Status of the Global LTE1800 Market

Operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, trials, user devices ecosystem

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January 8, 2013 GSA Global mobile Suppliers Association

Status of the Global LTE1800 Market

Operator commitments, network deployments, commercial launches, trials, user devices ecosystem
GSAs Evolution to LTE report (January 2013) confirmed that 145 LTE operators had launched commercial services in 66 countries. GSA forecasts there will be 234 commercial LTE networks in 83 countries by end 2013. LTE technology is entering the mainstream. GSA also confirms that 1800 MHz is the most widely used band for 4G/LTE systems deployments worldwide. At least 560 LTE user devices have been announced (GSA November 12, 2012), which includes 130 LTE1800 products, i.e. user devices which can operate in band 3. See press release www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_366.php LTE can be deployed in existing 2G or 3G bands, and in new spectrum such as 2.6 GHz and digital dividend bands (700 or 800 MHz depending on region). There is high interest in refarming 2G spectrum for LTE, especially the 1800 MHz band as GSA now confirms, as regulators increasingly adopt a technology-neutral approach. LTE network deployment in 1800 MHz is a main trend in many regions. 40% of todays 145 commercial LTE operators have deployed LTE using 1800 MHz spectrum. 58 operators have commercially launched LTE1800 either as a single band system, or as part of a multi-band deployment, in 39 countries: Angola, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Namibia, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tajikistan, UAE, and the UK.
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The motivations are clear: Coverage area approx. 2 times 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 throughout Europe, APAC, MEA and parts of South America, and thus has the potential to be a core - and global - band for LTE deployments Operators often have sufficient bandwidth in 1800 MHz to secure the full benefits of LTE 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

1800MHz spectrum key to global success of LTE services, GSA report shows
Embracing the 1800MHz opportunity: Driving mobile forward with LTE in the 1800MHz band www.gsacom.com/lte1800 This report 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 1

58 commercial LTE1800 systems launched (to Jan 8, 2013)

Country Angola Australia Australia Azerbaijan Belgium Croatia Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Denmark Dominican Republic Estonia Estonia Finland Finland Finland Germany Greece Greece Hong Kong Hong Kong Hungary Hungary Italy Italy Japan Kazakhstan Kuwait Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Luxembourg Mauritius Mauritius Namibia Oman Philippines Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore Singapore Singapore Operator Movicel Optus Telstra Azercell Proximus T-Hrvatski Remarks LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800/2600 LTE1800/2600 LTE1800 LTE1800/2600 LTE1800/2600 LTE1800/2600 LTE1800/2600 LTE1800/2600 LTE1800/2600/800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800/2600 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 band 9 (within LTE1800) LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 + TDD band 40 LTE1800 LTE850/1800/2100 LTE1800 LTE800/1800/2600 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800/2600 LTE1800/2600 LTE1800

VIPNet

Mobyland/CenterNet Optimus Orange Vodafone Zain M1 SingTel StarHub

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Telefonica O2 3 Telia Orange Dominicana EMT Tele2 DNA Elisa TeliaSonera Deutsche Telekom Cosmote Vodafone CSL Limited Smartone T Mobile Telenor TIM Vodafone eAccess Altel Zain LMT Omnitel Orange Tango Emtel Orange MTC Omantel Globe Smart

Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Africa South Korea South Korea Sri Lanka Switzerland Tajikistan UAE UAE UK

Telefonica O2 Si.mobil MTN Vodacom KT SK Telecom Mobitel Swisscom Babilon-Mobile Du Etisalat EE

LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE1800 LTE850/1800 LTE1800 LTE1800/2600/800 LTE1800/2100 LTE1800 LTE1800/2600 LTE1800

LTE1800 (3GPP band 3): 1710 1785 MHz / 1805 1880 MHz Source: GSA Evolution to LTE report January 8, 2013 www.gsacom.com
GSA definition of commercial launch: the phase in which a public telecommunications operator is carrying commercial traffic on its LTE network, or offers to provide public service. Only licensed operators with spectrum assigned for use in public LTE communications networks are considered. MVNOs are not included. The LTE operators business model may be retail or wholesale. Devices compatible for use on the LTE network may be sold direct by the operator to the customer, or via distributors, resellers or other third parties, or already be owned by persons wishing to use the service.

22 on-going LTE1800 network deployments

Country Australia Belgium Bulgaria Bulgaria Denmark Estonia India Italy Kuwait Lebanon Myanmar Oman Poland Romania Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Sweden Switzerland UK Venezuela Operator VHA Mobistar M-TEL Vivacom Telenor Elisa Videcon 3 Italia Wataniya MTC Touch P&T Nawras Polkomtel Vodafone Mobitel 8ta Yoigo Net4Mobility TeliaSonera Orange 3 Digitel Status LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800/800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800/2600 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800 in deployment

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See GSAs Evolution to LTE report (January 8, 2013) for further information about commitment level/deployment status per operator, and regulatory developments including spectrum management and allocations available at www.gsacom.com

Several additional operators are engaged in trials, studies, etc. including T-Mobile (Austria), Algar Telecom (Brazil), Oi (Brazil), Bouygues Telecom (France), Orange (France), E Plus (Germany), Indosat (Indonesia), Beeline (Laos), Celcom (Malaysia),Telecom NZ (New Zealand), Bayan Telecom (Philippines), Tele2 (Russia), SMARTS (Russia), Dialog Axiata (Sri Lanka), TOT/AIS (Thailand), True Move (Thailand), Avea (Turkey)

The LTE1800 User Devices Ecosystem

GSAs latest research into the LTE user devices ecosystem (November 12, 2012) confirmed that 83 manufacturers have announced 560 LTE-enabled user devices, including frequency and carrier variants. FDD and TDD (TD-LTE) devices are included. This compares to 197 products from 48 manufacturers which GSA confirmed as announced just over a year ago. Manufacturers including all the leading brands have ensured a wide choice of LTE user devices which can operate in 1800 MHz spectrum. 130 products i.e. almost 1 in 4 of all announced LTE user devices, support the 1800 MHz band (LTE1800). Industry momentum behind deployment of LTE in 1800 MHz has grown strongly over the past year and a robust ecosystem is established to support 1800 MHz as the prime band for LTE deployments worldwide, which will greatly assist international roaming. Detailed analysis of LTE1800 devices is possible using GSAs GAMBoD-LTE tool (user access restrictions apply see www.gsacom.com/gambod).

Chart: 130 LTE1800 User Devices by Form Factor

Source: GSA GAMBoD-LTE, November 12, 2012 www.gsacom.com/gambod

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 Telstra Goes 4G (Telstra - sign in and download via the link on www.gsacom.com) Tele2 LTE1800 Trial Results - Spectrum Considerations on the Russian Market (sign in and download via the link on www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4)

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