LTE deployments in 1800 MHz (band 3) spectrum i,e, LTE1800 - confirming operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, trials, devices ecosystem This updated report incorporates data and analysis from GSA's Evolution to LTE report (July 16, 2013) and our latest research into the status of the LTE devices ecosystem (completed by GSA on July 5, 2013) and summarizes the LTE1800 worldwide market.

1. July 18, 2013
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Status of the Global LTE1800 Market
Operator commitments, network deployments, launches, trials, devices
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StatusoftheGlobalLTE1800Market|7/18/2013
Status of the Global LTE1800 Market
Operator commitments, network deployments, launches, trials, devices
GSA’s Evolution to LTE report (July 16, 2013) confirmed that 194 LTE operators have launched
commercial services in 75 countries. GSA forecasts there will be 260 commercial LTE networks
in 93 countries by end 2013. LTE technology is mature and mainstream.
LTE can be deployed in existing 2G or 3G bands, and in new spectrum such as 2.6 GHz and in
the digital dividend bands (700 or 800 MHz depending on region). There is high interest in re-
farming existing 2G spectrum for LTE, especially the 1800 MHz band. Regulators are
increasingly adopting a technology-neutral approach to facilitate its use for LTE-enabled mobile
broadband and Internet access. In some markets 1800 MHz has been newly allocated for LTE
systems. LTE network deployment in 1800 MHz is a main trend in many regions. 84 operators
have commercially launched LTE1800 systems in 45 countries, either as a single band
system, or as part of a multi-band deployment. LTE1800 already serves millions of subscribers
(Q1 2013 = 20.4 million) on over 43% of commercially launched LTE networks worldwide.
1800 MHz is the most widely used band for LTE deployments globally and will greatly
assist international roaming. A subscriber with a terminal capable of operating in 1800 MHz
and 2.6 GHz spectrum (i.e. bands 3 & 7) could potentially use it on around 126 LTE networks in
at least 61 countries i.e. 81% of markets where LTE service is commercially available today.

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StatusoftheGlobalLTE1800Market|7/18/2013
The motivations for deploying LTE in 1800 MHz spectrum are clear:
• Coverage area approximately twice compared to deploying in 2.6 GHz band
• Possibility to re-use assets e.g. antenna cables of GSM1800 or WCDMA-HSPA2100
• Possibility to deploy multi-RAN with simultaneous LTE and GSM capabilities
• 1800 MHz band is widely available in Europe, APAC, MEA and parts of South America
• Operators often have sufficient bandwidth in 1800 MHz to secure the full benefits of LTE
• User device eco-system is building; a good choice of user devices available now
• Can be a transition strategy between HSPA and availability of new spectrum
LTE1800 devices ecosystem – 284 products launched
948 LTE user devices are announced (GSA’s Status of the LTE Ecosystem report, July 5,
2013), including 284 LTE1800 user devices that can operate in 3GPP band 3 (1710–1785 MHz
paired with 1805–1880 MHz). The number of LTE1800 products launched almost tripled in the
past year. The LTE1800 device ecosystem is firmly established offering a wide choice of
products. See chart below, and GSA press release www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_379.php
Many manufacturers, including all the leading brands,
have ensured a wide choice of LTE terminals can operate
in band 3 i.e. 1800 MHz spectrum. Detailed analysis of
LTE1800 devices is possible using GSA’s GAMBoD-LTE
tool (user access restrictions apply – see
www.gsacom.com/gambod).

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StatusoftheGlobalLTE1800Market|7/18/2013
84 commercially launched LTE1800 systems: to July 16, 2013
Country Operator Remarks
Angola Movicel LTE1800
Australia Optus LTE1800
Australia Telstra LTE1800
Australia Vodafone LTE1800
Azerbaijan Azercell LTE1800
Bahrain Batelco LTE1800
Bahrain Viva LTE1800
Belgium Proximus LTE1800
Croatia T-Hrvatski LTE1800
Croatia VIPNet
LTE1800
Czech Republic Telefonica O2 LTE1800
Denmark 3 LTE1800/2600
Denmark Telenor LTE1800
Denmark Telia LTE1800/2600
Dominican Republic Orange Dominicana LTE1800
Estonia Elisa LTE1800/2600
Estonia EMT LTE1800/2600
Estonia Tele2 LTE1800/2600
Finland DNA LTE1800/2600
Finland Elisa LTE1800/2600
Finland TeliaSonera LTE1800/2600
Germany Deutsche Telekom LTE1800/2600/800
Greece Cosmote LTE1800
Greece Vodafone LTE1800
Hong Kong 3 HK LTE1800/2600
Hong Kong CSL Limited LTE1800/2600
Hong Kong PCCW LTE1800/2600
Hong Kong Smartone LTE1800
Hungary Magyar Telekom LTE1800
Hungary Telenor LTE1800
Italy 3 Italia LTE1800
Italy TIM LTE1800
Italy Vodafone LTE1800
Japan eAccess Band 9 (within band 3)
Kazakhstan Altel LTE1800
Kuwait Viva LTE1800
Kuwait Wataniya LTE1800
Kuwait Zain LTE1800
Latvia LMT LTE1800
Lebanon MTC Touch LTE1800/800
Lithuania Omnitel LTE1800
Luxembourg Orange LTE1800
Luxembourg Tango LTE1800
Mauritius Emtel LTE1800
Mauritius Orange LTE1800
Namibia MTC LTE1800
New Zealand Vodafone LTE1800

