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327 operators are investing in LTE in 99 Brazil Sky Brazil (LTE TDD) 13.12.11 countries Finland DNA 13.12.11 Uruguay Antel 13.12.11 267 operator commitments in 86 countries USA Cricket 21.12.11 60 pre-commitment trials in 13 more countries Singapore SingTel 22.12.11 Kuwait Viva 27.12.11 80 commercial networks in 38 countries Armenia Vivacell-MTS 28.12.11

GSA forecasts 144 commercial LTE networks Bahrain Viva Bahrain 01.01.12 in 59 countries by end 2012 Hungary T Mobile 01.01.12 South Korea KT 03.01.12 GSA confirms LTE is the fastest developing Russia Yota 15.01.12 mobile system technology ever Canada TELUS 10.02.12 USA Peoples Telephone Co-op 14.02.12 Country Operator Launch Japan Softbank Mobile XGP/LTE TDD 24.02.12 Norway TeliaSonera 14.12.09 Portugal TMN (Portugal Telecom) 12.03.12 Sweden TeliaSonera 14.12.09 Portugal Vodafone Portugal 12.03.12 Uzbekistan MTS 28.07.10 Portugal Optimus 15.03.12 Uzbekistan UCell 09.08.10 Japan eMobile 15.03.12 Poland Aero2 (LTE FDD and TDD) 07.09.10 USA US Cellular 22.03.12 USA MetroPCS 21.09.10 Croatia T Mobile/T-Hrvatski Telekom 23.03.12 Austria A1 Telekom 05.11.10 Croatia VIPNet 23.03.12 Sweden Sweden 15.11.10 USA Panhandle (PTCI) March 2012 Sweden Tele2 Sweden 15.11.10 Belarus Yota Bel 01.04.12 Hong Kong CSL Limited 25.11.10 India Bharti Airtel (LTE TDD) 10.04.12 Finland TeliaSonera 30.11.10 Angola Movicel 14.04.12 Germany Vodafone 01.12.10 Puerto Rico 19.04.12 USA Wireless 05.12.10 Moldova IDC 21.04.12 Finland Elisa 08.12.10 Sweden 3 (LTE FDD and TDD) 23.04.12 Denmark TeliaSonera 09.12.10 Hong Kong China Mobile HK 25.04.12 Estonia EMT 17.12.10 Hong Kong PCCW 25.04.12 Japan NTT DoCoMo 24.12.10 USA 30.04.12 Germany Deutsche Telekom 05.04.11 USA Pioneer Cellular 30.04.12 Philippines Smart Communications 16.04.11 Netherlands Vodafone 01.05.12 Lithuania Omnitel 28.04.11 Hong Kong Hutchison 3 HK 02.05.12 Latvia LMT 31.05.11 Netherlands Ziggo 03.05.12 Singapore M1 21.06.11 Netherlands Tele2 08.05.12 South Korea SK Telecom 01.07.11 Netherlands KPN 11.05.12 South Korea LG U+ 01.07.11 Netherlands T-Mobile 11.05.12 Germany O2 01.07.11 Namibia MTC 16.05.12 Canada Rogers Wireless 07.07.11 USA BendBroadband 17.05.12 Austria T-Mobile 28.07.11 June 4, 2012: 80 commercial LTE networks USA Mosaic Telecom July 2011 © Global mobile Suppliers Association Canada Bell Mobility 14.09.11

Saudi Arabia Mobily (LTE TDD) 14.09.11 GSA’s definition of commercial launch: the phase in Saudi Arabia STC (LTE TDD) 14.09.11 which a public operator is carrying Saudi Arabia Zain 14.09.11 commercial traffic on its LTE network, or offers to provide USA AT&T Mobility 18.09.11 public service. Only licensed operators with spectrum UAE Etisalat 25.09.11 assigned for use in public LTE communications networks Australia Telstra 27.09.11 are considered. MVNOs are not included. The LTE Denmark TDC 10.10.11 operator’s business model may be retail or wholesale. Austria 3 18.11.11 Devices compatible for use on the LTE network may be Puerto Rico AT&T Mobility 20.11.11 sold direct by the operator to the customer, or via Puerto Rico Claro 24.11.11 distributors, resellers or other third parties, or already be Kyrgyzstan Saima Telecom 09.12.11 owned by persons wishing to use the service. Evolution to LTE Report

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The 3GPP LTE system, which . Uplink: average user throughput per MHz, 2-3 comprises FDD and TDD modes, times Release 6 Enhanced Uplink delivers capacity and data . E-UTRAN optimized for low mobile speed: 0-15 throughput enhancements and low km/h. Higher mobile speed between 15-120 km/h latency to support new services should be supported with high performance. and features requiring higher levels Mobility across the cellular network shall be of capability and performance. The primary drive maintained at speeds 120 km/h-350 km/h (or even towards LTE from operators is the need for more up to 500 km/h depending on the frequency band) capacity, performance management and improved . Spectrum flexibility: scalable to operate in 1.4, 3, efficiencies to lower the unit cost of delivering traffic. 5, 10, 15 and 20 MHz allocations: uplink and LTE is the next step in the user experience, downlink…paired and unpaired enhancing more demanding applications such as . Co-existence with GERAN/3G on adjacent interactive TV, mobile video blogging, advanced channels; with other operators on adjacent gaming, and professional services. LTE supports a channels; overlapping or adjacent spectrum at full IP-based network and harmonization with other country borders; handover with UTRAN & GERAN radio access technologies and is the natural evolution choice for GSM/HSPA, CDMA and WiMAX™ network LTE radio network products incorporate several operators, thereby enabling a single unifying global features to simplify building and management of next- standard for even higher scale economies and generation networks. Plug-and-play, self- simplifying roaming. LTE is a global phenomenon. configuration and self-optimization simplify and reduce network rollout and management cost. LTE is Spectrum for LTE deployments being deployed alongside simplified, IP-based core and transport networks that are easier to build, Pressure on spectrum resources will continue. maintain and introduce services on. The 3GPP core Operators should deploy the most efficient network has also undergone System Architecture technologies available to them. LTE can be deployed Evolution, optimized for packet mode and the IP- in existing 2G or 3G bands, and in new spectrum Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) to support all access such as 2.6 GHz and the Digital Dividend bands (700 technologies, including fixed access. This allows: or 800 MHz depending on region). In the USA, LTE . Improvements in latency, capacity, throughput deployments are typically in 700 MHz and existing . Simplification of the core network, and AWS (1.7/2.1 GHz) spectrum. There is strong optimization for IP traffic, services, and growth demand in Europe, Asia and elsewhere to access . Simplified support and handover to non-3GPP new Digital Dividend spectrum for extended access technologies geographical coverage and improved in-building performance. Commercial LTE800 services have The result is the evolved packet system consisting of been launched initially to target rural broadband the core network part, the evolved packet core (EPC) needs. The main capacity band in most regions is 2.6 and the radio network - evolved UTRAN (E-UTRAN), GHz. There is high interest in using re-farmed 2G i.e. LTE. EPS is standardized in 3GPP Release 8. spectrum for LTE, especially 1800 MHz, and in a few cases 900 MHz, as most regulators now adopt a LTE TDD Systems technology-neutral approach. Initial LTE FDD deployments in Japan use 800/850 MHz, 1.5 GHz, Most LTE deployments use paired spectrum (FDD) 1.7 GHz and 2.1 GHz (operator-dependant). mode. The LTE TDD mode for unpaired spectrum is complementary and the perfect choice for providing Design targets for first LTE deployments include: high speed access in unpaired spectrum. LTE TDD is gaining market traction in all . Instantaneous downlink peak data rate of at least regions. LTE TDD provides a future-proof 100 Mb/s within 20 MHz allocation (5 bps/Hz) evolutionary path for TD-SCDMA, another 3GPP . Instantaneous uplink peak data rate of 50 Mb/s standard, as widely deployed in China. LTE TDD is (2.5 bps/Hz within a 20MHz uplink allocation) an integral part of the 3GPP standards implementing . Downlink: average user throughput per MHz, 3 to a maximum of commonalities with LTE FDD and 4 times Release 6 HSDPA offering comparable performance characteristics with Evolution to LTE Report

June 4, 2012 similarly high spectral efficiency. Within globally IMT-Advanced provides a global platform on which to assigned IMT bands for mobile (broadband) build the next-generations of interactive mobile communication, significant spectrum resources are services that will provide faster data access, suitable for LTE TDD. The largest contiguous bands enhanced roaming capabilities, unified messaging are at 2.3 GHz (100 MHz) and within the 2.6 GHz and broadband multimedia. LTE-Advanced test band (50 MHz according to the CEPT band plan). systems are operating or planned around the world. There are also deployments in 3.5 GHz spectrum. NTT DoCoMo is undertaking field experiments of Due to the demand for radio technologies for LTE-Advanced in Yokosuka and Sagamihara and unpaired bands and based on the commonalities as confirmed the performance of LTE-Advanced using explained above, LTE TDD can exploit global simulators in its R & D center, achieving transmission economies of scale similar to LTE FDD, with a short data rates of approximately 1 Gbps on the downlink time to market and it is likely to become a globally and 200 Mbps on the uplink. accepted technology, providing an excellent evolution SK Telecom plans to launch an LTE Advanced path for TD-SCDMA and WiMAX™ operators. LTE network in 2013. Other operators have announced TDD operator commitments, system maturity and plans to deploy LTE-A in a similar timeframe including eco-system are confirmed in this report. AT&T Mobility, Clearwire, , and Sprint.

