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Evolution to LTE Report
Introduction
In this “Evolution to LTE” report, GSA presents the
current situation based on GSA’s 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 GSA’s 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
which 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
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• Status of the LTE Ecosystem report
• Status of the Global LTE TDD Market report
• Status of the Global LTE1800 Market report
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LTE Market Summary – May 10, 2013
175 commercial networks in 70 countries
424 operators investing in LTE in 126 countries
• 371 operator commitments in 116 countries
• 53 pre-commitment trials in 10 more countries
GSA forecasts 248 commercial LTE networks
in 87 countries by end 2013
MVNOs are excluded
© GSA www.gsacom.com
GSA re-affirms LTE as the fastest developing
mobile system technology ever
LTE is a mainstream technology and rapid
expansion globally is continuing in 2013
GSA’s 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 operator’s 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.

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175 commercial LTE networks in 70 countries
Country Operator Launch
Norway TeliaSonera (NetCom) 14.12.09
Sweden TeliaSonera 14.12.09
Uzbekistan UCell 09.08.10
Poland Aero2 (LTE FDD and TDD) 07.09.10
USA MetroPCS 21.09.10
Austria A1 Telekom 05.11.10
Sweden Telenor Sweden 15.11.10
Sweden Tele2 Sweden 15.11.10
Hong Kong CSL Limited 25.11.10
Finland TeliaSonera 30.11.10
Germany Vodafone 01.12.10
USA Verizon Wireless 05.12.10
Finland Elisa 08.12.10
Denmark TeliaSonera 09.12.10
Estonia EMT 17.12.10
Japan NTT DoCoMo 24.12.10
Germany Deutsche Telekom 05.04.11
Philippines Smart Communications 16.04.11
Lithuania Omnitel 28.04.11
Latvia LMT 31.05.11
Singapore M1 21.06.11
South Korea SK Telecom 01.07.11
South Korea LG U+ 01.07.11
Germany O2 01.07.11
Canada Rogers Wireless 07.07.11
Austria T-Mobile 28.07.11
USA Mosaic Telecom 07. 2011
Canada Bell Mobility 14.09.11
Saudi Arabia Mobily (LTE TDD) 14.09.11
Saudi Arabia STC (LTE TDD) later FDD 14.09.11
Saudi Arabia Zain 14.09.11
USA AT&T Mobility 18.09.11
UAE Etisalat 25.09.11
Australia Telstra 27.09.11
Denmark TDC 10.10.11
Austria 3 18.11.11
Puerto Rico AT&T Mobility 20.11.11
Puerto Rico Claro 24.11.11
Kyrgyzstan Saima Telecom 09.12.11
Brazil Sky Brazil (LTE TDD) 13.12.11
Finland DNA 13.12.11
Uruguay Antel 13.12.11
USA Cricket 21.12.11
Singapore SingTel 22.12.11
Kuwait Viva 27.12.11
Armenia Vivacell-MTS 28.12.11
Bahrain Viva 01.01.12
Hungary T-Mobile (MT) 01.01.12
South Korea KT 03.01.12
Russia Yota 15.01.12
Canada TELUS 10.02.12
USA Peoples Telephone Co-op 14.02.12
Japan Softbank Mobile XGP/LTE TDD 24.02.12
Portugal TMN (Portugal Telecom) 12.03.12
Portugal Vodafone Portugal 12.03.12
Portugal Optimus 15.03.12
Japan eAccess 15.03.12
USA US Cellular 22.03.12
Croatia T Mobile/T-Hrvatski Telekom 23.03.12
Croatia VIPNet 23.03.12
USA Panhandle (PTCI) 03. 2012
Australia NBN Co (LTE TDD) 02.04.12
India Bharti Airtel (LTE TDD) 10.04.12
Angola Movicel 14.04.12
Puerto Rico Open Mobile 19.04.12
Moldova IDC 21.04.12
Sweden 3 (LTE FDD and TDD) 23.04.12
Hong Kong CM HK (LTE FDD later TDD) 25.04.12
Hong Kong PCCW 25.04.12
USA Cellcom 30.04.12
USA Pioneer Cellular 30.04.12
Netherlands Vodafone 01.05.12
Hong Kong 3 HK 02.05.12
Netherlands Ziggo 03.05.12
Netherlands Tele2 08.05.12
Netherlands KPN 11.05.12
Netherlands T-Mobile 11.05.12
Namibia MTC 16.05.12
USA BendBroadband 17.05.12
Tanzania Smile 30.05.12
UAE Du 12.06.12
Colombia Une-UPM 14.06.12
Azerbaijan Azercell 19.06.12
Czech Rep Telefonica O2 19.06.12
Mauritius Orange 21.06.12
UK UK Broadband (LTE TDD) 28.06.12
Guam IT&E 28.06.12
Hungary Telenor Hungary 05.07.12
Dominican R. Orange Dominicana 09.07.12
Slovenia Si.mobil 12.07.12
USA Sprint 15.07.12
Oman Omantel LTE TDD later FDD 16.07.12
Australia Optus 31.07.12
Mauritius Emtel July 2012
Slovak Rep Telefonica O2 02.08.12
Hong Kong Smartone 28.08.12
Poland Polkomtel Plus Sept 2012
Russia Megafon (LTE TDD) 01.09.12
Russia MTS (LTE TDD) 01.09.12
USA C Spire Wireless 10.09.12
Singapore StarHub 19.09.12
Japan KDDI 21.09.12
Japan Softbank Mobile 21.09.12
Canada MTS 25.09.12
Denmark 3 Denmark 28.09.12

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Philippines Globe 28.09.12
Luxembourg Tango 01.10.12
Guam DoCoMo Pacific 04.10.12
Tajikistan Babilon-Mobile 06.10.12
Norway Telenor 10.10.12
South Africa Vodacom 10.10.12
USA Alaska Communications 12.10.12
Mexico Telefonica Movistar 15.10.12
Luxembourg Orange 29.10.12
UK EE 30.10.12
Uganda Smile Oct 2012
Belgium Belgacom / Proximus 05.11.12
USA Bluegrass Cellular 05.11.12
Antigua-Barb Digicel 06.11.12
Mexico Telcel 06.11.12
Italy Vodafone 06.11.12
Italy TIM 07.11.12
Montenegro Telenor 08.11.12
USA Sprocket Wireless 09.11.12
Greece Cosmote 16.11.12
Moldova Moldcell 16.11.12
USA Strata Networks 19.11.12
Moldova Orange Moldova 20.11.12
Romania Vodafone 20.11.12
Kuwait Zain 21.11.12
France Orange 22.11.12
USA Shentel 23.11.12
Estonia Tele2 27.11.12
France SFR 28.11.12
Switzerland Swisscom 29.11.12
South Africa MTN 01.12.12
Romania Orange 12.12.12
Brazil Claro 13.12.12
Angola Unitel 16.12.12
Bolivia Entel Movil 16.12.12
Greece Vodafone 17.12.12
Puerto Rico Sprint Nextel 18.12.12
Kazakhstan Altel 25.12.12
Sri Lanka Dialog LTE TDD later FDD 30.12.12
Sri Lanka Mobitel 31.12.12
USA Thumb Cellular 12.12
Malaysia Maxis 01.01.13
Canada Sasktel 31.01.13
Italy 3 Italia 01.02.13
Paraguay Personal 08.02.13
Estonia Elisa 14.02.13
Canada Eastlink 15.02.13
Oman Nawras 17.02.13
Paraguay Vox 18.02.13
Bahrain Batelco 27.02.13
New Zealand Vodafone 28.02.13
Brazil On (LTE TDD) 03.13
Lithuania Tele2 03.13
USA MiSpot 14.03.13
Dominican R. Tricom 18.03.13
Slovenia Mobitel 20.03.13
Guam iConnect 20.03.13
USA T Mobile USA 26.03.13
Iceland Nova 04.04.13
Qatar Ooredoo 16.04.13
Bahrain Zain 18.04.13
South Africa Telkom Mobile / 8ta LTE TDD 21.04.13
Malaysia Celcom Axiata 22.04.13
Uganda MTN Uganda 25.04.13
Romania Cosmote 29.04.13
Brazil Oi 25.04.13
Brazil TIM Brasil 30.04.13
Brazil Vivo 30.04.13
France Bouygues Telecom 06.05.13
Thailand True Move 08.05.13
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3GPP LTE is a single global
standard with FDD and TDD
modes, delivering capacity, data
throughput enhancements and low
latency to support new services
and features requiring higher levels
of capability and performance. The primary drive
towards LTE from operators is the need for more
capacity, performance management and improved
efficiencies to lower the unit cost of delivering traffic.
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. LTE supports a
full IP-based network and harmonization with other
radio access technologies and is the natural evolution
choice for GSM/HSPA, CDMA and WiMAX™ network
operators, thereby enabling a single unifying global
standard for even higher scale economies and
simplifying roaming. LTE is a global phenomenon.
Spectrum for LTE deployments
Pressure on spectrum resources is high and
operators should deploy the most efficient
technologies available to them. LTE can be deployed
in existing 2G or 3G bands and in new spectrum e.g.
2.6 GHz or digital dividend bands (700 or 800 MHz
depending on region). In the USA, LTE deployments
typically use 700 MHz (primarily band 13 or band 17)
or AWS (1.7/2.1 GHz). New digital dividend spectrum
is being allocated in Europe, Asia and elsewhere,
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improved in-building performance. Commercial LTE
services are running on several networks using 800
MHz (band 20), often targeting rural broadband
needs and improved indoor coverage. The capacity
band in most regions is 2.6 GHz. There is high
interest in re-farming 2G spectrum for LTE, especially
1800 MHz, and in a few cases 900 MHz. Most
regulators adopt a technology-neutral approach.
Initial LTE FDD deployments in Japan use 800/850
MHz, 1.5 GHz, 1.7 GHz and 2.1 GHz (operator-
dependant). New 700 MHz (APT700) spectrum has
been allocated ready for future use.
Design targets for the first LTE deployments 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
 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
downlink…paired 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
LTE radio network products incorporate several
features to simplify building and management of next-
generation networks. Plug-and-play, self-
configuration and self-optimization simplify and
reduce network rollout and management cost. LTE is
being 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, optimized for packet mode and the IP-
Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) to support all access
technologies, including fixed access. This allows:
 Improvements in latency, capacity, throughput
 Simplification of the core network, and optimization
for IP traffic, services, and growth
 Simplified support and handover to non-3GPP
access technologies
The resulting evolved packet system comprizes the
core network, evolved packet core (EPC) and radio
network. The whole system is often called LTE.
LTE Category 4 enables 150 Mbps peak downlink
and is the next evolution step which is market reality
on a number of networks with user devices available.
LTE TDD Systems
Most LTE deployments use paired spectrum (FDD).
The LTE TDD mode for unpaired spectrum is
complementary and the perfect choice for providing
high-speed mobile broadband access in unpaired
spectrum. LTE TDD is gaining market traction
globally, and also provides a future-proof evolutionary
path for TD-SCDMA, another 3GPP standard, as
widely deployed in China. LTE TDD is an integral part
of the 3GPP standard, implementing a maximum of
commonalities with LTE FDD and offering
comparable performance characteristics and similar
high spectral efficiency. Within globally assigned IMT
bands for mobile services, significant resources are
suitable for LTE TDD. The largest contiguous bands
are 2.3 GHz (100 MHz) and within the 2.6 GHz band
(50 MHz according to the CEPT band plan). There
are also many deployments in progress or planned
using 3.5 GHz (bands 42/43), which has significant
future potential for LTE. Due to the demand for radio
technologies for unpaired bands and leveraging the
commonalities above, LTE TDD can exploit global
economies of scale similar to LTE FDD, with a short
time to market as a mainstream technology, and is
thus an ideal path for WiMAX™ operators to grow
their business, which many are adopting. LTE TDD
operator commitments, system maturity and status of
the devices eco-system are covered in this report.
