate on EV-DO networks 44 LTE devices can operate on TD-SCDMA networks

> 99% of LTE handsets are LTE + 3G multimode

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LTE TDD ecosystem: network deployments

21 commercially commercially launched launched LTE LTE TDD TDD networks networks in in 17 17 countries countries 21
Country Country Australia Australia Australia Australia Brazil Brazil Brazil Brazil Hong Kong Hong Kong India India Japan Japan Nigeria Nigeria Oman Oman Poland Poland Russia Russia Russia Russia Saudi Arabia Saudi Saudi Arabia Arabia Saudi Arabia South Africa South Spain Africa Spain Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Sweden Sweden Uganda Uganda UK UK USA USA Operator Operator NBN Co. NBN Co. Optus Optus On Telecomunicacoes On Telecomunicacoes Sky Brasil Services Sky Brasil Services China Mobile Hong Kong China Mobile Hong Kong Bharti Airtel Bharti Airtel Softbank XGP/LTE TDD Softbank XGP/LTE TDD Spectranet Spectranet Omantel Omantel Aero2 Aero2 Megafon / Moscow Megafon / Moscow MTS / Moscow MTS / Moscow Mobily Mobily STC STC Telkom Mobile (8ta) Telkom Mobile (8ta) COTA/Murcia4G COTA/Murcia4G Dialog Axiata Dialog Axiata 3 Sweden 3 Sweden MTN MTN UK Broadband UK Broadband Sprint Sprint TDD frequency TDD frequency 2.3 GHz 2.3 2.3 GHz GHz 2.3 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.3 GHz 2.3 GHz 2.3 GHz 2.3 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.3 GHz 2.3 2.3 GHz GHz 2.3 2.6 GHz GHz 2.6 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.6 2.6 GHz GHz 2.6 2.6 GHz GHz 2.6 GHz 2.3 GHz 2.3 GHz 2.3 GHz 2.3 2.6 GHz GHz 2.6 2.3 GHz GHz 2.3 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.6 3.5 GHz GHz 3.5 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.6 GHz TDD band TDD band 40 40 40 40 38 38 38 38 40 40 40 40 41 41 40 40 40 40 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 40 40 40 40 38 38 40 40 38 38 38 38 42, 43 42, 43 41 41 LTE mode LTE mode TDD TDD TDD + FDD TDD + FDD TDD TDD TDD TDD TDD + FDD TDD + FDD TDD TDD TDD TDD TDD TDD TDD + FDD TDD TDD + + FDD FDD TDD + FDD TDD + FDD TDD TDD + + FDD FDD TDD TDD + FDD TDD TDD + FDD TDD + FDD TDD TDD TDD TDD TDD + FDD TDD + FDD TDD + FDD TDD TDD + FDD TDD TDD TDD TDD + FDD TDD + FDD

21 commercially launched LTE TDD networks 10 combined LTE FDD and TDD networks becoming more common

39 LTE TDD commercial networks in deployment or planned 39 LTE TDD commercial networks in deployment or planned
Country Country Algeria Algeria Bahrain Bahrain Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium China China Costa Rica Costa Rica Croatia Croatia Denmark Denmark El Salvador El Salvador Finland Finland France France Germany Germany Guatemala Guatemala Hong Kong Hong Kong India India India India India India Indonesia Indonesia Iraq Iraq Ireland Ireland Italy Italy Operator Operator Algeria Telecom Algeria Telecom Menatelecom Menatelecom b-lite b-lite BUCD BUCD China Mobile China Mobile IBW Intl IBW Intl Velatel Velatel 3 Denmark 3 Denmark IBW Intl IBW Intl Datame Datame Bollore Bollore DBD DBD IBW Intl IBW Intl 3 HK 3 HK Aircel Aircel RIL RIL Tikona Digital Tikona Digital IM2 IM2 MaxyTel MaxyTel Imagine Group Imagine Group AFT-Linkem AFT-Linkem Band Band To be confirmed To be confirmed 42 42 42 42 38 38 Various Various 40 40 42 42 38 38 40 40 38 38 42 42 42 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 To be confirmed To be confirmed 42, 43 42, 43 42, 43 42, 43 Country Country Madagascar Madagascar Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Mongolia Mongolia Montenegro Montenegro Nepal Nepal Nicaragua Nicaragua Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria Poland Poland Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Romania Romania Russia Russia Russia Russia Russia Russia Russia Russia UK UK Operator Operator Blueline Blueline Asiaspace Asiaspace P1 P1 Ulusnet Ulusnet Velatel Velatel Nepal Telecom Nepal Telecom IBW Intl IBW Intl Mobitel Mobitel Swift Networks Swift Networks Zoda Fones Zoda Fones Milmex Milmex Aeronet Aeronet 2K Telecom 2K Telecom Osnova Tel. Osnova Tel. Rostelecom Rostelecom Smoltelecom Smoltelecom Vainakh Vainakh NSV (BT) NSV (BT) Band Band 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 42 42 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 40, 42 40, 42 38 38 42 42 38 38 38 38 40 40 40 40 42 42 40 40 38 38