LTE Category 4 Ericsson demonstrated LTE-Advanced to the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency in June 2011 and LTE Category 4, providing 150Mbps peak downlink, elsewhere. Nokia Siemens Networks demonstrated is the next LTE evolution step. Solutions are available LTE-Advanced at CommunicAsia 2011. Many more from vendors. The first LTE Category 4 compatible demonstrations were shown at MWC2012. devices are expected in the market by end 2012. 3GPP published Release 10 of the standard in March LTE-Advanced Systems 2011 and froze the features set for LTE-Advanced.

LTE FDD and LTE TDD have a clear evolution Completion of Release 10 is the final step in the four towards LTE-Advanced which includes many features year process to ensure that the 3GPP radio interface originally considered for the future ITU IMT-Advanced will meet the formal requirements of IMT-Advanced. system. In October 2010 the ITU officially designated As is the case with current work on HSPA Evolution LTE-Advanced as an IMT-Advanced () technology. (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. 3GPP Release 11 will be completed in 2H 2012.

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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 rollouts

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June 4, 2012 continue in other MetroPCS markets. MetroPCS had and VoLTE in 2013. AT&T LTE service is available in 500,000 LTE subscriptions at end Q1 2012. 38 markets (company website May 17, 2012) covering over 75 million people. Verizon Wireless launched its commercial LTE system in 700 MHz (Band 13) spectrum on December T-Mobile USA is committed to LTE, but was the 5, 2010. The LTE network currently covers more than subject of a takeover bid from AT&T. However on two-thirds of the US population in 258 markets and by December 19, 2011 AT&T announced that “after a end 2012 will cover 260 million people in over 400 thorough review of options it has agreed with markets. Verizon expects coverage to match its Deutsche Telekom AG to end its bid to acquire T- existing 3G network by 2013. Through its “LTE in Mobile USA”. It is understood T-Mobile USA may Rural America” program Verizon has worked with receive packages of AT&T’s AWS spectrum holdings partners to collaboratively build and operate an LTE as part of the break up terms. T-Mobile USA plans network that covers 2.6 million people in rural commercial launch of its own LTE network in 2013. T- communities over nearly 82,000 square miles. To Mobile announced plans for a spectrum-swapping date 14 rural carriers are participating in the program deal with Leap Wireless to enhance its AWS holdings and leasing spectrum from Verizon Wireless. The full in 4 states (Alabama, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota); list of “LTE in Rural America” participants is: the proposal is subject to FCC approval.  Appalachian Wireless – Kentucky  Bluegrass Cellular - Kentucky Agri-Valley Broadband plans to use LTE for a  Cellcom - Wisconsin regional rural deployment in 700 MHz spectrum, and  Chariton Valley – Missouri has selected its infrastructure partner. The company  Clear Stream - North Carolina plans to deploy LTE in up to 40 counties in Michigan.  Convergence Technologies - Indiana  Cross Telephone - Oklahoma Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications System (BayRICS) vision was established by the 10  Custer Telephone Cooperative – Idaho Bay Area Counties and 3 core cities, San Francisco,  Matanuska Telephone Association - Alaska Oakland, and San Jose in 2006 through the creation  NorthwestCell – Missouri of a strategic plan with the goal of providing voice and  Pioneer Cellular - Oklahoma data interoperability throughout the Bay Area region.  S and R Communications - Indiana BayRICS is a state of the art communications  Strata Networks – Utah system-of-systems. Bay Area Wireless Enhanced  Thumb Cellular - Michigan Broadband (BayWEB) is the broadband component of BayRICS which has acquired 700 MHz in which an Pioneer Cellular launched commercial LTE service LTE-based public safety system is intended to be on April 30, 2012. deployed. In April 2011, the first public-safety LTE pilot network in the San Francisco Bay Area was Cellcom, a rural carrier for Wisconsin and Michigan, tested. These tests were commissioned by the East launched commercial LTE service on April 30, 2012 Bay Communications System Authority, which initially in Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, Appleton, oversaw the pilot LTE network deployment. Oshkosh, Wausau, Oconto and Marinette Counties. BendBroadband announced on May 17, 2012 that AT&T Mobility launched commercial LTE service on the company had upgraded its network, making it the September 18, 2011 in 700 MHz (Band 17) in Atlanta, first carrier in Central Oregon to offer commercial LTE Chicago, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, offering service. BendBroadband will be shutting down its four LTE-compatible devices: HTC Jetstream tablet, HSPA+ wireless network at end June 2012 and will AT&T USBConnect Momentum 4G, AT&T Mobile only be offering the LTE service. Hotspot Elevate 4G, and AT&T USBConnect Adrenaline. In December 2011 AT&T introduced new Wireless holds 700 MHz Band 12 spectrum LTE smartphones - LG Nitro™ HD, HTC Vivid ™, and for most of Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama. On Samsung Galaxy S ™ II Skyrocket™ plus the Galaxy March 8, 2012 the company confirmed plans to invest Tab 8.9™. AT&T has committed to introduce LTE-A $60 million and rollout beginning September 2012 in Evolution to LTE Report

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20 Mississippi markets covering 2,700 square miles, Mexico and Utah, enabling fixed and mobile service a population of 1.2 million, enabled by over 360 sites. for over 30,000 households (c. 135,000 people) and 1,000 businesses in 15 of the largest communities in CenturyLink plans to deploy LTE in 700 MHz. the Navajo Nation, including Window Rock, Shiprock, Kayenta, Chinle, and Tuba City. The project will also Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation provide high-capacity connectivity on the combined (ETC) is deploying an LTE network in its Indiana middle-mile backbone to 49 more tribal communities. service area. Satellite TV provider Dish Network applied to the Leap Wireless' Cricket subsidiary launched FCC in August 2011 for approval to deploy LTE- commercial LTE service on December 21, 2011 in Advanced in S-band Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) Tucson in AWS spectrum. Leap Wireless signed a 5- spectrum bought from TerreStar, added to spectrum year wholesale agreement with Clearwire for capacity acquired from the purchase of satellite company off-load as a supplement to Cricket's LTE network. DBSD North America, for a total of 40 MHz (2000- 2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz). In March 2012 the Aircell aims to use LTE to boost its in-flight network FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to capacity if sufficient spectrum is obtained. establish rules for stand-alone terrestrial services using 2 GHz MSS spectrum. If the waiver is allowed, CDMA operator is LTE service launch is anticipated around 2016 deploying an LTE network targeting launch end 2012. Greenfield operator Lightsquared is planning to Clearwire Corp. requested 3GPP to standardize LTE deploy the first US wholesale-only LTE network, and TDD for 2496 – 2690 MHz operation (Band 41) and selected its infrastructure supplier for deployment released results of trials carried out on LTE TDD and using 1.4 to 1.6 GHz, mostly (46 MHz) in L-Band. FDD systems in Phoenix, Arizona. Clearwire is a However the company must work through major member of the Global TD-LTE Initiative, and in regulatory obstacles because the FCC ruled that its August 2011 committed to deploy an LTE overlay, proposed operating frequency interferes with GPS incorporating key features of LTE-Advanced. The and aircraft flight safety systems. Lightsquared LTE TDD mode is expected to be deployed in 20 announced plans in February 2012 to lay off almost MHz of spectrum. Clearwire announced plans to have half of its employees, and filed for bankruptcy in May 5,000 LTE TDD sites operating by June 2013, at in order to try to continue operations. which time VoLTE will also be supported. LTE services will begin in early 2013 in 31 markets. Rural CDMA operator Mosaic Telecom (NW Wisconsin) holds 700 MHz and AWS spectrum and Sprint plans to deploy a commercial LTE FDD launched commercial LTE service in July 2011. network in exisitng1900 MHz spectrum, targeting mid- 2012 launch, and will also use 800 MHz (ESMR NetAmerica Alliance LLC is an initiative aiming to spectrum) in 2012 by moving its iDEN customers onto help bring LTE mobile broadband services to 700 its CDMA push-to-talk service. Sprint will have 250 MHz and AWS spectrum holders for consumers and million LTE pops coverage by end 2013 and continue businesses in smaller markets and rural areas. fill in of smaller markets with LTE from early 2014. NetAmerica joins forces with rural independent Sprint said it won’t sell WiMax™ service after 2012 license holders deploying new converged 4G and will deploy LTE-Advanced technology in 800 mobile/fixed networks and provide them with MHz by 1H 2013 using 3GPP Release 10 in 10x10 business and network services including combined configuration. buying power, nationwide branding, 24x7 network monitoring, core networking elements, apps As part of a $32.1 million stimulus grant, Commnet development and other key services. Wireless, LLC will develop and operate an LTE www.netAmericaAlliance.com network in the Navajo Nation. The grant, plus partial matching funds, will provide broadband infrastructure Network operators Etex Telephone Cooperative, access to the Navajo Nation across Arizona, New Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Peoples Evolution to LTE Report