LTE-Advanced Systems
LTE FDD and LTE TDD have a clear evolution
towards LTE-Advanced which includes many features
originally considered for the ITU’s IMT-Advanced
system. In October 2010 the ITU designated LTE-
Advanced as an IMT-Advanced (4G) system. IMT-
Advanced provides a global platform on which to
build next-generations of interactive mobile services
for faster data access, enhanced roaming, unified
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Advanced test systems are operating around the
world, achieving transmission data rates of 1 GB/s on
the downlink and 200 Mbps on the uplink. Multi-
carrier LTE (an LTE-Advanced feature) is
commercially launched. 3GPP published Release 10
of the standard in March 2011 and froze the features
set for LTE-Advanced. Completion of Rel. 10 was the
final step to ensure that the 3GPP radio interface will
meet the requirements of IMT-Advanced. Several
operators are preparing to introduce LTE-Advanced
features in their networks in 2013.
LTE-Advanced capabilities
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. At the
plenary meeting of TSG SA in September 2012,
Release 11 of the 3GPP specification sets for GSM,
UMTS and LTE-Advanced (and access-agnostic)
systems was functionally frozen. However, a further
few months are needed before all specifications can
be considered complete as some features are not yet
fully specified.
More about 3GPP standards at www.3gpp.org
LTE networks, developments global round-up
Americas
USA
On September 21, 2010 regional carrier MetroPCS
became the first operator in the USA to launch LTE.
MetroPCS offered the world’s first commercially
available LTE handset, the Samsung Craft™. Service
was launched in Las Vegas, extended to Dallas/Forth
Worth, Detroit, Boston, Sacramento and New York.
Samsung SCH-R900/Craft was also the first multi-
mode CDMA-LTE handset. LTE network expansion
continues. MetroPCS had 2.2 million LTE subs by
end 2012 and has agreed to merge with T Mobile
USA, subject to shareholder approval at its meeting
on April 12, 2013.
Verizon Wireless commercially launched LTE using
700 MHz (band 13) on December 5, 2010. Verizon
said coverage would match its 3G network by 2013.
LTE service is available to over 90% of the population
(287 million people, company website - May 2013).
Verizon is now deploying LTE using AWS, targeting
commercial service in 2H 2013. Verizon plans to
deploy VoLTE late 2013-early 2014.
Through its “LTE in Rural America” program Verizon
works with partners to collaboratively build and
operate an LTE network that covers over 2.6 million
people in rural communities over 82,000 square miles
by sharing its 700 MHz Upper C block spectrum. The
current 19 “LTE in Rural America” participants are:
• Appalachian Wireless – Kentucky
• Bluegrass Cellular - Kentucky
• Cellcom – Wisconsin and Michigan
• Chariton Valley – Missouri
• Chat Mobility - Iowa
• Clear Stream - North Carolina
• Convergence Technologies – Indiana
• Copper Valley Telecom - Alaska
• Cross Telephone - Oklahoma
• Custer Telephone Cooperative – Idaho
• KPU - Alaska
• Matanuska Telephone Association – Alaska
• MTPCS – Montana, Louisiana, Texas
• NorthwestCell – Missouri
• Pioneer Cellular – Oklahoma

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• Sagebrush Cellular (Nemont) – Dakota,
Montana
• S and R Communications - Indiana
• Strata Networks – Utah
• Thumb Cellular - Michigan
Pioneer Cellular launched commercial LTE service
on April 30, 2012. Cellcom launched commercial LTE
service on April 30, 2012 in Green Bay, Sturgeon
Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh, Wausau, Oconto and
Marinette Counties. Bluegrass Cellular launched
commercial LTE service on November 5, 2012
covering 348,000 population. Sprocket Wireless
(brand of Cross Telephone) commercially launched
its first phase of 4G LTE service including portions of
the Muskogee and Pittsburg counties in Eastern
Oklahoma on November 9th
, 2012. Strata Networks
launched commercial service on November 19, 2012.
Thumb Cellular commercially launched 700 MHz
LTE service in December 2012. KPU
Telecommunications (Alaska) i.e. Ketchikan Public
Utilities plans to lease a 22 MHz block from Verizon
Wireless.
AT&T Mobility commercially launched LTE service
on September 18, 2011 in 700 MHz (band 17) in
Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
The LTE network is now live in 222 markets (May 8,
2013 company website) and is planned to cover 300
million people by end 2014. AT&T plans to close its
GSM network by 2017 latest, and intends to re-farm
the spectrum to support its 3G and 4G networks. In
January 2013 AT&T announced plans to pay Verizon
Wireless the sum of US$ 1.9 billion for 700 MHz B
band spectrum covering 42 million people in 18
states, plus AWS spectrum in markets including
Phoenix, Los Angeles, Fresno, and Portland. All of
this spectrum will be used for LTE. The deal could be
completed in 2H 2013 and is subject to regulatory
approval. VoLTE will be deployed by end 2013.
T-Mobile USA commercially launched LTE service
on March 26, 2013 in AWS spectrum. The target is to
reach 100 millions population coverage by mid-2013,
and 200 millions by end of 2013. Service is available
at launch in Baltimore, Houston, Kansas City, Las
Vegas, Phoenix, San Jose, and Washington, D.C.
MiSpot, a new subsidiary of Agri-Valley
Communication, commercially launched 700 MHz
LTE service on March 14, 2013 to residents and
small businesses in rural communities in 37 counties
in northern and central Michigan.
Aircell aims to use LTE to boost its in-flight network
capacity if sufficient spectrum is obtained.
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.
BendBroadband announced on May 17, 2012 that
the company had upgraded its network, making it the
first carrier in Central Oregon to offer commercial LTE
service. BendBroadband announced it would shut
down its HSPA+ wireless network at end June 2012
after which it will only offer the LTE service.
C Spire Wireless holds 700 MHz band 12 spectrum
for most of Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama and
commercially launched LTE service on September
10, 2012 in McComb, Brookhaven, Meridian and
Greenville. Due to limited device support for band 12,
C Spire currently uses only band 25 (1850 – 1915 /
1930 - 1995 MHz) for LTE and service is available in
36 markets (March 1, 2013 – company website).
CenturyLink plans to deploy LTE in 700 MHz, after
spending USD 149 million in the 700 MHz auction on
69 A and B block concessions..
Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation
(ETC) is deploying an LTE network in Indiana.
Leap Wireless' Cricket subsidiary commercially
launched LTE on December 21, 2011 in Tucson in
AWS spectrum. Coverage for Las Vegas was
announced in October 2012. Cricket planned to cover
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LTE smartphones. Leap Wireless signed a 5-year
wholesale agreement with Clearwire for capacity off-
load.
CDMA operator Alaska Communications (ACS)
commercially launched 4G/LTE service in AWS
spectrum on October 12, 2012 in Anchorage,
Fairbanks and Juneau. Initial devices included
Samsung Galaxy SIII, Galaxy Note, and the
BandLuxe 4G LTE Wireless Router.
Clearwire Corp. is deploying LTE TDD in 2496 –
2690 MHz (Band 41) and released results of trials
carried out on LTE TDD and FDD systems in
Phoenix, Arizona. Clearwire is a member of the
Global TD-LTE Initiative, and in August 2011
committed to deploy an LTE overlay, incorporating
key features of LTE-Advanced. The LTE TDD mode
is expected to be deployed in 20 MHz of spectrum
with 2,000 LTE TDD sites operating by June 2013, at
which time VoLTE will also be supported.
Sprint commercially launched LTE FDD service on
July 15, 2012 in 10 MHz of existing 1900 MHz
spectrum (band 25) in 15 cities: Atlanta, Athens,
Calhoun, Carrollton, Newnan and Rome, Ga.; Dallas,
Fort Worth, Granbury-Hood County, Houston,
Huntsville, San Antonio and Waco, Texas; and St.
Joseph and Kansas City, Mo.. Initial smartphones
offered include HTC EVO™ 4G LTE, Galaxy Nexus,
LG Viper 4G LTE, and Samsung Galaxy SIII. The
Sierra Wireless™ 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot is also
offered. Sprint plans to use 2.5 GHz in future and also
use 800 MHz (ESMR spectrum) by moving iDEN
customers onto its CDMA PTT service. Sprint
confirmed LTE coverage served 58 markets (mid-
March 2013, company website) and plans to have
250 million LTE pops coverage by end 2013 and
continue fill in of smaller markets with LTE from early
2014. Sprint said it would not sell WiMAX™ service
after 2012 and is deploying LTE-Advanced
technology in 800 MHz in 2013 using 3GPP Release
10 in a 10 x 10 configuration.
Softbank (Japan) plans to buy 70% of Sprint Nextel
for $20.1bn, subject to shareholders and regulators
approval, and could be completed by mid-2013.
Shenandoah Telecommunications (Shentel) is an
affiliate of Sprint Nextel having access to the latter’s
800 and 1900 MHz spectrum in return for building a
compatible LTE network. Shentel launched
commercial LTE service on November 23, 2012 in
Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
In May 2013 the company confirmed that LTE
coverage had reached 75% of its network footprint.
As part of a $32.1 million stimulus grant, Commnet
Wireless, LLC (subsidiary of Atlantic Tele-Network
Inc.) 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 to the
FCC in August 2011 for approval to deploy LTE-
Advanced in S-band Mobile Satellite Services (MSS)
spectrum bought from TerreStar, added to spectrum
acquired from the purchase of satellite company
DBSD North America, for a total of 40 MHz (2000-
2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz). This spectrum is
now known as AWS-4. FCC granted formal approval
to DISH on December 11, 2012 subject to specificed
power level restrictions to avoid interference to the
adjacent AWS-H spectrum which is scheduled to be
auctioned. AWS-H comprises 1915 – 1920 MHz
(uplink) and 1995 – 2000 MHz (downlink), which is
adjacent to PCS-G spectrum occupied by Sprint.
In March 2012 the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking for stand-alone terrestrial services using
2 GHz MSS spectrum. If the waiver is allowed, LTE-
Advanced service is not anticipated before 2016.
Greenfield operator Lightsquared is planning to
deploy the first US wholesale-only LTE network, and
selected its infrastructure supplier for deployment
using 1.4 to 1.6 GHz, mostly (46 MHz) in L-Band.
However the company must work through major
regulatory obstacles because the FCC ruled that its
proposed operating frequency interferes with GPS
and aircraft flight safety systems. Lightsquared filed
for bankruptcy in May 2012 in order to try to continue
operations, and has control over its Chapter 11 status
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Rural CDMA operator Mosaic Telecom (NW
Wisconsin) holds 700 MHz and AWS spectrum and
launched commercial LTE service in July 2011.