Another 39 TDD networks in deployment or planned Several more operators running trials and studies
Source: GSA - Status of the Global LTE TDD Market report Free download for registered site users www.gsacom.com

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Plus operators engaged in LTE TDD trials or studies including: 3 (Austria), Sazz (Azerbaijan), Sasktel, Xplornet (Canada), Orange (France), E Plus (Germany), Plus operators engaged in LTE TDD trials or studies 3 (Austria), Sazz (Azerbaijan), Sasktel, Xplornet (Canada), Orange (France), E Plus (Germany), 21 Vianet Group (Hong Kong), BSNL, MTNL (India),including: 3 Italia (Italy), Kordia, Woosh (New Zealand), Nawras (Oman), Smart (Philippines), Neo-Sky, R (Spain), 21 Vianet Group (Hong Kong), BSNL, MTNL (India), 3 Italia (Italy), Kordia, Woosh (New Zealand), Nawras (Oman), Smart (Philippines), Neo-Sky, R (Spain), Chunghwa, FarEasTone, Global Mobile Corp., Fitel (Taiwan), AIS-TOT (Thailand), Dedicado (Uruguay), Xplornet (USA), Movilmax (Venezuela) Chunghwa, FarEasTone, Global Mobile Corp., Fitel (Taiwan), AIS-TOT (Thailand), Dedicado (Uruguay), Xplornet (USA), Movilmax (Venezuela)

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LTE TDD ecosystem - devices Download the above chart via link on www.gsacom.com
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1,064 LTE user devices - form factors

900 MHz band 8 1900 MHz band 2

128 devices 104 devices

Smartphones are the largest LTE device category. 360 LTE smartphones (including operator and frequency variants) are announced, over 4 times the number in July 2012. LTE is supported in the most popular smartphones from the leading brands and LTE support is becoming more common in mid-tier phones. The LTE-connected tablet is another fastgrowing device segment, as is the personal hotspot. 222 devices can operate in TDD mode. Detailed analysis of all 1,064 LTE devices is available to authorized users of the GAMBoD - LTE tool conditions apply (www.gsacom.com/gambod) GAMBoD is NOT a public resource. Access is strictly for use only by:
* registered users from GSA member companies * registered users from network operators * registered users from Associate of GSA enterprises

Other supported LTE FDD bands: b25 (68 devices), b12 (33 devices) and b14 (13 devices).

LTE TDD 2600 MHz band 38 2300 MHz band 40 1900 MHz band 39 2600 MHz band 41 3500 MHz band 42,43

164 devices 147 devices 49 devices 49 devices 13 devices

Note 1: (including Manufacturers have not declared operating frequencies LTE FDD and TDD) or fallback modes for some products Note 2: Certain products are carrier or country specific and are not available in all markets