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Telephone Cooperative, and S&T Telephone US Cellular in partnership with King Street Wireless Cooperative/Communications have committed to commercially launched 700 MHz LTE service i on LTE network deployments and joined NetAmerica March 22, 2012 in selected cities in Iowa, Maine, Alliance. On October 26, 2011, NetAmerica Alliance North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin. In announced a live LTE pilot network. NetAmerica 2H 2012 LTE coverage will expand to cover more Alliance members are using the pilot network to cities in Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, develop, test and refine operating methodologies Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington prior to turn-up of commercial service. Peoples and West Virginia; more cities will follow. By end Telephone Cooperative launched commercial LTE 2012, 50% of its customers will be covered by LTE. service in rural Texas on February 14, 2012 having The first user devices include the Samsung Galaxy replaced its WiMax™ offer with LTE in 700 MHz. The Tab 10.1 and the Galaxy S Aviator. US Cellular says initial service phase moved over 200 residential users that the Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot will join from WiMax™ to LTE in Eastern Texas. their LTE device line up in late Spring, along with an LTE dongle and more smartphones later in 2012. Panhandle (PTCI) owns spectrum covering six counties comprised of more than 45,000 people, VTel Wireless is deploying an LTE network in rural nearly 20,000 households and covers over 7,500 Vermont, estimated completion date Q4 2012. square miles. PTCI launched commercial LTE service at end March 2012, initially in rural Oklahoma; US regional operator Penasco Valley the network consists of 45 towers covering 5,000 Telecommunications (PVT) is deploying an LTE square miles and 30,000 population covered. network in the states of New Mexico and Texas, to operate under the Fuego Wireless brand. Rural regional carrier Sprocket Wireless (brand of Cross Wireless), also in Oklahoma, has announced On January 25, 2011 the FCC mandated LTE for first plans to deploy an LTE network. responders (public safety communications). The Order and FNPRM requires all 700 MHz public safety O2 Secure Wireless, an emerging Internet mobile broadband networks to use a common air communications company, has announced it has interface, specifically LTE, to support roaming and embarked on phase one of its LTE network strategy. interoperable communications. Mandating of a single The company plans to provide coverage to over technology by the FCC is unprecedented. 500,000 customers in under-served or un-served markets in Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, The City of Charlotte Council awarded a contract in North Carolina, and South Carolina. October 2011 for an LTE Public Safety Network in this dedicated Public Safety 700 MHz band. Public Service Wireless is deploying a 700 MHz LTE network in central and south-west Georgia. On April 26, 2012 two key members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee South Georgia Regional Information Technology on Communications and Technology - Congressman Authority is deploying a 700MHz LTE system in Cliff Stearns and Congresswoman Doris Matsui, South Georgia introduced a bill (H.R 4817) calling for re-purposing and pairing of the 1755-1850 MHz band with the WiMAX™ operator SpeedConnect is deploying internationally harmonized 2155 – 2180 MHz band infrastructure in Michigan which includes LTE and (FCC's AWS-3). H.R. 4817 would require pairing and WiMAX™ technologies. auction within three years of February 22, 2012. The President would be required to clear 1755-1780 MHz Texas Energy Network (TEN) plans to deploy a within 5 years unless it can be shown that relocation nationwide LTE network, initially of a particular government assignment is not possible targeting the oil and gas industries. "without jeopardizing essential military capability." If H.R. 4817 is enacted and the paired 50 MHz block is is upgrading its CDMA infrastructure auctioned and put into use in the near term, it would and adding LTE to its network be a big step toward lessening the "spectrum crunch". Evolution to LTE Report

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PUBLIC SAFETY – Band 14 deployments. The 2.6 GHz trial was enabled by a (788-798/758-768 MHz) development license from regulator Industry Canada.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Industry Canada is planning to auction 700 MHz (LVMPD) is trialling LTE in band 14. (aligning with US band plan) and 2.6 GHz in 2012 and scheduled an information session on May 30. Miami-Dade police officers are also trialling LTE in band 14. Argentina

Canada Telefonica completed lab trials of LTE in March 2010.A field trial undertaken mid-November to mid- Rogers Wireless launched Canada’s first December 2010 in Buenos Aires claimed to be the commercial LTE service on July 7, 2011 beginning in first in AWS spectrum in Central and South America. Ottawa. The company says that by end 2012 the LTE network will cover 20 million people. Personal tested LTE in Puerto Madero (June 2010), and in December 2010 announced a trial in Cordoba. Bell Mobility launched commercial LTE services in Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo Regulator SECOM is planning to allocate 850 MHz and Guelph on September 14, 2011. Coverage was and 1900 MHz spectrum which was returned by extended to Halifax, Dartmouth and Belleville by Movistar when parent Telefonica bought some of the November 1, 2011. Customers fallback to DC-HSPA+ assets of former operator Movicom from Bell South. or HSPA+ outside LTE coverage. Bahamas TELUS launched commercial LTE service on February 10, 2012 in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, BTC is deploying a commercial LTE network as an Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, Kitchener, addition to the GSM/EDGE and HSPA network. Waterloo, Hamilton, Guelph, Belleville, Ottawa, Montreal, Québec City, Halifax and Yellowknife, Regulator URCA has launched a consultation on planning coverage for 25 million pops by end 2012. policy for new spectrum bands, including 700 MHz. Comments were required by February 20, 2012. MTS Allstream is deploying a commercial LTE network, targeting launch in 2012. Belize

Sasktel announced phase 1 of its LTE deployment BTL (DigiCell) is deploying an LTE network upgrade will begin in the fall of 2012 to Regina and Saskatoon in 2012. and surrounding areas. LTE will be deployed to other urban and rural areas from 2013 based on demand. Bolivia The company will deploy VoLTE in 2013. Entel Movil is trialling LTE in La Paz. Wind Mobile confirmed an LTE trial in February 2011 Brazil Videotron plans to deploy LTE. Sky Brasil commercially launched LTE TDD services Rural WiMAX™ operator Xplornet Communications (2.6 GHz - Band 38) on December 13, 2011 in announced on December 8, 2011 that testing of LTE Brasilia. More cities will be covered in 2012. TDD had been successfully completed in the 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands. The trials demonstrated a Oi has been trialling LTE trial since mid-June 2011 seamless LTE TDD option over existing WiMAX together with four system vendors for tests in infrastructure, offering a smooth migration path (from laboratory conditions and in live networks in various WiMAX) to LTE TDD. The trial in 3.5 GHz used the cities. Testing is reported to include using 1800 MHz same band that Xplornet uses for current (WiMAX) spectrum and the company has confirmed it may Evolution to LTE Report

June 4, 2012 deploy LTE1800 subject to the conditions of the Regulator Subtel released bidding documents for 2.6 upcoming 2.6 GHz spectrum auction. TIM Brasil has GHz spectrum licences on December 16, 2011. stressed the importance of early release of 700 MHz Proposals were received from Movistar, Claro and for LTE. Vivo has been trialling LTE and plans to Entelwhich are currently being evaluated. Three 20 deploy a commercial network. Claro has been testing MHz blocks are to be offered. It is understand there is LTE in 2.6 GHz since Q4 2011 no regulatory barrier to operators deploying LTE in current mobile spectrum. The Sao Paulo military police force is testing LTE in 700 MHz, and is trialling with 5 base stations. Colombia

The Brazil Army is testing LTE in 700MHz for public Une-EPM is deploying an LTE2600 network. The first security solutions. The network was installed in base station was activated on November 28, 2011 September 2011 at two sites in Brasilia covering and the network is now in test phase in Bogotá and Esplanada dos Ministérios, and Communications Medellín. Commercial service launch is scheduled in Center and the Army Electronic Warfare (CCOMGEX) 2H 2012. UNE has not yet set LTE service prices.

Independent technology institution CPqD has tested The Ministry of ICT (MinTIC) via Resolution 3263 LTE in 450 MHz reportedly in Campinas with an dated December 29, 2011 invited expressions of official attending from the Ministry of interest to participate in an auction for spectrum in Communications. Tests were also made in 2.6 GHz. Band IV (AWS), Band II (PCS1900) and Band VII (2.6 GHz) for LTE network deployments. The deadline for Algar Telecom (CTBC) is conducting LTE trials in comments was extended to April 16, 2012. The 850 MHz and 1800 MHz. Regulatory approval is auction is scheduled to start on August 8, 2012. needed for commercial services in these frequencies. 10 companies have expressed interest in participating Regulator Anatel auctioned 15 lots of frequency sub- in the auction, including local operators as well as bands on December 6, 2011 raising USD 132.7 foreign operators. Tigo is interested to participate in million. 39 lots were not auctioned, including 29 the auction and already announced plans to deploy a designated for WiMAX™. TIM, Oi and Sercomtel commercial LTE network. Nextel and Avantel are bought spectrum in the 1800 MHz band. Claro amongst new players expressing interest in bought spectrum in the 800 MHz band. Anatel will participating in the auctions. auction 120 MHz of 2.6 GHz spectrum, giving operators the option to deploy LTE earlier should they Costa Rica acquire an MMDS operator who currently holds spectrum. 2.6 GHz had previously been allocated to Claro & ICE are considering deploying LTE in 2012. MMDS operators for pay TV, and they will keep 70 MHz. The aim is for LTE to be commercially live Dominican Republic before the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Anatel plans to auction 2.6 GHz and 450 MHz spectrum in May 2012 Orange Dominicana trialled LTE since April 2011 and auction 3.5 GHz spectrum in 2H 2012. Discussions are planned from 2H 2012 on use of 700 Ecuador MHz once digital TV switchover is completed (2016). According to the ITU, Brazil needs 980 MHz by 2015 The and Information Society to keep up with demand, and by 2012, 764 MHz will Ministry (MINTEL) announced the National have been offered. Broadband Plan is to be strengthened to assist development of high speed Internet access to Chile underserved areas. New measures include a resolution to implement LTE in all regions. Entel PCS completed an LTE trial at the Universidad Considering the benefits of the new mobile de Chile. Movistar has publicly demonstrated LTE. technologies, the Telecommunication and Information Claro has also been trialling LTE. Society Ministry (MINTEL) and the National Secretary Evolution to LTE Report

June 4, 2012 of Telecommunications (SENATEL) are organizing Peru various events to demonstrate new mobile technologies like LTE, in order to increase the Telefonica Movistar has been trialling LTE. technological and social development. Ministerio de Transporte y Comunicaciones del Perú The government seeks to publicize the benefits of the published a consultation on use of 700 MHz and new mobile technologies to the society in general. AWS spectrum for comments by March 31, 2011.