NetAmerica Alliance LLC aims to help bring LTE
mobile broadband services to 700 MHz and AWS
spectrum holders for consumers 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.
www.netAmericaAlliance.com
Network operators Etex Telephone Cooperative,
Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Peoples
Telephone Cooperative, and S&T Telephone
Cooperative/Communications are committed to
LTE network deployments and joined NetAmerica
Alliance. On October 26, 2011, NetAmerica Alliance
announced a live LTE pilot network. NetAmerica
Alliance members are using the pilot network to
develop, test and refine operating methodologies
prior to turn-up of commercial service. Peoples
Telephone Cooperative launched commercial LTE
service in rural Texas on February 14, 2012 having
replaced its WiMAX™ offer with LTE in 700 MHz. The
initial service phase moved over 200 residential users
from WiMAX™ to LTE in Eastern Texas.
Panhandle (PTCI) owns spectrum covering six
counties comprised of more than 45,000 people,
nearly 20,000 households and covers over 7,500
square miles. PTCI launched commercial LTE
service at end March 2012, initially in rural Oklahoma;
the network consists of 45 towers covering 5,000
square miles and 30,000 population covered.
O2 Secure Wireless, an Internet communications
company, has embarked on phase one of its LTE
network strategy. The company plans to provide
coverage to over 500,000 customers in under-served
or unserved markets in Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi,
Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Public Service Wireless is deploying a 700 MHz
LTE network in central and south-west Georgia.
South Georgia Regional Information Technology
Authority is deploying a 700MHz LTE system.
WiMAX™ operator SpeedConnect is deploying
infrastructure in Michigan that includes LTE and
WiMAX™ technologies.
Texas Energy Network (TEN) is deploying an LTE
network, initially targeting the oil and gas industries
beginning with the Eagle Ford Shale region.
United Wireless has added LTE to its CDMA
network and deployed its LTE network in 700 MHz
band 12 spectrum, planning to launch when sufficient
devices for this band are available.
US Cellular in partnership with King Street Wireless
commercially launched 700 MHz LTE service on
March 22, 2012 in selected cities in Iowa, Maine,
North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin. 30
new markets were activated on November 5, 2012.
By end of 2012, 58% of its customer base were
covered by LTE, planned to rise to 87% by end 2013.
VTel Wireless is deploying an LTE network in rural
Vermont, to be completed by December 2013.
West Central Wireless, subsidiary of Central Texas
Telephone Cooperative, is deploying an LTE network.
The company also uses LTE for fixed wireless
services in the 700 MHz band, though this is not used
by its mobile subscribers, but will be offered on a
wholesale basis to other carriers.
US regional operator Penasco Valley
Telecommunications (PVT) is deploying an LTE
network in the states of New Mexico and Texas,
which will operate under the Fuego Wireless brand.
CDMA operator nTelos Wireless, which serves
Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia,
and West Virginia is deploying an LTE network
targeting service launch by end 2013 in selected
markets. The company said devices will support
bands 2, 4 and 25.
On January 25, 2011 the FCC mandated LTE for first
responders (public safety communications).
Mandating of a single technology by the FCC is
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use a common air interface, specifically LTE, to
support roaming and interoperable communications.
The City of Charlotte Council awarded a contract in
October 2011 for an LTE Public Safety Network in the
dedicated Public Safety 700 MHz band.
On April 26, 2012 two key members of the House
Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee
on Communications and Technology - Congressman
Cliff Stearns and Congresswoman Doris Matsui,
introduced a bill (H.R 4817) calling for re-purposing
and pairing of the 1755-1850 MHz band with the
internationally harmonized 2155 – 2180 MHz band
(FCC's AWS-3). H.R. 4817 would require pairing and
auction within three years of February 22, 2012. The
President would be required to clear 1755-1780 MHz
within 5 years unless it can be shown that relocation
of a particular government assignment is not possible
"without jeopardizing essential military capability." If
H.R. 4817 is enacted and the paired 50 MHz block is
auctioned and put into use in the near term, it would
be a big step toward lessening the "spectrum crunch".
PUBLIC SAFETY – Band 14 (788-798/758-768 MHz)
• Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
(LVMPD) trialling LTE in band 14.
• Miami-Dade police trialling LTE in band 14
The Iowa Statewide Interoperable Communications
System Board (ISICSB) issued a request for
proposals (RFP) for industry-funded, LTE public
safety broadband network proof-of-concept
demonstrations (LTE PSBND), which will be used to
educate public safety and officials at the federal,
state, county, local, and tribal levels about LTE
statewide public safety wireless communications
systems. Proposals were requested by June 19, with
Iowa state planning to award a contract running from
July 1, 2012 until June 30, 2013. (GovWin blog)
The FCC has adopted revised rules to enable
Wireless Communications Service (WCS) licensees'
to use up to 30 MHz of underutilized 2.3 GHz
spectrum for wireless broadband services. 20 MHz
may be used for mobile broadband, leaving 10 MHz
for fixed broadband, which in future may be used as a
downlink path for mobile broadband users.
Canada
Rogers Wireless launched Canada’s first
commercial LTE service on July 7, 2011 in Ottawa.
Coverage reached 60% of population (October 1,
2012) and is planned to cover 95 markets in 2103. On
September 19, 2012 Rogers announced the 2600
MHz enabled version of the LG Optimus G LTE
smartphone would be exclusively available from
Rogers. In April 2013 the company said it would be
first to launch the BlackBerry Q10 smartphone on its
2.6 GHz LTE spectrum.
The 2600 MHz band is little used in Canada, and is
facilitated by Rogers and Bell in their partnership
company Inukshuk Wireless which built a network
using pre-WiMAX© technology but was later shelved.
Rogers statement: “The Rogers LTE 2600 MHz
bandwidth is in all markets where we offer LTE AWS
2100. In most markets where 2 x 20MHz (2600 MHz)
is available, the LG Optimus G is capable of
theoretical max speeds of up to 100 Mbps. In smaller
LTE markets that have 2 x 10 MHz (2600 MHz), the
LG Optimus G can reach theoretical max speeds of
up to 75Mbps.” The LG Optimus G went on sale
November 13, 2012. In May 2013 Rogers its dual-
band AWS/2.6 GHz LTE network as “LTE Max”.
Bell Mobility commercially launched LTE in Toronto,
Mississauga, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo and
Guelph on September 14, 2011 and now covers 67%
of the population (BCE 2012 Full Year Results).
Customers outside LTE coverage fallback to DC-
HSPA+ or HSPA+.
EastLink simultaneously commercially launched
HSPA+ and LTE services in 2100 MHz spectrum
(AWS) on February 15, 2013.
TELUS launched commercial LTE service on
February 10, 2012 and coverage has now reached
“nearly 70%” of the population (March 2013).
MTS Allstream commercially launched LTE service
on September 25, 2012 commencing in Manitoba.
LTE service is available in Winnipeg and Brandon.
SaskTel launched commercial LTE service in 2100
MHz (AWS) spectrum on January 31, 2013 in Regina,
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White City. In 2013 the LTE network will be extended
to Dalmeny, Balgonie, Estevan, Moose Jaw, North
Battleford, Prince Albert, Swift Current, Weyburn and
Yorkton. Future phases are dependent on SaskTel
being successful in the 700 MHz auction expected in
November 2013. VoLTE will be deployed in 2013.
Sasktel has also awarded a trial contract using LTE
TDD to help determine the feasibility of wireless
broadband and voice services for customers in
predominantly rural locations. The trial is being
conducted in rural locations in Saskatchewan and
runs from December 2012 until August 2013.
Wind Mobile confirmed an LTE trial in February
2011.
Videotron plans to deploy LTE.
Rural WiMAX™ operator Xplornet Communications
announced on December 8, 2011 completion of LTE
TDD tests in 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands. The trials
demonstrated a seamless LTE TDD option over
existing WiMAX infrastructure, offering a smooth
migration path from WiMAX™ to LTE TDD. The 3.5
GHz trial used the same band that Xplornet uses for
WiMAX™. The current network has 380 tower sites
(early 2013). The 2.6 GHz trial was enabled by a
development license from regulator Industry Canada.
Industry Canada is planning to auction 700 MHz
(aligning with the US band plan) on November 19,
2013 and auction 2.6 GHz spectrum within a year of
the 700 MHz auction.
Antigua and Barbuda
Digicel launched commercial 4G LTE services using
700 MHz (band 17) on November 6, 2012. LTE
covers 70% of the population (January 2013).
Argentina
Telefonica Movistar completed lab trials of LTE in
March 2010, and a field trial in 2010 in Buenos Aires,
in AWS spectrum.
Personal tested LTE in Puerto Madero (June 2010),
and in December 2010 announced a trial in Cordoba.
Regulator SECOM announced on September 5, 2012
it would allocate to state-owned operator Arsat all the
850 MHz and 1900 MHz spectrum returned by
Movistar when parent Telefonica bought some of the
assets of former operator Movicom from Bell South.
According to reports, spectrum in the AWS band will
be auctioned in 2013 for LTE network deployments.
Bahamas
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority
(URCA) on August 13, 2012 awarded a 15 years 700
MHz license (24 MHz) to BTC. The announcement
followed evaluation of 5 license applications, two of
which were rejected as failing the minimum criteria,
one application is pending approvals from other
business investment and licensing bodies. The new
license has coverage obligations. BTC has
exclusivity in mobile services to April 2014 and plans
LTE network rollout from January 2013, with services
commencing within a few months.
Cable TV operator Cable Bahamas Limited (CBL) is
also expected to receive a license.
Belize
BTL (DigiCell) is deploying an LTE upgrade to its
GSM network.
Bermuda
Fixed telecoms operator North Rock
Communications has requested from the regulator a
license to deploy and operate an LTE network.
Bolivia
Entel Movil launched the country’s first commercial
LTE service on December 16, 2012 in La Paz,
Cochabamba and Santa Cruz in 700 MHz and plans
LTE service in all 337 municipalities by mid-2014.
Regulator Telecommunications and Transport
Supervising and Regulating Authorities (ATT) is
intending to auction spectrum in 2013, which is
expected to include blocks in 700 MHz, 900 MHz,
1.7/2.1 GHz (AWS), 1.9 GHz & 2.6 GHz bands.
Brazil
The auction of 2.6 GHz LTE spectrum by regulator
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winners being Vivo (2 x 20 MHz MHz), Claro (2 x 20
MHz), TIM (2 x 10 MHz) and Oi (2 x 10 MHz). As no
separate bids for 450 MHz spectrum were made,
regulator Anatel bundled the unsold channels with the
new 2.6 GHz concessions. Commercial LTE services
are required to be launched in 2013 including the
cities hosting the FIFA Confederations Cup football
matches - Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Fortaleza, Recife,
Rio de Janeiro and Salvador by April 2013. The
tournament begins in June 2013. The auction
included spectrum suitable for TDD deployments,
acquired by Sky Brasil Servicos and Sunrise
Telecomunicacoes, the latter for Sao Paulo state.
Sky Brasil Servicos commercially launched 2.6 GHz
LTE TDD (band 38) in Brasilia on December 13, 2011
Sunrise changed its name to On Telecomunicacoes
and commercially launched 2.6 GHz LTE TDD
service in band 38 in Itatiba, Louveira, Valinhos and
Vinhedo in March 2013. This will serve as a test bed
for possible expansion to all of Sao Paulo state.
Claro commercially launched LTE FDD service on
December 13, 2012 in Recife, Campos do Jordao,
Buzios and Parat, using 2.6 GHz spectrum. Service
was subsequently opened in Curitiba on January 29,
2013 and Porto Alegre on March 7, 2013.
Oi commercially launched LTE service on April 25,
2013 in Rio de Janeiro. The company planned to
extend LTE services to Belo Horizonte, Brasília.