Note: some devices are multiband and multimode

Multi-band, multi-mode LTE-TDD 3G interworking/fallback and CPEs are 730 dongles LTE devices also operate on either HSPA, HSPA+ or DC-HSPA+ networks commercially available from all 343 LTE devices support DC-HSPA+ major chipset and device 275 LTE devices support EV-DO network manufacturers 222 devices can operate in the TDD mode of the LTE standard
Many operators worldwide have 3.5 GHz spectrum assets, including WiMAX operators planning to migrate to LTE TDD systems

Join the discussion about LTE TDD progress and developments LTE TDD: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061 LTE User Devices: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

13 user devices operate in 3.5 GHz (bands 42, 43) More development is needed Industry is encouraged to include these bands in their roadmaps

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APT700 (band 28)

The APT700 FDD band plan (698-806 MHz) represents a major opportunity for global spectrum harmonization for LTE systems, paving the way for ensuring the greatest economies of scale for devices and capacity for mobile broadband, and for roaming Adoption of the APT700 band plan by a growing number of countries across the APAC and Latin America regions confirms the strong momentum The FDD plan (2 x 45 MHz plus guard band: 3GPP band 28) has attracted the most support Current commitments by policy-makers to use APT700 cover markets exceeding 2 billion people The supporting devices ecosystem for APT700 needs to be developed
Enter via the GSA home page Or go direct to www.gsacom.com/apt700

for APT700 news, white papers, presentations

Join the discussion about progressing APT700 and developments APT700 band: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4759091 LTE User Devices: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

GSA calls on semiconductor and device manufacturers worldwide to support the goals of policy makers and planned investments by LTE operators worldwide to ensure availability of the required devices eco-system for the APT700 band plan Status of the LTE Ecosystem report : August 25, 2013
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Introducing voice service for LTE users

q q q q q GSA monitors the introduc+on of HD voice services on mobile n etworks enabled by W-AMR coding Mobile HD voice: Global Update report Proven business case for HD voice, commercially launched on 83 mobile networks HD voice calling on mobile networks is poised to enter the mainstream Majority of HD voice services launched on 3G/HSPA networks, some GSM networks, 3 on LTE networks (VoLTE) August 13, 2013 VoLTE-enabled HD voice services and user terminals are market reality
requirements. According to 3GPP, 12.65 kbit/s or higher coding bitrates provide high-quality wideband audio (lower bit-rates of 8.85 and 6.6 kbit/s are for temporary use during adverse radio conditions or periods of cell congestion). In subjective tests the HD voice wideband codec produces better results than the best narrow-band codec.

Mobile HD voice service q Drivers for suppor+ng oice in LTE networks using v AMR Wideband q Expanding LTE network coverage Mobile HD voice based on AMR (Adaptive q Increase in LTE s martphone usage Multi Rate) Wideband technology (W-AMR) enables high-quality voice calls in mobile q Spectrum eciency networks and an improved user experience. It provides significantly higher voice quality for calls between mobile phones supporting q VoLTE is the preferred implementa+on the feature and is implemented and market reality today in GSM, UMTS (WCDMAq CSFB can be considered as the rst phase of HSPA) and LTE networks around the world. voice evolu+on for mobile LTE services The higher voice quality using HD voice q Many commitments to commercially launch improves the call experience, allowing people to better share feelings, do business VoLTE in 2 013-2014 and communicate information. HD voice q No need t o wait a broader transmits spectrum of the human
voice; therefore conversation is more natural and is likened to speaking to the other party in the same room. HD voice also helps people hear better in noisy environments. HD voice helps operators to differentiate their offerings and enable high quality services to voice dependent business like call center services, information services, emergency services, etc. HD voice is ideal for conference calls and can contribute to a reduction in business travel and raise productivity while reducing environmental impact. Calls which are easier to hear and understand reduce fatigue often associated Some VoLTE phones - Samsung, Pantech, L G with long conference calls. HD voice represents the greatest advance in voice on mobile networks in decades. Global mobile Suppliers Association www.gsacom.com

83 mobile networks launched HD voice service

84% growth year-on-year

Now available in 61 countries

26 countries more than one year ago

245 HD voice mobile phones announced

HD voice service is launched on 83 mobile networks in 61 countries:

Press release: http://www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_384.php Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Rep., Denmark, Dominican Rep., Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Source: GSA Mobile HD voice: Global Update report Mauritius, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Philippines, Free download for registered site users www.gsacom.com Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Runion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, Uganda, UK, Ukraine, and USA.
The maximum benefits from using HD voice on a compatible mobile network are realized when both calling and called party use HD voicecapable phones. Improvements in call quality are also observed even when using an HD voice-enabled phone to call a non-HD voice phone, due to improvements in the acoustic performance and advanced noise reduction capabilities of most HD voice phones. There is a strong business case for Mobile HD voice:

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Evolution to 5G 5G-related papers and presentations on the GSA website www.gsacom.com

q q q q q 5G Radio Access (white paper) - Ericsson RAN Evolution Beyond Release 12 (presentation) - NTT DoCoMo Standard Bearer: Dino Flore, Qualcomm - Chairman, 3GPP TSG RAN (interview) 5G: An Operators Perspective (presentation) - Orange Group Towards 5G (presentation) - University of Surrey, UK

5G
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5G LinkedIN discussion group

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Press release http://www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_381.php

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GSA information distribution reaches new heights

More than a quarter of a million files (reports, information papers, Members papers, etc.) are downloaded annually from the GSA website www.gsacom.com Press release http://www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_382.php

Con+nuing growth
File downloads from www.gsacom.com

Files downloaded 1 Sept 2012 31 Aug 2013 www.gsacom.com

256,671

Member companies of GSA have the opportunity as a member benefit - for their papers and presentations to be added to the GSA website to generate high volumes of additional downloads by their key audiences as a valuable complement to their own channels
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GSA: 15th Anniversary

15th Anniversary celebration London October 2013

The GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) will be celebrating its 15th Anniversary with member companies and invited industry guests in London next month. Our first official meeting was held in Zurich in October 1998 with support from many of the leading mobile companies, said Alan Hadden, GSA President, who will host the event on behalf of GSA members. Over the past 15 years the GSA has grown to almost 60,000 registered members who use our reports and data to support their businesses and gain a better understanding of the industry as well as existing and new mobile technologies. The 15 year anniversary will be a great opportunity to thank all those individuals and companies that have contributed to, and supported GSA and have been part of the mobile industry success story. About the GSA GSA represents leading mobile suppliers worldwide and its role and strategy is to inform, educate, and influence opinion about mobile communications using 3GPP technologies, which include GSM/EDGE, WCDMA-HSPA/HSPA+, and LTE/LTEAdvanced LINKS Website: www.gsacom.com GSA LinkedIN group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2313721 www.twitter.com/gsacom www.facebook.com/pages/Global-mobile-Suppliers-Association-GSA/ 123462771012551

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More reports, papers, recommended reading on www.gsacom.com

Free downloads for registered site users follow the links on hYp://www.gsacom.com Not registered? Visit http://www.gsacom.com/user/register.php

GSA Members papers recent additions

ERICSSON 5G Radio Access Growth Codes Ericsson Mobility Report and many more QUALCOMM LTE Advanced Leading in chipsets and evolution LTE: Qualcomm Leading the Global Success LTE TDD: the global solution for unpaired spectrum and many more HUAWEI No-Edge LTE: The Way to Successful MBB and many more

GSA reports

Evolution to LTE (Sept 5, 2013) Status of the Global LTE1800 Market (Sept 11, 2013) Status of the Global LTE TDD Market (Sept 12, 2013) Status of the LTE Ecosystem (Aug 25, 2013) Mobile HD Voice: Global Update (Aug 15, 2013)
Maps, charts (jpegs and PDFs) at http://www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4
Operator presentation (Telstra) Building the Mobile Broadband Ecosystem for the APT700 MHz band Operator presentation (NTT DoCoMo) 5G: RAN Evolution Beyond Release 12 Operator presentation (SFR) Views on the future use of the 700MHz band Operator presentation (Orange) 5G: an operators perspective

Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA)

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LTE1800 http://www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390 LTE TDD http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061 LTE User Devices http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472 APT700 band http/www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4759091 5G hjp://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=5089259
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