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Norway Telenor LTE1800/2600
Norway TeliaSonera LTE1800/2600
Oman Nawras LTE1800
Oman Omantel LTE1800 + TDD band 40
Philippines Globe LTE1800
Philippines Smart LTE1800/2100/850
Poland Mobyland/CenterNet
LTE1800
Poland Polkomtel
LTE1800
Portugal Optimus
LTE1800/2600/800
Portugal Vodafone
LTE1800/2600/800
Romania Cosmote
LTE1800
Romania Orange
LTE1800
Romania Vodafone
LTE1800
Saudi Arabia STC
LTE1800 + TDD band 40
Saudi Arabia Zain
LTE1800
Singapore M1
LTE1800/2600
Singapore SingTel
LTE1800/2600
Singapore StarHub
LTE1800
Slovak Republic Telefonica
O2
LTE1800
Slovenia Mobitel
LTE1800
Slovenia Si.mobil
LTE1800
South Africa MTN
LTE1800
South Africa Vodacom
LTE1800
South Korea KT
LTE1800
South Korea SK
Telecom
LTE1800/850
Spain Orange
LTE1800/2600
Spain Vodafone
LTE1800/2600
Sri Lanka Dialog
Axiata
LTE1800 + TDD band 40
Sri Lanka Mobitel
LTE1800
Sweden TeliaSonera
LTE1800/2600/800
Switzerland Orange
LTE1800
Switzerland Sunrise
LTE1800/2600
Switzerland Swisscom
LTE1800/2600/800
Tajikistan Babilon-­‐Mobile
LTE1800/2100
UAE Du
LTE1800
UAE Etisalat
LTE1800/2600
UK EE
LTE1800
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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StatusoftheGlobalLTE1800Market|7/18/2013
Download map and other LTE/LTE1800 charts at http://www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4
Another 23 LTE1800 network deployments are in progress
See GSA’s Evolution to LTE report
(July 16, 2013) for more information
about all network deployments,
trials, studies, spectrum aspects etc.
which is a free download at
www.gsacom.com
Country Operator Status
Belgium Mobistar LTE1800 in deployment
Bhutan Bhutan Telecom LTE1800 in deployment
Bulgaria M-TEL LTE1800 in deployment
Bulgaria Max Telecom LTE1800 in deployment
Bulgaria Vivacom LTE1800 in deployment
Czech Rep T Mobile LTE1800 in deployment
France Bouygues Tel LTE1800 in deployment
Germany E Plus LTE1800 in deployment
India Videcon LTE1800 in deployment
Myanmar P&T LTE1800 in deployment
Netherlands KPN LTE1800 in deployment
Netherlands T Mobile LTE1800 in deployment
Norway MN/Tele2 LTE1800 in deployment
Poland P4 (Play) LTE1800 in deployment
Poland T Mobile LTE1800 in deployment
South Africa 8ta LTE1800 in deployment
South Africa Neotel LTE1800 in deployment
Spain Yoigo LTE1800 in deployment
Sweden Net4Mobility LTE1800 in deployment
Tanzania Vodacom LTE1800 in deployment
Thailand DTAC / TriNet LTE1800 in deployment
UK 3 LTE1800 in deployment
Venezuela Digitel LTE1800 in deployment

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StatusoftheGlobalLTE1800Market|7/18/2013
More LTE1800-related investments by network operators:
Several additional operators have completed, or are engaged in, LTE1800 technology trials,
studies, etc. including: T-Mobile (Austria), Algar Telecom (Brazil), Oi (Brazil), Vodafone (Czech
Rep.), Orange (France), Indosat (Indonesia), Beeline (Laos), Celcom (Malaysia),Telecom NZ
(New Zealand), Bayan Telecom (Philippines), Tele2 (Russia), SMARTS (Russia), TOT/AIS
(Thailand), True Move (Thailand), and Avea (Turkey).
Additional LTE1800 resources and useful links
◊ LTE1800 Zone – white papers, reports, presentations: www.gsacom.com/lte1800
◊ LTE1800 LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3129390
◊ LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472
◊ Operator presentation from Altel: see link on www.gsacom.com
◊ The Business Benefits of 4G LTE: see link on www.gsacom.com
GSA REPORT: “Embracing the 1800MHz opportunity: Driving mobile forward with LTE in
the 1800MHz band” www.gsacom.com/lte1800
Shows from practical, economic and business perspectives why 1800 MHz is a prime band for
LTE in virtually all regions of the world, and its importance for roaming.
Key conclusions: www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_342.php4
ALSO RECOMMENDED
GSA’s Evolution to LTE report – download via the link on www.gsacom.com
GSA’s Status of the LTE Ecosystem report – download via the link on www.gsacom.com
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