Fortaleza, Recife, and Salvador during May 2013.
TIM and Oi use shared LTE network infrastructure in
the cities hosting the Confederations Cup matches.
TIM Brasil commercially launched LTE service on
April 30, 2013 in the six Confederations Cup venues.
Vivo commercially launched its LTE network on April
30, 2013 in Sao Paulo in addition to the six
Confederations Cup venues.
The Sao Paulo military police force is testing LTE
in 700 MHz, trialling with 5 base stations. The Brazil
Army is testing LTE in 700MHz for public security
solutions. The network was installed in September
2011 at two sites in Brasilia covering Esplanada dos
Ministérios, and Communications Center and the
Army Electronic Warfare (CCOMGEX)
CPqD tested LTE in 450 MHz reportedly in
Campinas. Tests were also made using 2.6 GHz.
Algar Telecom (CTBC) has conducted LTE trials in
850 MHz and 1800 MHz. Regulatory approval is
needed for commercial services in these frequencies.
Anatel auctioned 15 lots of spectrum sub-bands on
December 6, 2011 for USD 132.7 million. 39 lots
were not auctioned, including 29 for WiMAX™. TIM,
Oi and Sercomtel bought spectrum in the 1800 MHz
band. Claro bought spectrum in the 800 MHz band.
Discussions are planned on use of 700 MHz after
digital TV switchover (2016). Anatel has adopted the
APT700 band thus aligning with other countries in the
region including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia,
Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama and Uruguay.
Anatel has put the matter to a public consultation
which lasts for 45 days from February 21, 2013 after
which a public hearing will be held.
3.5 GHz spectrum may be auctioned later.
Chile
Regulator Subtel announced in July 2012 that
Movistar, Entel and Claro had each won 2 x 20 MHz
spectrum in the 2.6 GHz auction. Conditions include
an obligation to roll out nationwide within 12 months.
The other incumbents, Nextel and VTR, did not bid.
In September 2012 Claro confirmed plans to
commercially launch LTE in 2013. A 100-user trial
has opened in Santiago.
Entel PCS completed an LTE trial at the Universidad
de Chile, selected its infrastructure system vendor,
and is planning commercial launch in 2013.
Movistar is deploying a commercial LTE network.
Subtel confirmed adoption of the APT700 band plan
for 700 MHz (FDD) which is scheduled to be
auctioned for LTE deployments in mid-2013.
Colombia
UNE-EPM launched commercial LTE service on June
14, 2012 in 2.6 GHz spectrum in Bogotá and
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The Ministry of ICT (MinTIC) December 29, 2011
invited expressions of interest to participate in an
auction of Band IV (AWS), Band II (PCS1900) and
Band VII (2.6 GHz) for 4G/LTE use. The auction was
delayed and is expected to be start on June 26, 2013.
10 companies confirmed interest in bidding, local as
well as foreign operators. Tigo intends to participate
and confirmed plans to deploy a commercial LTE
network. Nextel and Avantel are amongst the new
players expressing interest in the auctions. MinTIC
plans to auction for 4G/LTE:
• 3 blocks of 30 MHz each in the AWS
spectrum; one block reserved for new players
• 3 blocks of 30 MHz and 1 block of 40 MHz in
2.6 GHz spectrum; 1 block reserved for new
players
• 5 MHz of 3G/1.9 GHz will also be offered
The proposed merger between Tigo and UNE-EPM
received approval from the Medellin council on May
6. Approval is required from regulatory authorities.
Regulator ANE has adopted the APT700 band plan.
Costa Rica
Claro, ICE & Movistar are interested to deploy LTE.
Pan Latin American WiMAX™ operator IBW
International, with operations in Costa Rica, El
Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua is planning to
migrate to 2.3 GHz LTE TDD technology.
Dominican Republic
Orange Dominicana launched commercial LTE
service in Santo Domingo on July 9, 2012, using
1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800).
Tricom commercially launched LTE using 1900 MHz
(band 2) spectrum on March 18, 2013. The network
initially covers the National District, metropolitan zone
of Santiago and other principal cities.
Ecuador
The Telecommunication and Information Society
Ministry (MINTEL) 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.
Considering the benefits of the new mobile
technologies, the Telecommunication and Information
Society Ministry (MINTEL) and the National Secretary
of Telecommunications (SENATEL) organized
various events to demonstrate new mobile
technologies like LTE, in order to increase the
technological and social development. The
government seeks to publicize the benefits of the new
mobile technologies to the society in general.
CONATEL advised GSA about several LTE-focused
events and trials held or planned in Ecuador. With
LTE comes the opportunity to deploy networks and
services, in some areas for the first time. The
government has developed the National Broadband
Plan, whose main objective is to provide Internet
services in underserved areas and technologically
isolated amongst the main goals, to achieve by 2017
at least 75% of Ecuador's population with access to
broadband. To help fulfill these goals and objectives,
CONATEL approved the re-allocation of frequency
bands for the introduction of IMT systems as follows:
• 700 MHz band: 90 MHz
• AWS band: 120 MHz
• 2.5/2.6 GHz band: 190 MHz
With this decision, Ecuador continues taking concrete
steps leading to the introduction of new technologies
to promote broadband access. (This information was
kindly provided to GSA by CONATEL – August 2012).
In October 2012 CONATEL announced its adoption
of the APT700 band plan.
State-owned operator CNT has been allocated 30
MHz in the 700 MHz band and 40 MHz in the
1700/2100 MHz (AWS) band for its LTE network and
plans to launch commercial service by June 2013.
This allocation has the additional objective to
encourage the deployment of telecommunications
networks with new technologies such as LTE
standard, thereby facilitating the introduction of
mobile broadband services, whose benefits have an
impact on the technical, social and economic issues.
At the same time, CONATEL ordered the formation of
an Interagency Commission, in order to define the
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blocks, which need to be consistent with the National
Broadband Plan and Good Living Plan.
CONATEL has also requested the Interagency
Commission to present alternatives for allocating
radio spectrum to private operators (established or
incoming) in the bands that are currently allocated in
the National Frequency Plan for IMT services.
El Salvador
Pan Latin American WiMAX(™) operator IBW
International, operating in Costa Rica, El Salvador,
Guatemala, and Nicaragua, is planning to migrate its
operations to 2.3 GHz LTE TDD technology.
Guatemala
Regulator SIT said suitable bands for LTE include
800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, AWS, and 2.1 GHz.
Pan Latin American WiMAX™ operator IBW
Guatemala, and Nicaragua is planning to migrate its
Jamaica
Claro is reported to be deploying an LTE system.
Digicel has agreed to acquire the company from
America Movil. Further announcements are awaited.
Mexico
On September 21, 2012 the regulator COFETEL
confirmed its adoption of the APT band plan for 700
MHz digital dividend spectrum. GSA welcomes this
important development which provided a strong
signal to the Latin American region - comment: This
clearly shows how critical regulators view
international harmonization and spectrum efficiency
as being. Countries need to move forward in a
concerted and harmonized way to meet the
requirements on economies of scale for devices and
capacity for mobile broadband.
Telefónica commercially launched LTE in AWS
spectrum on October 15, 2012 in Ciudad de México,
and on October 30 in Guadalajara and Monterrey.
Telefónica and Iusacell agreed a network sharing
arrangement.
Telcel commercially launched LTE in AWS spectrum
for post-paid customers on November 6, 2012 in
Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Queretaro,
Puebla, Ciudad Juarez, Tijuana, Hermosillo and
Merida, planning to reach 26 markets by Q1 2013.
The government plans to auction 700 MHz and 2.6
GHz spectrum. In August 2012 the government said it
would not renew spectrum held in the 2.5/2.6 GHz
band which would be recalled on expiry.
Nicaragua
Pan Latin American WiMAX(™) operator IBW
Guatemala, and Nicaragua is planning to migrate its
Panama
Cable and Wireless Panama is planning to deploy an
LTE network and has identified a network partner.
Paraguay
Personal commercially launched LTE service in
refarmed 1900 MHz spectrum on February 8, 2013,
initially in Asuncion and surrounding areas. Network
expansion depends on access to more spectrum.
Regulator CONATEL plans to auction AWS spectrum.
Vox (Copaco) launched commercial LTE service in
AWS spectrum on February 18, 2013. Initially Vox
launched service using 109 sites of which 89 served
Asuncion and the metro area, 14 were in Ciudad del
Este, 5 in Encarnación and 1 in Pilar. A further 100
sites are planned for activation in the coming months.
Tigo is planning to deploy LTE in 2.6 GHz spectrum
acquired from Grupo Clarin.
Peru
Movistar has trialled LTE. Ministerio de Transporte y
Comunicaciones del Perú is expected to auction 2
blocks of AWS spectrum for LTE in 1H 2013.
Puerto Rico
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in Guayama, San German and Yauco in 2012. AT&T
also owns 2.6 GHz spectrum.
Claro commercially launched 700 MHz LTE service
on November 24, 2011 and one year later offered
service for dongle, smartphone and tablet users.
CDMA operator Open Mobile launched 700 MHz
commercial LTE service on April 19, 2012.
Sprint Nextel announced commercial launch on
December 18, 2012 in 1900 MHz spectrum.
T Mobile USA is deploying LTE for launch in 2013.
Aeronet Wireless Broadband is deploying a LTE
TDD network for backbone and customer access
using leased 2.6 GHz spectrum.
Turks & Caicos Islands
In February 2013 Digicel (700 MHz Lower B and C)
and Islandcom (700 MHz Upper C) received licences
to deploy commercial LTE networks. LIME did not win
a licence. Digicel plans 75% population coverage
within 18 months and 98% within 30 months.
Uruguay
Antel launched commercial LTE services on
December 13, 3011 in AWS spectrum in Montevideo
and Punta del Este. Antel has requested access to
700 MHz for LTE and awaits the regulator’s decision,
and has announced plans for nationwide deployment.
In May 2012 the government passed a Decree
governing DTT implementation. Digital broadcasting
will start within 12 months and the analog switch off
will take place on November 21, 2015.
In March 2013 regulator URSEC announced that an
award of spectrum had been made to the 3
incumbent mobile operators following a tender
process for 900 MHz, 1900 MHz and AWS spectrum.
No bids were made for 900 MHz spectrum.
Movistar won 4 blocks of 1900 MHz spectrum.
Claro won 2 blocks of 1900 MHz and 2 blocks of
AWS spectrum.
Antel did not take part in the auction and had to pay
for reserved spectrum of 1 block in 900 MHz and 4
blocks of AWS.
Claro intends to deploy a commercial LTE network in
its newly-acquired AWS spectrum.
Movistar is committed to deploy an LTE network.
Wireless broadband company Dedicado is planning
to invest US$ 5 million in deployment of “4Motion”
network using WiMAX™ and LTE in 3.5 GHz.
US Virgin Islands
AT&T Mobility is deploying LTE on St Croix and St
Thomas targeting commercial service in 2013.
Venezuela
Regulator Conatel issued an invitation for the
allocation of 35 MHz paired spectrum bands:
1930-1940 MHz paired with 1850-1860 MHz (band 2)
Applications were required by June 6, 2012.
Movilnet, Movistar, Digitel responded. Digitel was
awarded 30 MHz of spectrum in 1800 MHz and 1900
MHz. Movilnet and Movistar each received 20 MHz
of extra spectrum in those bands
Digitel has announced plans to use part of its 1800
MHz spectrum to launch LTE1800-based service.