CONATEL has advised GSA about several LTE- Puerto Rico focused events and trials held or planned in Ecuador:

May 2012 – Quito AT&T Puerto Rico launched commercial LTE Seminar, live demos of HSPA+ (1900/2100 MHz) and services in 700 MHz on November 20, 2011 in San LTE (2.6 GHz) technologies Juan and continues to expand coverage.

August 17-18, 2011 - Quito Claro launched limited LTE services in 700 MHz on Seminar, LTE demo in 2.6 GHz band Nov 24, 2011. October 17, 2011 - Guayaquil Seminar, LTE demo in AWS (1700/2100 MHz) band CDMA operator Open Mobile launched its 700 MHz commercial LTE service on April 19, 2012.

Guatemala Uruguay Regulator SIT said bands suitable for LTE include 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, AWS, and 2.1 GHz. Antel launched commercial LTE services on December 13, 3011 in AWS spectrum in Montevideo Jamaica and Punta del Este. Antel has requested access to 700 MHz for LTE and awaits the regulator’s decision.

Claro is reported to be deploying an LTE system. According to press reports, Claro and Movistar have Digicel has agreed to acquire the company from expressed interest in bidding for new spectrum for America Movil. Further announcements are awaited. LTE. Wireless broadband company Dedicado is

planning to invest US$ 5 million in deployment of Mexico “4Motion” network using WiMAX and LTE in 3.5 GHz.

Telefónica and Telcel have conducted tests of LTE. In May 2012 the government passed a Decree Telcel is preparing for commercial launch to governing DTT implementation. Digital broadcasting consumers during April 2012. Telefónica plans to will start within a 12 months and the analog switch off launch LTE by 2013. The government plans to will take place on November 21, 2015. auction new spectrum in 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz. Venezuela MVS Comunicaciones announced a US$ 1 billion investment in LTE as part of a consortium; requires Regulator Conatel has issued an invitation for the regulatory approval. A wholesale model is proposed. allocation of 35 MHz paired spectrum in various bands within the range 1710 – 2170 MHz. Panama Applications are required by June 6, 2012.

Cable and Wireless Panama is planning to deploy an Movistar has been testing LTE in the country and LTE network and has identified a network partner. plans to introduce LTE by end 21012. Digitel has requested additional spectrum in the 1800 MHz band Paraguay to support the rollout of LTE (LTE1800).

Vox (Copaco) plans to deploy a commercial LTE WiMAX™ operator Movilmax has a nationwide network, targeting launch by August 2012. license holding 48 MHz of 2.5 GHz spectrum and Evolution to LTE Report

June 4, 2012 recently announced that the company is migrating to contiguous blocks of spectrum in NSW, Victoria and LTE. South Australia, had been approved by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Asia Pacific and Oceania NBN Co - established to design, build and operate the national broadband network, appointed Ericsson Australia to build and operate a 2.3GHz LTE TDD fixed- wireless broadband network. It will serve rural All three mobile operators have confirmed that they Australia with download speeds of up to 12 Mbps and will be deploying LTE networks using 1800 MHz upload speeds reaching 1 Mbps, ensuring a spectrum (LTE1800). Telstra commercially launched significant improvement on existing services. LTE service (LTE1800) on September 27, 2011 in capital city CBDs (central business districts) and EnergyAustralia’s Ausgrid trialled an LTE platform more than 30 regional and metropolitan centres. The at 15 sites in 2011, with the intent to migrate to a full NextG network upgrade uses Telstra’s existing 1800 LTE network. EnergyAustralia was chosen by the MHz spectrum refarmed to deliver LTE to areas Government to lead the Smart Grid, Smart City where traffic demand is most concentrated and is demonstration project to test Australia’s first fully integrated with Telstra’s existing HSPA+ service in integrated, commercial-scale smart grid. the 850MHz band. Telstra offers dual mode LTE/HSPA+ mobile broadband devices for seamless WiMAX™ operator Vivid Wireless trialled LTE TDD operation across 1800 MHz and 850 MHz. Telstra is in Sydney for 2 months from December 2010 in high currently trialling IMS but says it will not rush into demand, high density, inner city conditions. voice until coverage is ubiquitous on the LTE layer. Commercial network launch is expected by 2012 in 2.3 GHz spectrum. Vivid Wireless is a member of the In May 2012 Telstra announced that its 1,000th LTE Global TD-LTE Initiative. See remarks above relating base station had been activated and also confirmed to the proposed purchase of Vivid Wireless by Optus. that at least 300,000 customers are using LTE capable devices on its network. WiMAX™ operator BigAir manages one of the largest metropolitan fixed wireless networks in Optus is running an LTE1800 trial for over 1,000 Australia and has confirmed plans to deploy LTE for users in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley areas of commercial service in 2012-2013 timeframe. New South Wales ahead of commercial service capital city launch (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth) from ACMA announced the first formal steps toward a joint mid-2012. Optus announced on February 20, 2012 its auction of new licences in 700 MHz DD and 2.6 GHz. conditional agreement to purchase Vivid Wireless. Two blocks of 45 MHz in the range 703-748 MHz and The sale has received regulatory approval (ACCC 758-803 MHz will be reallocated from November 2, and FIRB), however approval is needed for Vivid 2011 until December 31, 2014. Two 70 MHz blocks of Wireless’ 98 MHz of 2.3 GHz spectrum licenses being 2.6 GHz spectrum will be reallocated from November renewed - which Optus intends to use for LTE TDD. 2, 2011 until January 31, 2016 for the Perth area and In May 2012 Optus and Vodafone announced a major September 30, 2014 for everywhere else in Australia. site sharing roaming deal, subject to ACCC approval. Draft rules for the auction process were published by ACMA on April 11, 2012. Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) confirmed results of its LTE1800 trial in Q4 2010 in Newcastle, Confirmation is awaited of firm dates for the auction, NSW with 10 MHz of 1800 MHz spectrum. Downlink and when new spectrum can be brought into use. speeds up to 74.3 Mbps were achieved. Upgrading of the network (around 5,800 2G and 3G base station China sites) is underway. In September 2011 VHA announced that an agreement between the company China Mobile is building its TD-SCDMA network so and the Australasian Railway Association, which that sites and other elements are reusable for LTE holds licenses for 1800 MHz spectrum, to create TDD. China Mobile ran a pilot of LTE TDD technology Evolution to LTE Report

June 4, 2012 until September 2011 using 850 base stations in 6 combined FDD and TDD network, using its newly- cities in Phase 1 working with several infrastructure, acquired TDD spectrum. devices and chipset vendors. This followed a large- scale showcase trial network during the 2010 World SmarTone is planning to deploy LTE1800 before end Expo in Shanghai. China Mobile has now entered the 2012. SmarTone bought 2 x 5 MHz of 850 MHz second phase of trials including setting up trial spectrum in March 2011 for HSPA+. SmarTone said networks in three new cities, Beijing, Tianjin and in future it could also be used for LTE. Qingda. China Mobile plans to have 20,000 LTE TDD base sites covering 500 million people by end 2012, On February 6, 2012 regulator OFCA (ex-OFTA) increasing to 200,000 by end 2013. Commercial announced its auction results after 6 bidding rounds service launch is anticipated in 2013-2014. China for 90 MHz of 2.3 GHz spectrum for BWA services, Mobile has 1.9 GHz, 2.0 GHz, 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz divided into 3 x 30 MHz blocks. 30 MHz blocks were bands (classified as F, A, E and D bands). Trials use won each by Hutchison Telephone Company Limited, the D and F bands. China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited, and new entrant 21 ViaNet Group Limited. China Telecom plans to launch an LTE service, expected in 2012, which will be integrated with CDMA China Mobile HK launched commercial LTE FDD systems in 17 provinces. LTE deployment timescales services in 2.6 GHz on April 25, 2012 and is evolving of China Unicom are not known to GSA at this time. the network to also support LTE TDD this year.