Movilnet currently uses band 2 for HSPA and has
been testing LTE.
WiMAX™ operator Movilmax has a nationwide
license with 48 MHz of 2.6 GHz spectrum and
announced the company is migrating to LTE.
On March 25, 2013 Conatel launched a consultation
concerning 2.6 GHz spectrum which could be used
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Asia Pacific and Oceania
Afghanistan
Etisalat Afghanistan claims completion of an LTE
trial. The regulatory position is unclear.
Australia
All three mobile operators are deploying LTE1800.
Telstra commercially launched LTE1800 service on
September 27, 2011 in capital city CBDs (central
business districts) and more than 30 regional and
metropolitan centers. The NextG network upgrade
uses Telstra’s existing 1800 MHz spectrum refarmed
to deliver LTE to areas where traffic demand is most
concentrated and is integrated with Telstra’s 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 trialling IMS but says it will not rush into
voice until coverage is ubiquitous on the LTE layer.
Telstra announced activation of its 1,000th
LTE base
station in May 2012. On November 1, 2012 Telstra
reported LTE service availability in 100 major capitals
and regional centers, 40% LTE population coverage
(rising to 66% by June 2013), 820,000 4G
subscriptions at October 2012, and over 100,000
iPhone 5’s connected in the previous 4 weeks.
In February 2013 Telstra announced plans to deploy
LTE in re-farmed 900 MHz spectrum – some sites are
running already - and is currently trialling LTE-
Advanced technologies. Some 2100 MHz spectrum
will also be used in the LTE network. Telstra also
acquired new APT700 and 2.6 GHz spectrum in the
recent auction – see below.
Also see Telstra blog (by Mike Wright)
http://exchange.telstra.com.au/2013/05/07/mobile-
spectrum-auction-result
Optus conducted an LTE1800 trial for 1,000+ users
in Newcastle and Hunter Valley areas of New South
Wales. Commercial LTE service launch for small
business, enterprise and government customers in
Sydney and Perth was confirmed on July 31, 2012
using LTE1800, before a wider launch on September
4, 2012. The Optus 4G (LTE1800) network now
covers areas of Adelaide, Sydney, Perth, Newcastle,
Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Optus
acquired Vivid Wireless giving access to 98 MHz of
2.3 GHz spectrum. Optus has opened its trial network
for LTE TDD at the Optus Campus in Macquarie Park
and St Marys in western Sydney. The first public
demonstration achieved peak site throughput speeds
over 200 Mbps and a consistent per-user range
between 25 Mbps and 87 Mbps. In May 2012 Optus
and Vodafone announced a major site sharing
roaming deal, subject to ACCC approval. Optus also
acquired new APT700 and 2.6 GHz spectrum in the
recent auction – see below.
Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) confirmed
results of its first LTE1800 trial in Q4 2010 in
Newcastle, NSW using 10 MHz of 1800 MHz. A
second trial in Sydney followed. In September 2011
VHA announced that an agreement between the
company and the Australasian Railway Association,
which holds licences for 1800 MHz spectrum, to
create contiguous blocks of spectrum in NSW,
Victoria and South Australia, had been approved by
the Australian Communications and Media Authority
(ACMA). VHA will use 20 MHz of 1800 MHz
(LTE1800) for commercial services. Upgrading of the
network (around 5,800 2G and 3G base station sites)
is underway. The company confirmed commercial
LTE1800 service will be launched in June 2013.
NBN Co was established to design, build and operate
the national broadband network and is deploying
2.3GHz LTE TDD for fixed-wireless broadband to
serve rural Australia with download speeds of up to
12 Mbps and upload speeds reaching 1 Mbps,
ensuring a significant improvement on existing
services. NBN Co launched LTE TDD commercial
wholesale services to customers on 2 April, 2012.
There are currently 15 service providers who are
accredited to provide services over the network and
NBN Co is installing services for them across four
locations in Australia, expanding to a national
footprint covering 4% of the population by the end of
2015. This locks in with the same product set being
offered over fibre and satellite to make the total
picture of 100% population coverage. Retail price
packages are available from *SkyMesh, iiNet, and
Activ8Me (source: NBN Co provided to GSA)
EnergyAustralia’s Ausgrid trialled an LTE platform
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LTE network. EnergyAustralia was chosen by the
Government to lead the Smart Grid, Smart City
demonstration project to test Australia’s first fully
integrated, commercial-scale smart grid.
WiMAX™ operator BigAir manages one of the
largest metropolitan fixed wireless networks in
Australia and has confirmed plans to deploy LTE for
commercial service, expected in the 2013 timeframe.
An auction by ACMA of 700 MHz APT700 digital
dividend spectrum (for use from January 1, 2015) and
2.6 GHz spectrum (for use from October 1, 2014 in
most places) began on April 23, 2013. Results were
announced on May 7, 2013. All three bidders—Optus
Mobile, Telstra and TPG Internet—secured spectrum
in the auction, resulting in total revenues of nearly
AUS$2 billion. Vodafone Hutchison Australia
withdrew before the auction.
Results summary:
APT700 band winners:
Optus 2 x 10 MHz
Telstra 2 x 20 MHz
2.6 GHz band winners:
Optus 2 x 20 MHz
Telstra 2 x 40 MHz
TPG Internet 2 x 10 MHz
More information with prices:
http://engage.acma.gov.au/digitaldividend/digital-
dividend-auction-results/
TPG Internet is a nationwide fixed telecoms service
provider and holds international assets (submarine
cable). The company plans to deploy LTE.
ACMA is consulting on proposals for prioritizing more
spectrum for mobile broadband including changing
the status of the 3.4 – 3.6 GHz band to “primary” from
“secondary”, and is suitable for LTE. ACMA is also
evaluating the merits of using the 400 MHz band for
interoperable government wireless communications.
Bangladesh
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has
published a draft proposal for awarding 6 combined
3G and LTE licences; 50 MHz of 1900 MHz spectrum
in five lots of 10 MHz paired is being made available.
www.mopt.gov.bd/all%20backup/Draft_3G_4G_LTE_Guid
eline.pdf
Bhutan
Bhutan Telecom is deploying a network upgrade that
includes LTE1800 initially for the capital, Thimpu.
Brunei
Regulator AITI is consulting on releasing spectrum in
the 1800 MHz band suitable for LTE deployments.
Comments were required by December 14, 2012.
China
China Mobile built its TD-SCDMA network so that
sites and other elements are reusable for LTE TDD.
China Mobile ran a pilot of LTE TDD technology until
September 2011 using 850 base stations in 6 cities in
Phase 1 working with several infrastructure, devices
and chipset vendors. This followed a large-scale
showcase trial network during the 2010 World Expo in
Shanghai. The second phase of trials involved 13
cities and 7 suppliers and trial LTE TDD networks
have recently been activated in 2 new cities -
Hangzhou and Wenzhou in Zhejiang province. China
Mobile plans to have 200,000 LTE TDD base sites
covering more than 100 cities by end 2013.
Commercial service launch is anticipated in 2013-
2014 timeframe. China Mobile has 1.9 GHz, 2.0 GHz,
2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands (classified as F, A, E
and D bands). Trials use the D and F bands. China
Mobile will initially procure 1.24 million TD-LTE
terminal devices, made up of 800,000 portable Mi-Fi
hotspots, 320,000 indoor CPE units and 120,000
dongles, according to press reports. China Mobile
expects LTE TDD smartphones to be launched in Q3
2013.
During ITU Telecom World, Dubai, October, 2012 it
was announced that China's Ministry of Industry and
Information Technology MIIT has decided to allocate
2.6GHz (band 41 – as used by Sprint, USA) ranging
from 2500-2690 MHz i.e. the entire band of 190 MHz
for the deployment and application of LTE TDD. This
announcement made at the most authoritative
meeting offered great confidence in the development
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According to reports, MIIT also announced in October
2012 that 60 MHz in each of the 1800 MHz and 2100
MHz bands, i.e. a total of 120 MHz, will be allocated
for LTE FDD FDD-LTE.
China Telecom plans to launch an LTE service,
expected in 2013, which will be integrated with CDMA
systems in 17 provinces.
LTE deployment timescales of China Unicom, which
is testing FDD, are unclear 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 HK (Peoples Phone), Genius Brand
(Hutchison Telecom/PCCW JV) and CSL Limited.
On November 25, 2010 CSL Limited commercially
launched its combined LTE2600/1800/DC-HSPA+
network for corporate services, extended to all
customers on May 16, 2011. LTE1800 sites have
been added incrementally. Although the first LTE1800
site was on air at the initial launch, now LTE1800 is
more widely available in several in-building locations
and in general commercial use (shown in this report
to be from November 2011 as advised to us by CSL).
Genius Brand is deploying a city-wide LTE network of
approximately 2,000 base stations on which
Hutchison and PCCW operate their respective
commercial LTE services.
PCCW launched commercial LTE service in 2.6 GHz
spectrum on April 25, 2012. Its Mobile (+Wi-Fi)
broadband service “Netvigator Everywhere” is
supported by territory-wide 42Mbps DC-HSPA+
service integrated with the company’s 100 Mbps Wi-
Fi (almost 10,000 hotspots) in an auto-connect/ traffic
off-load arrangement. LTE using 1800 MHz
(LTE1800) was brought into commercial service in
September 2012. From January 22, LTE coverage
will be expanded to include the major MTR lines (the
Hong Kong underground train network).
Hutchison 3 HK is deploying a combined LTE FDD
and TDD network and in the first phase launched its
commercial LTE FDD service using 2.6 GHz
spectrum on May 2, 2012. LTE using 1800 MHz
(LTE1800) was brought into commercial service in
October 2012. The LTE TDD mode is expected to
enter service in 2013.
SmarTone announced commercial LTE1800 launch
on August 28, 2012 with service available to selected
customers by invitation, then generally available to
customers on September 11. The company confirmed
that LTE coverage would be available at the first MTR
underground station (at Admiralty) on October 15,
2012. Rollout across all MTR stations and adjoining
tunnels is expected to be completed in early 2013.
On February 6, 2012 regulator OFCA announced the
auction results after 6 bidding rounds for 90 MHz of
2.3 GHz spectrum for BWA services, divided into 3 x
30 MHz blocks. 30 MHz blocks were won each by
Hutchison Telephone Company Limited, China
Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited, and new
entrant 21 ViaNet Group Limited.
China Mobile HK launched commercial LTE FDD
services in 2.6 GHz on April 25, 2012 and
commercially launched 2.3 GHz LTE TDD in
December 2012. The world’s first bi-directional
handover between LTE FDD and TDD on a live
network was announced by Ericsson and China
Mobile HK on June 20, 2012.
OFCA is auctioning spectrum in the 2.6 GHz range,
offering five blocks of 2 x 5 MHz in the 2515 – 2540
MHz and 2635 – 2660 MHz range. The auction
involved 5 bidders (China Mobile Hong Kong, China
Unicom (Hong Kong), CSL Limited, Genius Brand,
and SmarTone), beginning on March 18, 2013 and
ending on March 19, 29013 after 18 rounds of
bidding. China Unicom failed to gain any spectrum.
Guam
IT&E announced launch of LTE commercial services
on June 28, 2012 – initially for business only, using
700 MHz, extended to other users in early July 2012
as “4G LTE Wireless Data Network for the Home”.