In Hong Kong SAR, 2 x 15 MHz blocks of 2.6 GHz In an announcement on December 29, 2011 OFCA spectrum were obtained via auction each by China launched a consultation on auctioning spectrum in the Mobile HK (Peoples Phone), Genius Brand 2.5/2.6GHz range, offering five blocks of 2 x 5 MHz, (Hutchison Telecom/PCCW JV) and CSL Limited. by auction which would be held in Q1 2013 at the earliest. A total of 50 MHz in the 2515 – 2540 MHz On November 25, 2010 CSL Limited commercially and 2635 – 2660 MHz bands will be available for launched its combined LTE2600/1800/DC-HSPA+ assignment. Comments were due February 29, 2012. network for corporate services, extended to all customers on May 16, 2011. LTE1800 sites have Guam been added incrementally. Although the first LTE1800 site was on air at the initial launch, now LTE1800 is IT&E is deploying an LTE network. more widely available in several in-building locations and in general commercial use (shown in this report India as from November 2011 as advised by CSL). The 2.3 GHz BWA auction began with 11 companies Genius Brand is deploying a city wide LTE network of bidding for 2 blocks in each of the 22 circles. The approximately 2,000 base stations on which government had earlier allocated one 20 MHz Hutchison and PCCW operate their respective unpaired spectrum block each to MTNL and BSNL. commercial LTE services. Tikona Digital won spectrum in 5 circles. Qualcomm and Bharti Airtel won 4 circles each. Qualcomm PCCW commercially launched LTE service on April gained spectrum in the key circles of Delhi, Mumbai, 25, 2012. Its Mobile (+Wi-Fi) broadband service is Haryana and Kerala, announced Global Holding branded “Netvigator Everywhere” and is supported by Corporation and Tulip Telecom as initial shareholders PCCW’s territory-wide 42Mbps DC-HSPA+ mobile for its LTE venture for network deployment, and has service integrated with the company’s 100 Mbps Wi- been undertaking trials. In May 2012 it was Fi (almost 10,000 hotspots) in an auto-connect/ traffic announced that Bharti Airtel will buy 49% of the off-load arrangement. Qualcomm license, comprising the 26% owned by Global Holding Corporation and Tulip Telecom, plus a Hutchison 3 HK launched its commercial LTE further 23% of the company (according to reports, as service on May 2, 2012. Hutchison said it will build a a first step to taking full ownership in 2014). Bharti has BWA licenses in four other circles - Kolkata, Evolution to LTE Report

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Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra. Bharti Airtel is reached on March 18, 2012. On May 23, 2012 NTT a member of the Global TD-LTE Initiative. On April DoCoMo said planned to bid for 700 MHz spectrum. 10, 2012 Bharti Airtel commercially launched India’s first LTE service (TDD) in Kolkata. Commercial LTE KDDI is deploying LTE and will continue to operate its service opened in Bangalore on May 7, 2012. 800 MHz CDMA network for voice traffic. KDDI has 20 MHz of spectrum for LTE and plans to Aircel, winning BWA spectrum in 8 circles, has been commercially launch LTE in 2012 using 800/1500 trialling LTE TDD. On November 30, 2010 Reliance MHz spectrum subject to frequency re-arrangements Industries showcased results from its field trial of being completed, targeting mobile broadband LTE TDD. BSNL and MTNL are studying introducing coverage for 96.5% of the country by March 2015. LTE TDD possibly in addition to current WiMAX deployments. BSNL had acquired BWA spectrum eMobile launched its commercial LTE service in 1.7 licenses in the 2.6 GHz band in 22 circles for $1.6 GHz spectrum on March 15, 2012. Coverage is billion. scheduled to cover 99% of the population of major cities Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya by end June 2012 Infotel Broadband was the only pan-India winner, later bought by Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL). RIL is Softbank Mobile, a member of the Global TD-LTE expected to commercially launch LTE TDD in 2012. Initiative, commercially launched XGP/LTE TDD services on February 24, 2012 via its subsidiary Tikona Digital has committed to deploy LTE TDD. Wireless City Planning and following a pre- commercial pilot service which began November 1, Regulator TRAI is consulting on 700 MHz spectrum 2011. The coverage area includes Sapporo, Saitama, and IMT-Advanced (incl. LTE-Advanced) systems. Chiba, Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Fukuoka, Fukuoka City, Kitakyushu City and Indonesia today covers 30 cities. The first device offered was the "ULTRA WiFi 4G SoftBank 101SI” portable router. Telkomsel, XL Axiata, and Indosat have been The first smartphones will be offered in September- trialling LTE technology and plan to deploy LTE. October 2012. The network is deployed in 20 MHz of Indosat trialled LTE in 2.6 GHz in 2010 and in 2.5 GHz spectrum bought from Willcom (PHS October 2011 announced completion of a trial of operator). LTE service will be introduced in 2.1 GHz LTE1800 in 10 MHz bandwidth in Surabaya and in a later phase. Denpasar in Bali. Indosat plans to deploy LTE in re- farmed 1800 MHz spectrum. It is understood that 1800 MHz spectrum may be allocated for LTE services in Japan in future. CDMA operator Bakrie Telecom plans to introduce LTE in future, and may trial LTE in 2012. Malaysia

Regulator SDPPI is consulting on the use of 2300 – In February 2012 Maxis confirmed plans to rollout an 2360 MHz spectrum (part of Band 40) for BWA which LTE network in the Klang Valley, Penang, Johor could lead to licenses being awarded in August 2012. Bahru and other key areas over the next 5 years. Commercial launch is anticipated mid 2013. Celcom Japan is trialling LTE in 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum. DiGi plans to launch LTE in 2.6 GHz by 2013. U NTT DoCoMo launched Japan’s first commercial LTE Mobile announced on March 15, 2011 plans to system on December 24, 2010 in 2.1 GHz under the launch a commercial LTE network in 2.6 GHz. “Xi™” brand in the Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka areas. DoCoMo is aiming to cover 98% of the population Celcom Axiata and Maxis are reported to be in talks with LTE by March 2015 and is targeting 30 million about 900 MHz and 1800 MHz spectrum re-farming. LTE subscriptions by this date. NTT DoCoMo WiMAX™ operator Packet One Networks (Malaysia) announced that the 2 million LTE subs milestone was Sdn. Bhd intends to upgrade its existing 2.3 GHz network with an LTE TDD overlay. P1 says it will Evolution to LTE Report

June 4, 2012 focus on LTE TDD in 2013. P1 base stations are City. The company said its entire mobile network dual-mode WiMAX™ and LTE TDD capable. P1 says (13,000 base stations) is being upgraded to support by end 2012 they will have 2,300 WiMAX™ sites, half LTE by mid-2012. Each site can be activated for LTE of which will be LTE TDD ready. P1 expects to have or HSPA+ operation depending market requirements. built between 4,000 – 5,000 LTE TD sites by 2015. Globe Telecom has completed LTE trials and from WiMAX™ operator Asiaspace has confirmed its plan January 2012 is converting all sites to support LTE. to launch LTE TDD in 2.3 GHz before end 2012. Piltel is understood to be seeking the remaining 3G Regulator MCMC has named nine recipients of 2.6 license in the country to deploy LTE services. GHz spectrum, understood to be DiGi, Celcom Axiata, Maxis, U Mobile, WiMAX operators Bayan Telecommunications has indicated plans to Asiaspace, P1, REDtone International, YTL deploy LTE in existing 1800 MHz spectrum. Communications. The ninth is Puncak Semangat. Singapore A number of parties have enquired about access to 700 MHz, which MCMC is considering. MCMC is also M1 launched commercial LTE services in the financial consulting on re-farming 850/900/1800 MHz. district on June 21, 2011 in 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz. Nationwide coverage is planned in 2012. Nepal StarHub has completed LTE testing in 2.6 GHz and Ncell approached the Nepal Telecom Authority in 1800 MHz and an LTE1800 network in refarmed 1800 October 2010 for spectrum and a license for LTE MHz is being deployed for commercial launch in Q4 operation. Shareholder TeliaSonera is keen to 2012. StarHub plans to trial VoLTE by end 2012 (and proceed if permission/spectrum are granted, for is trialling IMS) depending on device availability. launch in 2012. GSA has been advised that discussions with NTA are continuing. SingTel launched commercial LTE service on December 22, 2011 in 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz New Zealand spectrum, priced for new subscribers at S$69.90/month. Existing Premium 21 customers can Telecom New Zealand showcased LTE in Auckland upgrade. The plan is limited initially to USB dongles in 2011. On May 14, 2012 the company announced which are provided at no charge. Initial service is in plans to launch a customer trial before end 2012. the Central Business District, planned to extend to high data usage regions. 80% coverage of Singapore Vodafone New Zealand has trialled LTE and is is targeted by 2012, extending to islandwide by early committed to deployment. 2013. SingTel also trialled LTE overseas with carriers in which it holds stakes i.e. SingTel Optus (Australia), Kordia is considering an upgrade of its 2.3 GHz rural Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (Philippines). mobile network to LTE. 700 MHz digital dividend spectrum is expected to be auctioned in 2012. SingTel announced the launch of LTE service for consumer smartphone effective from 5 June 2012 for Woosh is considering an upgrade of its 2.3 GHz rural customers buying an LTE-enabled phone with a mobile network to LTE. 700 MHz digital dividend SingTel Flexi or iFlexi plan. The HTC One XL, LG spectrum is expected to be auctioned in 2012. Woosh Optimus LTE and Samsung Galaxy SII LTE are is a member of the Global TD-LTE Initiative available at launch.