DoCoMo Pacific announced launch of LTE
commercial services in 700 MHz on October 4, 2012.
iConnect commercially launched LTE service using
700 MHz spectrum on March 20, 2013.
India
The 2.3 GHz BWA auction began with 11 companies
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government had earlier allocated one 20 MHz
unpaired spectrum block each to MTNL and BSNL.
Tikona Digital Networks won spectrum in 5 circles
and is committed to deploy LTE TDD. Commercial
launch is expected in 2H 2013.
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 started trials. In May 2012 it was
announced that Bharti Airtel will buy 49% of the
Qualcomm license (Qualcomm Asia Pacific – QAP),
comprising the 26% owned by Global Holding
Corporation and Tulip Telecom, plus a further 23% of
the company (according to reports, as a first step to
taking full ownership in 2014). Bharti Airtel has BWA
licences in four other circles - Kolkata, Karnataka,
Punjab and Maharashtra. Bharti Airtel is a member of
the Global TD-LTE Initiative.
On April 10, 2012 Bharti Airtel commercially
launched India’s first LTE service (TDD) in Kolkata.
Commercial LTE service opened in Bangalore on
May 7, 2012 then Pune on October 18, 2012. Service
opened in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula in
March 2013. Airtel is considering expansion to New
Delhi and Mumbai with spectrum acquired from the
Qualcomm Asia Pacific Indian BWA operation.
Aircel won BWA spectrum in eight circles and plans
to commercially launch LTE TDD service in 2013,
initially in Chennai and Tamilnadu.
Infotel Broadband was the only pan-India winner,
and was later bought by Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is deploying an LTE
TDD network for commercial launch in 2013. RIL
plans to trial VoLTE.
BSNL had acquired BWA spectrum licences in the
2.6 GHz band in 22 circles for $1.6 billion. BSNL and
MTNL are studying introducing LTE TDD possibly in
addition to current WiMAX deployments.
Videocon is deploying a commercial LTE1800
network in 6 circles targeting service launch 2H 2013.
It was announced in March 2013 that SSTL bidding
under the name of MTS had secured new (formerly
CDMA) 800 MHz spectrum and technology neutral
licences in 8 circles following a recent auction. The
company is considering deploying LTE at a later date.
Regulator TRAI is consulting on 700 MHz spectrum
and IMT-Advanced (incl. LTE-Advanced) systems.
Indonesia
Telkomsel, XL Axiata, and Indosat have been
trialling LTE and plan to deploy networks. Indosat
trialled LTE in 2.6 GHz in 2010 and in October 2011
announced completion of an LTE1800 trial in 10 MHz
bandwidth in Surabaya and Denpasar in Bali. Indosat
plans to deploy LTE in re-farmed 1800 MHz
spectrum. Some operators have called for new
spectrum in the 700 MHz to be allocated for LTE
following an analog to digital TV broadcast migration.
CDMA operator Bakrie Telecom plans to introduce
LTE following a trial phase.
Regulator SDPPI is consulting on the use of 2300 –
2360 MHz spectrum (part of Band 40) for BWA
services, which could lead to licences being awarded.
PT Indosat Mega Media (IM2), subsidiary of PT
Indosat Tbk (ISAT), selected LTE TDD technology in
2.3 GHz spectrum won in an auction for a BWA
license in 2009, planning commercial service in 2013.
The government is scheduled to complete regulations
for 4G introduction including LTE by the end of 2013.
Japan
NTT DoCoMo launched Japan’s first commercial LTE
system on December 24, 2010 in 2.1 GHz spectrum
under the “Xi™” brand, in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.
DoCoMo aims to cover 98% of population with LTE
by March 2015 and is targeting 30 million LTE
subscriptions by this date. DoCoMo announced that 7
million LTE subscribers was passed during December
2012 i.e. in less than 2 years since LTE service
launch and on February 19, 2013 announced that its
LTE customer base had passed 10 million mark,
having doubled in the previous 6 months. NTT
DoCoMo has also launched LTE in 1.5 GHz (band
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compatible base stations in readiness for when this
band is allowed for commercial LTE use in 2015.
KDDI launched commercial LTE service on
September 21, 2012 and continues to operate its 800
MHz CDMA network for voice traffic. The LTE service
was launched in 2.1 GHz spectrum (band 1) to align
with the LTE band support offered by the iPhone 5,
which KDDI also introduced on the same day. Other
phones will use 2.1 GHz later, and 800/1500 MHz
spectrum will also be used for deployments in future.
eAccess launched commercial LTE service using 1.7
GHz on March 15, 2012 (this is band 9, which is
within LTE1800 band 3. A band 9 device will not work
on all band 3 networks). Coverage is scheduled to
cover 99% of population of Tokyo, Osaka and
Nagoya by end June 2012.
Softbank Mobile, a member of the Global TD-LTE
Initiative, commercially launched XGP/LTE TDD
services on February 24, 2012 via its affiliated
company Wireless City Planning which followed a
pre-commercial pilot service starting on November 1,
2011 and which owns the operating license. The
coverage area includes Sapporo, Saitama, Chiba,
Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe,
Fukuoka, Fukuoka City, Kitakyushu City and covers
30 cities. The first device offered was the "ULTRA
WiFi 4G SoftBank 101SI” portable router. A
smartphone was introduced in October 2012. The
network is deployed in 20 MHz of 2.5 GHz spectrum
(band 41) bought from Willcom (PHS operator) and
had 997,200 subscribers as of February 2013. By
October 31, 2012 over 17,000 eNodeBs deployed.
Softbank Mobile owns licences to operate mobile
systems in 2.1GHz FDD (band 1), 1.5 GHz (band 11)
and 900 MHz (band 8), and commercially launched
its LTE FDD service in band 1 on September 21,
2012 at the same time as introducing the iPhone 5.
The LTE FDD service is considered by GSA to be a
separate network and business from the LTE TDD
deployment mentioned earlier.
Softbank Corp. will acquire domestic rival eAccess
Ltd. through a stock swap deal valued at $2.3 billion,
which will provide Softbank not only with more
subscribers, but additional radio spectrum (band 9)
which e-Access currently uses for its services.
Softbank has announced plans to buy 70% of Sprint
Nextel (USA) for $20.1 billion. The deal requires the
approval of shareholders and regulators, and could
be completed by mid-2013.
Softbank has formed a partnership with Thailand's
state-owned operator TOT, which will focus on joint
development of a 2.3 GHz LTE TDD network using
TOT's allocation of 64 MHz bandwidth. It is likely that
the LTE network will be used for mobile backhaul for
Wi-Fi access points and mobile cell sites.
NTT DoCoMo, KDDI and eAccess were granted 700
MHz spectrum according to the APT700 FDD band
plan in June 2012 for LTE deployments, which can be
brought into use from early 2015. It is understood that
1800 MHz spectrum may be allocated for LTE
services in Japan in future.
Kiribati
Telecom Services Kiribati Ltd (TSKL) is deploying
a commercial LTE network using 700 MHz spectrum.
Laos
On May 15, 2012 the Ministry of Post and
Telecommunication awarded a license to Beeline
Lao to deploy LTE. Testing is currently underway in
Vientiane using 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum.
Coverage will open initially in Vientiane. Commercial
service launch is expected in 2013.
Lao Telecommunications Company (LTC) is
deploying an LTE network that is expected to enter
commercial service for the public in 2013.
Malaysia
Regulator MCMC named 9 recipients of 20 MHz of
2.6 GHz spectrum: DiGi, Celcom Axiata, Maxis, U
Mobile, WiMAX operators Asiaspace, P1, REDtone
International, YTL Communications (Yes brand) and
Puncak Semangat Sdn Bhd which received 30 MHz.
A number of parties have enquired about access to
700 MHz, which MCMC is considering. MCMC is also
consulting on re-farming 850/900/1800 MHz.
Maxis launched the country’s first commercial LTE
service on January 1, 2013 in 2.6 GHz spectrum,
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U Mobile announced on March 15, 2011 plans to
launch a commercial LTE network in 2.6 GHz.
In October 2011 Maxis and U Mobile signed an active
RAN sharing agreement covering LTE.
Celcom Axiata commercially launched its LTE
service in the Klang Valley. Customers need to buy a
dongle and initially get 3 months free access. By Q3
2013 Celcom palns to have 300 sites live, rising to
1,500 sites by 2015.
Celcom Axiata and Maxis are reported to be
discussing 900/1800 MHz re-farming.
DiGi is upgrading over 5,000 sites, and plans to
launch LTE in 2.6 GHz in 2013.
WiMAX™ operator Packet One Networks P1
(Malaysia) is upgrading its 2.3 GHz network with an
LTE TDD overlay. P1 says it will focus on LTE TDD in
2013. P1 base stations are dual-mode WiMAX™ and
LTE TDD capable and by end 2012 had 2,300
WiMAX™ sites, 50% are LTE TDD ready. P1 expects
to have 4,000–5,000 LTE TDD sites by 2015.
WiMAX™ operator Asiaspace has confirmed its plan
to launch LTE TDD in 2.3 GHz in 2013.
Maxis and REDtone signed an infrastructure and
spectrum sharing agreement in July 2012. Both
companies plan to launch their LTE services in 2013.
Myanmar
Mobile operator Myanmar Posts and
Telecommunications advised GSA that 1800 MHz (20
MHz) has recently been standardized for LTE FDD
service and will be trial launched in 2013.
Nepal
Ncell approached the Nepal Telecom Authority in
October 2010 for a license and spectrum for LTE.
Shareholder TeliaSonera is keen to proceed if
permission and spectrum are granted. GSA
understands that discussions with NTA continue.
Nepal Telecom is deploying a 2.3 GHz LTE TDD
network following spectrum assignment in 2011.
Deployment is scheduled to be completed within 1
year of contract sign date (announced Feb 2012). At
completion, 58 municipalities and all 3,915 VDCs will
be connected (a VDC is the lower administrative part
of its local development ministry). A trial using the
FDD mode in 700 MHz spectrum may be undertaken.
New Zealand
Vodafone New Zealand launched the country’s first
LTE commercial service on February 28, 2013 in
Auckland, using 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800). Six
LTE-capable devices were offered at launch. Service
is scheduled to reach Christchurch (May 2013),
Wellington (September 2013) and 15 more cities by
end 2013.
Telecom New Zealand showcased LTE in Auckland
in 2011, launching trials there and in Wellington on
December 7, 2012. 700 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz
spectrum is being used. The company plans
commercial launch in Auckland by October 2013.
Kordia is considering an upgrade of its 2.3 GHz rural
mobile network to LTE.
Woosh is considering an upgrade of its 2.3 GHz rural
mobile network to LTE. Woosh is a member of the
Global TD-LTE Initiative.
The government has adopted the APT700 FDD band
plan and will auction spectrum in 9 paired 5 MHz
blocks in Q3 2013 for use from January 1, 2014.
Details about the auction format, rules, and
implementation requirements are in development.
Vodafone is trialling APT700 spectrum in the Lake
Brunner area of the South Island's West Coast. The
trial will last until end July 2013.
The Philippines
Following a period of limited commercial LTE service
beginning in Boracay in April 2011 then extended to
additional locations including Cebu and Davao,
Smart Communications commercially launched
wider LTE service on August 25, 2012 in Metro
Manila using 2.1 GHz (band 1). Commercial LTE
service was also launched using 1800 MHz (LTE1800
– band 3) on September 5, 2012. To further extend
coverage, 850 MHz spectrum (band 5) was brought
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over 1,000 LTE sites were active in over 115 cities
and municipalities. Smart is conducting LTE TDD
technology trials.