The Philippines Regulator IDA plans to auction 1800 MHz, 2.3 GHz, and 2.6 GHz spectrum, according to a new Smart Communications announced on April 16, consultation paper. QMax Communications has been 2011 opening of commercial LTE service in Boracay assigned channels in the 2.3 GHz band, while the 2.6 and is rolling out in other areas, most recently Davao GHz band is shared between M1, PacketOne, Evolution to LTE Report

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SingTel Mobile and StarHub for which rights will on April 23, 2012 that LTE coverage is available in 84 expire on Jun. 30, 2015. The 1800 MHz spectrum is cities. The company said it could launch VoLTE currently assigned to SingTel Mobile, StarHub Mobile, service in October 2012. and M1, and will expire on March 31, 2017. IDA will also seek to attract new market entrants. For 4G Regulator KCC conducted an auction of three services in the 1800 MHz band, IDA plans to allocate spectrum blocks in August 2011 in 800, 1800 MHz 140 MHz i.e. 2 x 70 MHz paired for LTE FDD. For the and 2.1 GHz bands. SK Telecom and KT were 2.3 GHz band, 30 MHz will be allocated and will likely barred from bidding for 2.1 GHz spectrum. Winners be for the deployment of LTE TDD. IDA plans to gain immediate access to the new spectrum except allocate 150MHz of 2.6 GHz spectrum i.e. 2 x 60 MHz for 800 MHz which will be allocated from July 2012. paired and 30 MHz unpaired. IDA stated that SK Telecom won 20 MHz of 1800 MHz spectrum. KT operators that successfully bid for at least 30 MHz of won 10 MHz of 800 MHz spectrum. LG U Plus won spectrum in the 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands will be 20 MHz in 2.1 GHz and will deploy LTE in this band. required to provide nationwide 4G systems and service coverage by Jun. 30, 2016 - one year after Sri Lanka existing licenses expire. Dialog Axiata announced live LTE trials from May 5, South Korea 2011 in Colombo Fort and the Colombo 2, 3, 4 and Narahenpita areas of the city. Dialog Axiata is LG U Plus launched commercial LTE service with seeking additional spectrum in 1800 MHz for 500 base stations on July 1, 2011 in Seoul and 2 deployment of a commercial LTE network. other cities, using 10 MHz in Band 5 (850 MHz) spectrum. LG U Plus announced that nationwide Mobitel announced on May 6, 2011 completion of an coverage has been achieved. LTE services are now LTE trial, which achieved 96 Mbps downlink speed in available nationwide in 84 cities, 80 counties, and 889 2.6 GHz. More trials are planned in other bands. The towns, along all highways, and in subways, airports company uses the same infrastructure vendor for its and railway stations. Choi Taek-jin, VP, LG Uplus, commercial network deployment. Etisalat’s DC- told Yonhap News: “We are aiming to provide VoLTE HSPA+ network is reported as being “LTE ready”. service starting in October 2012 after completing the nationwide LTE network by March 2012.” Taiwan

SK Telecom launched commercial LTE service in Chunghwa Telecom has been trialling LTE in 2.6 Seoul on July 1, 2011 in10 MHz in Band 5 (850 MHz). GHz and 700 MHz spectrum. The company has The company brought forward it’s nationwide (84 completed LTE tests on the high-speed rail system in cities) coverage date to April 1, 2012, at which time TDD and FDD modes using 2.6 GHz. FarEasTone 1.7 million LTE subscriptions had been gained. SK and China Mobile are co-operating on an LTE TDD Telecom started in December 2011 to install dual- trial network in Taipei. The National Chiao Tung mode femtocells with LTE and Wi-Fi which, according University conducted a trial of LTE TDD in 2010. to the Small Cell Forum, are the first LTE femtocells on a commercial network. In May 2012 SK Telecom Regulator NCC has suggested that LTE licenses may announced it is trialling multi-carrier LTE to allow be issued by mid-2014. Frequencies for LTE look combining of Band 5 (850 MHz) and 1800 MHz (Band likely to be in the 700, 900, and 1800 MHz bands. 3) assets for LTE. SK Telecom won 20 MHz of 1800 Consultations are on-going with interested parties. MHz spectrum in the recent auction. Commercial APT recommendation in the 700MHz band launch of multi-carrier LTE is expected from July (APT/AWF/REP-14, Sep 2010) is being followed. 2012, extending across all of Seoul by end 2012 and to 23 other major cities by early 2013. BWA operators Global Mobile, Tatung, FET and VMAX have technology-neutral licenses and can KT commercially launched LTE services in Seoul on apply to alter their plans to adopt different mobile January 3, 2012. LTE is deployed in re-farmed 1800 technologies, including LTE. MHz (Band 3) spectrum (LTE1800). KT announced Evolution to LTE Report

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WiMAX™ operator Global Mobile has applied to the Andorra government for approval to amend its license to allow a switch to LTE TDD and began testing in March and Andorra Telecom plans to deploy LTE by 2012. plans to select 5 areas for a trial. Armenia PHS and WiMax operator Fitel is trialling LTE TDD for one year from July 1, 2011 in Taoyuan, and is VivaCell-MTS announced commercial launch of LTE expected to request the NCC to allow migration from services on December 28, 2011, initially in Yerevan, WiMAX to LTE if the trial proves successful. using 2.6 GHz spectrum.

Thailand ArmenTel (Beeline/Vimpelcom) plans to deploy LTE.

Regulator NBTC has approved trialling of LTE in 2.3 Orange organized a public demonstration of LTE at GHz and 1800 MHz spectrum. the Orange Flagship Store November 4-5, 2010 and has committed to deploy a commercial LTE network. TOT is partnering with its concession holder AIS to trial 2.3 GHz LTE TDD in 20 MHz of its total 64 MHz Austria allocation, using 20 base stations in central Bangkok. The first test phase will run until May 2012. AIS Regulator TKK completed the auction of 2.6 GHz subsidiary Digital Phone Co has joined with CAT spectrum on September 20, 2010, raising €39.5m Telecom to test LTE FDD in 1800 MHz spectrum from A1 Telekom Austria, Hutchison 3, T-Mobile from mid-January 2012 in Maha Sarakham. This trial and Orange. 14 paired and 9 unpaired frequency has 8 base stations and will run until March 2012. blocks were sold. License conditions require coverage of at least 25% of the population by 2013. True Corp has requested approval to test LTE1800. A1 Telekom commercially launched LTE in Vienna and St. Pölten on November 5, 2010. Vietnam T-Mobile Austria launched a 60-cell site pilot LTE Regulator MIC has authorized trials by VNPT, Viettel, network in Innsbruck in July 2009 and entered a soft FPT Telecom, CMC, VTC, EVN Telecom and Gtel. launch phase on October 19, 2010. In May 2011, the Trial networks have been established in Hanoi by first LTE base station in Vienna went live. On July 28 FPT, Viettel and VDC (a member of VNPT). the company commercially launched LTE and its Internet All Inclusive LTE tariff. RusViet Telecom (an Alltech company) trialled an LTE network in 2010 in Hanoi. The company plans Orange Austria has tested LTE technology and won expanding coverage of its 2.6 GHz LTE network in 2 x 10 MHz of 2.6 GHz spectrum in the 2010 auction. 2012, including to Hi Chi Minh. 3 Austria commercially launched LTE service in Viettel said in May 2011 it had started testing an LTE Vienna on November 18, 2011. The owner of 3 deployment in Hanoi and HCM City, offering dongle- Austria (Hutchison) confirmed in February 2012 intent based services to 240 friendly customers. to acquire Orange Austria, which is subject to Digital dividend spectrum (700 MHz) will be allocated regulatory approval. after analog TV switch over to digital; this process is scheduled to begin in 2015 in the big cities. Regulator TKK has published its preliminary schedule for auctioning 800 MHz, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz Europe spectrum in September 2012. It is possible that the auction may be delayed because of the proposed 3 Austria – Orange Austria takeover. Abkhaz Azerbaijan Aquafon announced that LTE testing was performed in Suchumi in co-operation with Megafon. Bakcell is deploying a commercial LTE network. Evolution to LTE Report