Globe Telecom launched commercial LTE1800
service under the Tattoo broadband brand on
September 28, 2012 in Makati City, with plans to
quickly expand to cover Manila, Cebu, Davao and
select regions.
Bayan Telecommunications indicated interest to
deploy LTE in existing 1800 MHz spectrum.
Singapore
M1 launched commercial LTE services in the financial
district on June 21, 2011 initially using 2.6 GHz, later
introducing LTE1800. Nationwide coverage using
dual band was announced on September 15, 2012.
StarHub tested LTE in 2.6 GHz and 1800 MHz. An
LTE1800 network in refarmed 1800 MHz was
commercially launched on September 19, 2012 in the
Central Business District (CBD), Changi Airport and
Singapore Expo. StarHub plans to trial VoLTE.
SingTel launched commercial LTE service on
December 22, 2011 in 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz
spectrum. Initial service using dongles was in the
Central Business District, and planned to extend to
high data usage regions. 80% coverage of Singapore
is targeted by 2012, extending to island-wide by early
2013. SingTel also trialled LTE overseas with carriers
in which it holds stakes i.e. SingTel Optus (Australia),
Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (Philippines).
SingTel announced in May 2013 the company had
achieved nationwide coverage and upgraded its
network to Cat 4 (peak downlink speed of 150 Mbps).
Regulator IDA plans to auction 1800 MHz, 2.3 GHz,
and 2.6 GHz spectrum. QMax Communications has
been assigned channels in the 2.3 GHz band, and the
2.6 GHz band is shared between M1, PacketOne,
SingTel Mobile and StarHub for which rights will
expire on June 30, 2015. The1800 MHz spectrum is
currently assigned to SingTel Mobile, StarHub Mobile,
and M1, and will expire on March 31, 2017. IDA
seeks to attract new market entrants. For 4G services
in the 1800 MHz band, IDA plans to allocate 140 MHz
i.e. 2 x 70 MHz paired for LTE FDD. For the 2.3 GHz
band, 30 MHz will be allocated and will likely be for
deployment of LTE TDD. IDA plans to allocate 150
MHz of 2.6 GHz i.e. 2 x 60 MHz paired, and 30 MHz
unpaired. IDA said operators that successfully bid for
at least 30 MHz of spectrum in the 2.3 GHz and 2.6
GHz bands will be required to provide nationwide 4G
systems and coverage by June 30, 2016 - one year
after existing licences expire.
South Korea
LG U Plus launched LTE service on July 1 2011 in
850 MHz (band 5) spectrum and announced
nationwide coverage had been reached in April 2012
throughout all cities, counties, and towns. Multi-carrier
was commercialized multi-carrier in July 2012 and will
be applied in up to 84 cities by end July 2013 using
2.1 GHz spectrum. In addition, the company plans to
utilize LTE capacity to efficiently support traffic areas
by using Small Cell architecture, including picocells
(April 2013) and femtocells (July 2013).
Also, the LTE network will deliver LTE and HD voice
without WCDMA support in Q3 2013. LG U Plus had
earlier launched commercial HD voice (W-AMR)
VoLTE service in August 2012. The company will
commercialize LTE-Advanced in Q3 2013, deploying
technologies such as CoMP, eICIC, eSON, etc.
SK Telecom launched commercial LTE service in
Seoul on July 1, 2011 in10 MHz in Band 5 (850 MHz).
The company brought forward it’s nationwide (84
cities) coverage date to April 1, 2012. In December
2011 SK Telecom started deploying dual-mode
femtocells with LTE and Wi-Fi which, according to the
Small Cell Forum, were the first LTE femtocells on a
commercial network. In May 2012 SK Telecom
announced of multi-carrier trials (LTE-Advanced) to
allow combining of Band 5 and Band 3 spectrum for
LTE. SK Telecom won 20 MHz of 1800 MHz
spectrum in the recent auction. Their multi-carrier
LTE service was launched on July 1, 2012, extending
across all of Seoul by end 2012 and to 23 other major
cities by early 2013. SK Telecom says this is the
world's first commercialization of Multi Carrier. SK
Telecom confirmed it had 7 million LTE subscribers
(December 12, 2012), and ahead of forecast.
SK Telecom announced start of international LTE
roaming service with Globe Telecom (The
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existing roaming agreements with CSL Limited (Hong
Kong) from June 1, 2012) and SingTel from March 1,
2013. SK Telecom has also announced plans to
launch quad-band LTE devices (850 MHz, 1800 MHz,
2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz) during Q2 2013.
SK Telecom launched commercial HD Voice (W-
AMR) VoLTE service in August 2012.
KT commercially launched LTE services in Seoul on
January 3, 2012. LTE is deployed in re-farmed 1800
MHz (Band 3) spectrum (LTE1800). KT announced
on April 23, 2012 that LTE coverage is available in 84
cities. The company said it could launch VoLTE
service in October 2012. KT was estimated to have
3.9 million LTE subscribers by December 2012.
Regulator KCC conducted an auction in August 2011
of spectrum blocks in 800, 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 that will be allocated from July 2012. SK
Telecom won 20 MHz of 1800 MHz spectrum. KT
won 10 MHz of 800 MHz spectrum. LG U Plus won
20 MHz in 2.1 GHz and will deploy LTE in this band.
South Korea had more than 20 million LTE
subscriptions by end March 2013 and this figure is
targeted to reach 30 million by end 2013.
Sri Lanka
Dialog Axiata commercially launched an LTE TDD
network in 2.3 GHz (band 40) on December 30, 2012
in Colombo. Dialog later acquired 10 MHz of 1800
MHz by auction and commercially launched LTE1800
on April 2, 2013 in Colombo. The LTE TDD system
continues to be developed for fixed wireless services.
Mobitel announced on May 6, 2011 completion of an
LTE trial and launched commercial LTE1800 service
on December 31, 2012.
Etisalat is deploying a commercial LTE network in
anticipation of a license award in 2013.
Taiwan
On August 24 2012 the regulator NCC announced
that spectrum in 700, 900 and 1800 MHz bands,
totaling 135 MHz x 2, will be auctioned and licences
will be technology-neutral. Spectrum will be auctioned
in 5 MHz paired blocks. Prospective mobile
broadband operators may need to bid for one or more
blocks in order to achieve the resources required. A
limit may be set on the number of sub 1GHz channels
that an operator can hold. Further consultation is
ongoing on the auction rules and license terms. The
auction is expected to be held in December 2013.
The APT recommendation for the 700 MHz band
(APT/AWF/REP-14, Sep 2010) i.e. APT700 is being
followed.
Chunghwa Telecom trialled LTE in 2.6 GHz and 700
MHz and completed LTE FDD and TDD tests on the
high-speed rail system using 2.6 GHz. FarEasTone
and China Mobile are co-operating on an LTE TDD
trial in Taipei. The National Chiao Tung University
conducted an LTE TDD trial in 2010. BWA operators
Global Mobile, Tatung, FET and VMAX have
technology-neutral licences and can apply to deploy
different technologies, e.g. LTE. WiMAX™ operator
Global Mobile has requested approval to amend its
licence to allow a switch to LTE TDD and began
testing. PHS and WiMAX™ operator Fitel trialled LTE
TDD for a year from July 1, 2011 in Taoyuan, and is
expected to request the NCC to allow migration from
WiMAX to LTE if their trial proves successful.
Thailand
Regulator NBTC has approved trialling of LTE in 2.3
GHz and 1800 MHz.
TOT partnered its concession holder AIS to trial 2.3
GHz LTE TDD in 20 MHz of its total 64 MHz
allocation, using 20 base stations in central Bangkok.
Softbank has formed a partnership with Thailand's
state-owned operator TOT, which will focus on joint
development of a 2.3 GHz LTE TDD network using
TOT's allocation of 64 MHz bandwidth. It is likely that
the LTE network will be used for mobile backhaul for
Wi-Fi access points and mobile cell sites.
The first test phase ran until May 2012. AIS
subsidiary Digital Phone Co joined with CAT
Telecom to test LTE1800 from mid-January 2012 in
Maha Sarakham. The trial had 8 sites and ran until
March 2012. TOT planned new trials involving up to
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True Move commercially launched LTE service on
May 8, 2013 using 2100 MHz spectrum.
DTAC – rebranded as TriNet, is preparing to launch
LTE in refarmed 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800).
NBTC has tentatively decided on Q3 2014 to re-sell
25 MHz of 1800 MHz spectrum due for return when
licences expire in September 2013. LTE deployments
in 1800 MHz will be allowed (LTE1800).
Vietnam
Regulator MIC has authorized trials by VNPT, Viettel,
FPT Telecom, CMC, VTC, EVN Telecom and Gtel.
RusViet Telecom trialled an LTE network in 2010 in
Hanoi. Viettel said in May 2011 it had started testing
an LTE deployment in Hanoi and HCM City, offering
dongle-based services to 240 friendly users.
Digital dividend spectrum (700 MHz) will be allocated
after analog TV switchover to digital; this process is
scheduled to begin in 2015 in the big cities.
The Vietnam government announced in June 2012
that state-owned operators Vinaphone and
MobiFone are to merge (subject to approvals).
The Authority of Radio Frequency Management is
reported as saying that LTE-based licensing of 4G
will be delayed until 2015 unless there is a significant
pick up in the market for high-speed data services.
Europe
Abkhaz
Aquafon announced that LTE testing was performed
in Suchumi in co-operation with Megafon.
Andorra
Andorra Telecom plans to deploy LTE in 2013.
Armenia
VivaCell-MTS commercially launched LTE in
Yerevan on December 28, 2011 in 2.6 GHz spectrum.
Orange organized a public demonstration of LTE at
the Orange Flagship Store November 4-5, 2010 and
has committed to deploy a commercial LTE network.
ArmenTel (Beeline/Vimpelcom) plans to deploy LTE.
Austria
Regulator TKK completed the 2.6 GHz auction on
September 20, 2010, raising €39.5m from A1
Telekom, Hutchison 3, T-Mobile and Orange. 14
paired and 9 unpaired blocks were sold. Licences
require at least 25% population coverage by 2013.
A1 Telekom commercially launched LTE in Vienna
and St. Pölten on November 5, 2010. LTE service
covers 80% of the population (February 2013).
T-Mobile Austria commercially launched LTE service
using 2.6 GHz spectrum on July 28, 2011. In
September 2012 the company announced that its
LTE network covered 650,000 inhabitants of Vienna,
Linz, Graz and Innsbruck, and that more than 4,000
towers had been upgraded for LTE. The company is
reported to have tested carrier aggregation,
combining 2.6 GHz and 1800 MHz spectrum.
3 Austria commercially launched LTE FDD service in
Vienna using 2.6 GHz on November 18, 2011. The
possibility of also deploying LTE TDD in 2.6 GHz
(band 38) is being studied.
Orange Austria has tested LTE technology and won
2 x 10 MHz of 2.6 GHz spectrum in the 2010 auction.
The owner of 3 Austria confirmed in February 2012
the intent to acquire Orange Austria. The European
Commission approved the proposed acquisition
subject to implementing a commitments package to
facilitate entry of new players into the market.
Regulator TKK published a preliminary schedule for
auctioning 800 MHz, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz
spectrum in September 2012. The auction was
postponed because of the merger, and is now re-
scheduled to September 2013.