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Azercell announced commercial service will begin on GHz for FDD systems. The auction ended November June 18, 2012 in the center of Baku, from this date 28, 2011. The new licences run for 15 years from July dongles can be bought. User tariffs are announced. 1, 2012. LTE FDD spectrum was acquired by the 3 The network uses 1800 MHz (LTE1800). mobile incumbents and TDD spectrum was won by new entrant BUCD – its choice of technology (WiMax Azerfon (Nar Mobile) has deployed its first LTE base or LTE TDD) is not known to GSA. station in Baku. BIPT launched a consultation on proposals to open WiMAX™ operator Sazz, (Azqtel) has 60 MHz of 3.5 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz for HSPA and GHz spectrum and is studying a possible migration to LTE. Comments were accepted until 1 October 2011. 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 Selected M-Tel customers in , Varna, Rousse and Dobrich customers have been testing its On April 1, 2012 former WiMAX™ operator Yota Bel LTE1800 pilot network free of charge since January launched a commercial LTE network in 2.6 GHz in 2012. The planned number of cities with LTE Minsk (29 base stations) and Grodno (9 base coverage is planned to increase gradually in 2012 stations), following a test phase beginning December 1, 2011. The Belarus State Commission on Radio On January 6, 2012 confirmed permission Frequencies issued Yota Bel a licence in December had been received from regulator CRC to start LTE 2008 to use 2 x 30 MHz 2.6 GHz spectrum. Users are testing, for which a test network will be built in Sofia. offered the Yota One LU150 LTE dongle. CRC stated December 15, 2011 that 3 technology- MTS (in co-operation with Beltelcom) and BeST neutral licences for vacant 1800 MHz frequencies had (Life) completed their LTE trials by May 1, 2011. been granted to Max Telecom (2х8 MHz), 4G Com EAD (2х8 MHz) and (2х5 MHz). BeST (Life) has been trialling LTE and has 2x15 MHz in 2.6 GHz for commercial network deployment. Croatia

Additional 900 and 1800 MHz spectrum is expected T-Hrvatski Telekom commercially launched LTE in to be allocated by the regulator in future. Digital 10 MHz of 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800) on March Dividend spectrum is expected from end 2015. 23, 2012 with free mobile data access on its LTE network until October 1, 2012 Belgium VIPNet demonstrated LTE in 800 MHz in March 2011 Mobistar is testing LTE and announced its intention and launched a 2-week long consumer trial for 20 to deploy LTE in both 1800 and 2600 MHz bands. customers on September 1 2011 in Novi Zagreb Belgacom (Proximus) is deploying LTE in 1800 MHz using 800 and 1800 MHz spectrum. VIPNet spectrum. A pilot for selected customers is running in announced its commercial LTE1800 service launch Hasselt, Mons, Waver and Haasrode. Base began on March 23, 2012 offering free mobile data access trialling LTE in 2011. MVNO and cable operator on its LTE network until the end of June 2012. Telenet trialled LTE in 2010 and in June 2011 acquired 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz which Velatel (Novi-net) holds 42 MHz spectrum in 3.5 GHz could be used for LTE. Clearwire Belgium plans to and is deploying an LTE TDD network since Q2 2012. launch an LTE TDD system by end 2012 in its existing 3.5 GHz spectrum. Regulator HAKOM has launched a consultation into the use of 900 and 1800 MHz spectrum for mobile Regulator BIPT auctioned 4G licenses for a total of broadband services, including LTE deployments and US$ 103.7 million, comprising 45 MHz of 2.6 GHz has confirmed an auction will be held of digital TDD spectrum and 3 x 20 MHz paired blocks in 2.6 dividend spectrum in 2H 2012 for LTE deployments. Evolution to LTE Report

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Telefonia O2 is trialling LTE. Regulator TJA awarded LTE licenses in 2.6 GHz spectrum to incumbent mobile operators EMT, Elisa In September 2011, the regulator CTU issued terms and Tele2 plus fixed-line operator Elion Enterprises. and conditions for a proposed auction of 800, 1800 and 2600 MHz spectrum in 2012. In March 2012 CTU TJA announced on December 16, 2011 that EMT, announced more details about the proposed auction Elisa and Tele2 are permitted to deploy mobile which will be held in November 2012. New spectrum broadband technologies e.g. LTE in 1800 MHz band. will be allocated at the end of the year with 15 years A consultation was simultaneously launched on the duration. CTU said that the 1800 MHz spectrum is procedures for allocating digital dividend spectrum. reserved for a possible entrant. Denmark EMT launched the first commercial LTE service in Estonia on December 17, 2010 in the city centers of An auction of 2500-2690 MHz and 2010-2020 MHz Tallinn, Tartu, Kohila, and at the IT College of Tallinn spectrum was completed on May 10, 2010. Spectrum University of Technology. On December 19, 2011 was awarded to Hi3G Denmark ApS; TDC A/S; Telia EMT announced the start of LTE network Nättjänster Norden AB; and Telenor A/S. On construction using 1800 MHz spectrum. The October 12, 2010 the regulator Telestyrelsen company expects to achieve nationwide LTE announced that Hi3G Denmark had been granted coverage by 2014. On February 22, 2012 the 900 and 1800 MHz spectrum, which could be used to company said in a press release that that traffic from deploy 2G, 3G or LTE technologies nationally. its LTE subscribers now exceeds the traffic volume generated by GSM subscribers. The LTE network Hutchison 3 is deploying a commercial LTE FDD included 118 bases stations at that time. network combined with using 25 MHz of TDD Tele2 Estonia is undertaking LTE trials. spectrum. The LTE network first phase deployment is in the centre of Copenhagen and Aarhus. On January 7, 2011 Elisa confirmed receipt of 2.6 GHz spectrum for commercial LTE deployment, and Telia launched the first commercial LTE system in in April 2011 opened test networks in Tallinn, Pärnu, Denmark on December 9, 2010 in Copenhagen, Viljandi, Tartu and Haapsalu. Elisa plans to launch Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg in the 2.6 GHz band (20 LTE service in 2H 2012 year after obtaining 800 MHz MHz). On October 10, 2011 LTE commercial service spectrum for rural areas and will also use 1800 MHz. was introduced using 10 MHz of 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800) as a complement to the 2.6 GHz service. Finland Tri-band (800/1800/2600) LTE dongles and routers have been available since the summer. The company 20-year 2.6 GHz licenses were auctioned by regulator announced in November 2011 that Naestved became FICORA on 23 November 2009: the 100th city to be reached by LTE.  Elisa obtained 50 MHz, and launched a pre- TeleNor and TeliaSonera have an infrastructure commercial trial in Helsinki on June 2, 2010 sharing agreement which includes LTE.  TeliaSonera acquired five blocks of 2 x 5 MHz and launched an LTE network on June 2, 2010 for TDC launched commercial LTE service on October pre-commercial use in the city of Turku 10, 2011 in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg,  DNA obtained 40 MHz Esbjerg, Randers, Kolding, Horsens, Vejle, Roskilde. Finland was the first country in Europe to allow 1800 Telestyrelsen plans to auction digital dividend (800 MHz spectrum to be used for LTE deployments. MHz) spectrum in March 2012, allowing frequencies to be used from January 1, 2013. A new consultation TeliaSonera launched the first commercial LTE launched on November 16, 2011 required comments service in Finland on November 30, 2010 in Turku by December 15, 2011. Evolution to LTE Report

June 4, 2012 and Helsinki. LTE1800 was commercially launched plans to deploy 5,000 LTE-capable base stations by as a complement to 2.6 GHz on August 31, 2011. end 2012 with service launch in 2013. The company will deploy a pilot network in Lyon in June 2012. Elisa commercially launched its 2.6 GHz LTE network for corporate users on December 8, 2010, ARCEP auctioned 2.6 GHz spectrum and confirmed and announced its first client. The company launched the successful bidders and allocations: LTE2600/LTE1800 service combined with DC-  Bouygues: 2535-2550 MHz/2655-2670 MHz HSPA+ for consumers on November 17, 2011. Elisa  Free Mobile: 2550-2570 MHz/2670-2690 MHz says its LTE network will reach 100 cities by end  FT/Orange: 2515-2535 MHz/2635-2655 MHz 2012. Elisa claimed to have introduced the country’s  SFR: 2500-2515 MHz/2620-2635 MHz first test LTE800 base stations in 2011. On January 17, 2012 ARCEP announced 800 MHz DNA Oy launched LTE commercial service on spectrum had been won by Orange, SFR and December 13, 2011. The company said 4G speeds Bouygues Telecom, each receiving 2 x 10 MHz. are created by means of two technologies supporting each other, LTE and DC-HSPA+. The company WiMAX™ operator Bollore Telecom plans to mainly uses 1800 MHz spectrum, and uses 2.6 GHz introduce LTE TDD system in band 42 (3.5 GHz) and in populated areas where extra capacity is required. is a member of the Global TD-LTE Initiative. DNA is interested to use 800 MHz spectrum when it becomes available (after auction). Germany

The Ministry of Transport and Communications A multiband spectrum auction was completed in May launched a consultation on November 4, 2011 2010, covering 360 MHz in 4 bands: 800 MHz (digital proposing 800 MHz spectrum be auctioned, which dividend), 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.6 GHz. All 4 could be by end 2013. Available frequencies total 2 x incumbents acquired 2.6 GHz to be used for LTE. 30 MHz, to be auctioned in six 2 x 5 MHz frequency Telefonica O2, Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom blocks. FICORA granted test licenses from early July (but not E Plus) additionally acquired 800 MHz 2011 for operators wishing to test LTE800 technology spectrum for LTE. The 800 MHz spectrum raised (i.e. in digital dividend spectrum). €3.576 billion, i.e. over 81.5% of the auction’s total value. E Plus is able to use 900 MHz spectrum (in WiMAX™ operator Datame is preparing to introduce which HSPA+ will be deployed) also for LTE if it does LTE and is a member of the Global TD-LTE Initiative. not cause interference with other mobile networks.