Azerbaijan
Azercell launched commercial LTE1800 service in
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Azerfon (Nar Mobile) has deployed its first LTE base
station in Baku.
Bakcell is deploying a commercial LTE network.
WiMAX™ operator Sazz (Azqtel) has 60 MHz of 3.5
GHz spectrum and is studying a possible migration to
LTE TDD either in 3.5 GHz or in new bands e.g. 2.6
GHz, 2.3 GHz or 700 MHz (not yet allocated to Sazz)
Belarus
On April 1, 2012 former WiMAX™ operator Yota Bel
commercially launched launched LTE in Minsk,
following a test phase beginning December 1, 2011.
The Belarus State Commission on Radio Frequencies
issued Yota Bel a licence in December 2008 to use 2
x 30 MHz 2.6 GHz spectrum. NOTE: Yota has since
ceased operations in Belarus, and has been removed
from GSA’s list of commercial LTE network launches.
MTS (in co-operation with Beltelcom) and BeST
(Life) completed their LTE trials by May 1, 2011.
BeST (Life) has been trialling LTE and has 2 x 15
MHz in 2.6 GHz for commercial network deployment.
450 MHz CDMA operator Belcel (Diallog brand) is
deploying a commercial LTE network. Commercial
service launch is anticipated by Summer 2013.
Additional 900 and 1800 MHz spectrum is expected
to be allocated by the regulator in future. Digital
Dividend spectrum is anticipated from end 2015.
The government has announced plans for testing of
LTE-Advanced in the country this year.
Belgium
Belgacom (Proximus) deployed a pilot network in
Hasselt, Mons, Waver and Haasrode, later extended
to Antwerp, Ghent, Leuven, Liege and Namur.
Commercial LTE1800 service was launched on
November 5, 2012 in 8 cities. 2.6 GHz may be used
later where more capacity is needed.
Mobistar has opened a pilot network in Antwerp and
is deploying LTE in 1800 MHz (LTE1800) and 2600
MHz for commercial launch in 2013, targeting
coverage for 80% of the population by 2015.
Base began trialling LTE in 2011. Telenet trialled
LTE in 2010 and in June 2011 acquired 900, 1800,
and 2100 MHz which could be used for LTE.
b•lite Telecom BVBA (ex- Clearwire Belgium) plans
to launch a 3.5 GHz LTE TDD system (band 42).
Regulator BIPT auctioned 4G licences for 77 million
Euros, comprising 45 MHz of 2.6 GHz TDD spectrum
and 3 x 20 MHz paired blocks in 2.6 GHz for FDD
systems. The auction ended November 28, 2011.
New licences run for 15 years from July 1, 2012. LTE
FDD spectrum was acquired by the 3 mobile
incumbents and TDD spectrum was won by new
entrant BUCD (backed by Asian investors) –
technology choice is understood to be TD-LTE.
BIPT launched a consultation in 2011 on opening 900
MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz for HSPA and LTE.
Bulgaria
Selected M-Tel customers in Sofia, Varna, Rousse
and Dobrich customers have been testing its
LTE1800 pilot network free of charge since January
2012. The number of cities with LTE coverage is
planned to increase gradually in 2012. Existing 900
and 1800 MHz spectrum can be used for LTE since
January 2012 and LTE1800 is in deployment.
On January 6, 2012 VIVACOM confirmed receipt of
permission from regulator CRC to start LTE testing
for which a network using 1800 MHz was built in
Sofia for trials up to June 2012. An LTE1800
commercial network is now being deployed.
CRC stated December 15, 2011 that 3 technology-
neutral licences for vacant 1800 MHz spectrum had
been granted to Max Telecom (2х 8 MHz), 4G Com
EAD (2 х 8 MHz) and Bulsatcom (2 х 5 MHz).
Max Telecom has confirmed plans to commercially
launch an LTE1800 network in Q3 2013.
CRC is preparing to launch an auction of 2.6 GHz
spectrum by August 31, 2013.
Croatia
T-Hrvatski Telekom commercially launched LTE in
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23, 2012 in Zagreb with free mobile data access on
its LTE network until October 1, 2012. Osijek, Rijeka
and Split are now covered as well as 50% of Zagreb.
Commercial LTE service using 800 MHz spectrum
was introduced in December 2012 in Drenovaca,
Josipdola, Koprivnice, Otocca, Ozlja and Petrinje.
VIPNet demonstrated LTE in 800 MHz in March 2011
and launched a trial for 20 consumers on September
1 2011 in Novi Zagreb using 800 and 1800 MHz
spectrum. VIPNet commercially launched LTE1800
service on March 23, 2012 with free mobile data
access on its LTE network until end June 2012.
Velatel (Novi-net) holds 42 MHz spectrum in 3.5 GHz
and is deploying an LTE TDD network since Q2 2012.
In late October 2012 regulator HAKOM announced
the results of the digital dividend (800 MHz band 20)
spectrum auction. Three blocks were offered,
however VIPNet and T-Hrvatski Telekom were the
only bidders. The total raised from the auction was
about €40 million, and annual spectrum usage fees
will also apply. VIPNet acquired 2 x 10 MHz of this
spectrum. The winners are required to achieve
coverage to at least 50% of the territory in five years.
HAKOM has launched a consultation into use of 900
and 1800 MHz for mobile broadband, including LTE.
Czech Republic
Telefonia O2 commercially launched LTE1800 in
Jesenice (west district of Prague) on June 19, 2012.
Service is being extended to more areas of the city in
May 2013. Brno will be covered in October 2013.
T-Mobile announced inauguration in July 2012 of an
LTE trial in Prague's Kamyk district with 12 base
stations using 20 MHz of 2.6 GHz spectrum. In
November 2012 the free user trial was extended to
the city of Mlada Boleslav using 20 MHz of 1800 MHz
spectrum (LTE1800). T-Mobile is deploying a
commercial LTE network for launch in 2013, which in
the first phase will use either current spectrum
(refarmed 1800 MHz) or spectrum allocated from the
forthcoming auction (see following paragraph).
In September 2011, regulator CTU issued terms and
conditions for a planned auction of 800, 1800 and
2600 MHz. CTU said that the 1800 MHz spectrum is
reserved for a possible new entrant. The auction
started on November 12, 2012 with 4 bidders (three
incumbents plus PPF Mobile Services) but was
cancelled on March 8, 2013 due to “excessively high
prices” which was felt could lead to high prices for
consumers. New rules to replay the auction were
presented on April 8 for comment by May 8, 2013.
Denmark
Regulator Telestyrelsen concluded an auction of
2500-2690 MHz and 2010-2020 MHz spectrum on
May 10, 2010, awarding spectrum to Hi3G Denmark
ApS; TDC A/S; Telia Nättjänster Norden AB; and
Telenor A/S. On October 12, 2010 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.
Telia launched the country’s first commercial LTE
system on December 9, 2010 in Copenhagen,
Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg in 2.6 GHz (20 MHz).
On October 10, 2011 LTE commercial service was
introduced using 10 MHz of 1800 MHz (LTE1800) as
a complement to 2.6 GHz. Tri-band 800/1800/2600
MHz LTE dongles and routers are available.
Telenor and Telia agreed to merge their 4G/LTE, 3G
and 2G networks into a JV called TT-Netværket P/S.
4G sharing will use LTE1800 and LTE800.
Telenor has announced plans for the commercial
launch of its LTE1800 service by end March 2013,
covering 192 towns and cities, 75% of the population.
TDC launched commercial LTE service on October
10, 2011 in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg,
Esbjerg, Randers, Kolding, Horsens, Vejle, Roskilde.
3 Denmark is deploying an LTE FDD network
combined with 25 MHz of TDD spectrum, and
launched its commercial LTE FDD service using 1800
and 2600 MHz spectrum on September 28, 2012, at
the same time introducing the iPhone 5.
TDC and TT-Netværket P/S were awarded 800 MHz
spectrum in the auction which closed on June 26,
2012. TDC won 2 x 20 MHz and TT-Netværket won 2
x 10 MHz. 739.3 million Danish Kr (approx USD124.3
million) total was paid for the 5 blocks of spectrum on
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The licences have coverage requirements, and
spectrum may be used from January 1, 2013.
Estonia
Regulator TJA awarded LTE licences in 2.6 GHz
spectrum to incumbent mobile operators EMT, Elisa
and Tele2 plus fixed-line operator Elion Enterprises.
TJA announced on December 16, 2011 that EMT,
Elisa and Tele2 are permitted to deploy mobile
broadband technologies e.g. LTE in 1800 MHz band.
A consultation was simultaneously launched on the
procedures for allocating digital dividend spectrum.
EMT launched the first commercial LTE service in
Estonia on December 17, 2010 in 2.6 GHz in the
centers of Tallinn, Tartu, Kohila, and at the IT College
of Tallinn University of Technology. On December 19,
2011 EMT announced start of LTE network
deployment in 1800 MHz. Commercial service is now
delivered using LTE1800 as well as 2.6 GHz. EMT
expects to achieve 95% population coverage by end
2013. On February 22, 2012 EMT announced that
traffic from LTE subscribers exceeds traffic volume
generated by GSM subscribers. The LTE network
included 118 bases stations at that time, and had
subsequently increased to 300 by end 2012
Tele2 Estonia commercially launched LTE service in
Tallinn using 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum on
November 27, 2012. Tele2 plans 100% coverage by
end 2017. 8.3 MHz of additional 1800 MHz spectrum
was acquired at end 2011.
On January 7, 2011 Elisa confirmed receipt of 2.6
GHz spectrum. The company commercially launched
its LTE network on February 14, 2013 using mainly
1800 MHz (LTE1800), plus 2.6 GHz in urban areas.
By early May 2013 the company had activated 550
LTE base stations in Estonia. Elisa also plans to
acquire 800 MHz spectrum.
Finland
20-year 2.6 GHz licences were auctioned by regulator
FICORA on 23 November 2009:
• Elisa obtained 50 MHz, and launched a pre-
commercial 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, using 2.6 GHz spectrum. LTE1800 was
commercially launched as a complement to 2.6 GHz
on August 31, 2011. In November 2012 TeliaSonera
announced that LTE had been rolled out to 50 cities.
Elisa commercially launched a 2.6 GHz LTE network
for corporate users on December 8, 2010, and
announced its first client. The company launched
LTE2600/LTE1800 service combined with DC-
HSPA+ for consumers on November 17, 2011. LTE
service reached 52 cities by early March 2013.
DNA Oy launched LTE commercial service on
December 13, 2011. The company said 4G speeds
are created by means of two technologies supporting
each other, LTE and DC-HSPA+. The company
mainly uses 1800 MHz spectrum, and uses 2.6 GHz
in populated areas where extra capacity is required.
DNA is interested to use 800 MHz spectrum when it
becomes available (after auction).
FICORA granted test licences from early July 2011
for operators wishing to test LTE800 technology (i.e.
in digital dividend spectrum). The auction of 800MHz
spectrum in six 5MHz paired blocks (791 – 812 MHz
paired with 832 – 862 MHz) is scheduled to
commence on January 24, 2013. Licences will have
20 years duration.
WiMAX™ operator Datame is preparing to introduce
LTE and is a member of the Global TD-LTE Initiative.
France
FT/Orange launched a pilot LTE network in Marseille
in June 2012. Coverage in Lyon, Lille and Nantes
were added later, with marketing to corporate
customers beginning on November 22, 2012.
Consumer services began in February 2013. Service
was introduced in Paris in February 2013 and LTE

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