France E Plus is conducting LTE trials in 2.1 GHz, 1800 MHz, and 2.6 GHz and LTE TDD 2.6 GHz. Since July FT/Orange has a trial LTE network in Paris, initially 2011 the E Plus HQ building has LTE1800 trial using 10 MHz supporting FDD and TDD modes, coverage. E-Plus is a member of the Global TD-LTE increased to 20 MHz in May 2010. HSPA and LTE in Initiative and is trialling LTE TDD in cooperation with 1800 MHz are being tested including FDD-TDD co- China Mobile, using 2.6 GHz spectrum. existence tests. Orange plans to launch a pilot LTE network in June 2012 in Marseille, and will use 2.6 Vodafone launched the first rural LTE mobile GHz and 800 MHz for commercial LTE services. broadband service across Germany on December 1, Service launch is expected in 2012-13. 2010. Around 1,500 base stations incorporated LTE technology by end March 2011, serving thousands of SFR trialled LTE in Marseille in 2011 and is deploying communities. Vodafone plans to eventually upgrade its commercial network in 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz. all base stations in Germany to LTE. Commercial launch is planned for early 2013 initially in Lyon and Montpellier, with other cities following. Deutsche Telekom (DT) commercially launched its “Call & Surf Comfort via Funk” LTE service in 800 Bouygues Telecom is trialing LTE1800 in 10 MHz MHz on April 5, 2011. In February 2011 the company bandwidth using 2x2 MIMO at sites in Orléans and announced plans to launch LTE in 1800 MHz Evolution to LTE Report

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(LTE1800) and 2.6 GHz bands. The “Speedstick LTE” T-Mobile (MTel) commercially launched LTE services dongle was offered from Q3 2011 supporting LTE in on January 1, 2012 in 10 districts of Budapest (over 800, 1800 and 2600 MHz bands plus DC-HSPA+, 40% of Budapest citizens covered). 1800 MHz HSPA and WCDMA in 2100 MHz, and EDGE/GPRS. spectrum is used. 900 MHz will be used later once The company commercially launched LTE service in additional channels are granted in the spectrum Cologne on July 1, 2011 in 1800 MHz (LTE1800). auction scheduled to begin on January 5, 2012. By end June 2012 the LTE footprint will cover large DT has tested an LTE 4×4 MIMO system, capable of areas of Budapest, Csomor, Diosd, God, Fot, a theoretical 250 Mbps peak download speed. Gyomro, Mogyorod, Nagykovacsi, Piliscsaba, Szentendre, Szodliget, Taksony, Tokol, and Ullo. Telefonica O2 commercially launched LTE on July 1, Debrecen, Gyor, Kecskemet, Keszthely, Siofok and 2011 in rural areas using digital dividend (800 MHz) Szombathely and will also be covered at that time. spectrum, marketing the service as "O2 LTE für Zuhause (at home). In February 2012 the company On August 4, 2011 the National Media and announced it would launch LTE in urban areas on Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) launched the July 2, 2012 and by the end of this year will be auction process for 3 blocks of 900 MHz for GSM, available in 200 towns and cities. UMTS, WiMAX or LTE services. There were 6

bidders; Telenor Magyarorszag, Magyar Posta, RCS Regulator BNetz is consulting on post-2016 and RDS, Vodafone Magyarorszag, Magyar Telekom requirements for channels in the 900 and 1800 MHz and Viettel Group. The tender closed on January 31, bands (GSM assignments expire in December 2016). 2012; it is understood legal issues are pending. A survey in April 2012 by trade association Bitkom found that German LTE networks cover 13 million Ireland households and that there are now around 3,000 LTE enabled base station across the country with around Ericsson completed LTE TDD testing in June 2010. 150,000 subscribers using the service. 3 Ireland is preparing to commercially launch LTE, Georgia the date depends on availability of suitable spectrum.

Magticom is trialling LTE; 1800MHz is an option. After extensive consultations regulator ComReg launched the auction process on May 25, 2012 Greece (Information Notice ComReg 1253). The auction will cover spectrum in 800 MHz, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz Cosmote has completed LTE testing in 900 and 1800 bands for the period 2013 to 2030. In total 140 MHz MHz spectrum which included a pilot LTE network of paired spectrum will be offered. The deadline date running at its technical and network HQ in the for the submission of completed Application Forms Marousi and Chalandri areas, near Athens. An and the submission of deposits is July 20, 2012. extended cell technology trial was completed in 2011. www.comreg.ie/_fileupload/publications/ComReg1253.pdf

Regulator EETT completed an auction of 900 and ComReg is reviewing the future of the 2.6 GHz band 1800 MHz technology-neutral licenses on November including a review of the operation of existing licences 14, 2011 to incumbent operators Cosmote, Vodafone- within this spectrum.

Panafon and Wind for 380.5 million Euros. Operators www.comreg.ie/_fileupload/publications/ComReg1209.pdf seek flexibility to deploy LTE in either or both bands, recognizing that 1800 MHz is especially attractive for Italy mobile broadband service using LTE. Analogue TV switchover is planned by 2013. After 22 days of bidding and 469 rounds, Italy’s spectrum auction closed with the four incumbents Hungary TIM, Vodafone Italy, Wind and 3 Italia submitting bids totalling over € 3.9 billion (US$ 5.2 billion). Telenor is deploying a commercial LTE network. Evolution to LTE Report

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Spectrum was awarded in 800, 1800 and 2600 MHz Latvia bands and can be used from end 2011 (1800 MHz), end 2012 (2.6 GHz), and January 2013 (800 MHz). LMT launched the country’s first commercial LTE1800 system on May 31, 2011. Bite is deploying 3 Italia is deploying LTE1800 and from 2013 intends a commercial LTE network. Fixed operator to offer multicarrier aggregation (an LTE-A feature) Lattelecom is reported to be ready to offer LTE allowing LTE1800 and LTE2600 to be used together. services, subject to shareholder approval.

Vodafone Italy announced it had secured 60 MHz of Lattelecom carried out tests in 850MHz in 2011. new spectrum, comprising 2 x 10 MHz in 800 MHz, 2 x 5 MHz in 1800 MHz, and 2 x 15 MHz in 2.6 GHz. CDMA operator Triatel is testing LTE in 800 MHz. According to recent press reports, Vodafone will commercially launch LTE services in 2013 and plans After a day and half of bidding which began January to trial LTE at soccer stadiums, initially in Turin. 2, 2012 LMT, Tele2, Bite and Baltcom all gained new 2.6 GHz spectrum, which can be used from Telecom Italia launched its LTE program in 2009 January 1, 2014. Licenses are valid for 15 years. followed by trials. A public users trial was launched in Turin February 16-22, 2012. The company has Lithuania spectrum for LTE in 800, 1800 and 2600 MHz bands. Omnitel launched commercial LTE service on April Wind plans early 2013 LTE launch in all major cities. 28, 2011 in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai and Panevėžys using 1800 MHz. Their modems support Jersey LTE800/1800/2600, GSM1800, GSM/UMTS900 and UMTS2100. By January 2012 coverage had Clear Mobitel announced September 17, 2010 that it increased to 40% of the population in Kaunas and had received an LTE test license in 2.6 GHz band. 25% of the population of Vilnius. Omnitel won 2x20 MHz of 2.6 GHz spectrum in the March 2012 auction. Kazakhstan Tele2 held a public LTE demonstration in December Kcell plans to deploy a commercial LTE network and 2010 and obtained 2 x 20 MHz of 2.6 GHz spectrum on July 29, 2010 announced installation of a base in the March 2012 auction. Bite Lithuania is trialling station in Astana to showcase LTE capabilities. On LTE and obtained 2 x 20 MHz of 2.6 GHz spectrum in April 26, 2010 Beeline confirmed completion of LTE the March 2012 auction. tests in 700 MHz, and in October 2010 announced launch of a live LTE pilot network in Almaty, the Telecoms regulator RRT confirmed the result of the business capital. Tele2 has also signaled interest in 2.6 GHz auction following evaluation of bids on March deploying LTE. 20, 2012. The winners were Omnitel, Tele2 and Bite Lithuania. Coverage obligations are stipulated. According to a local report the Minister of Communications has confirmed that preparations for Luxembourg the introduction of LTE services will begin this year, with a view to commercial LTE services being Orange Luxembourg announced results of its trial available in Almaty and Astana during 2013. Last 20 MHz LTE network on September 8, 2010 and will year the Minister announced that frequencies deploy LTE once licensing procedures are completed. provisionally set to be allocated for LTE purposes include 700/800 MHz, 2.6 GHz and 2.3 GHz. Macedonia

Kyrgyzstan Regulator AEC is consulting with operators on the best way to introduce LTE and a spectrum auction. Saima Telecom launched commercial 2.6 GHz FDD The release of 800 MHz spectrum is scheduled for LTE services in Bishtek on December 9, 2011. June 1, 2013. Applications for 800 MHz can be made. Evolution to LTE Report

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Moldova KPN launched commercial LTE service on May 11, 2012 in The Hague and Utrecht for business users.

Orange Moldova plans to deploy a commercial LTE T-Mobile launched commercial LTE service on May network. LTE capabilities were publicly showcased at 11, 2012 for business users in Delft, Gorinchem, the first Orange Expo in September 2011 and a trial Leiden, Rotterdam, and The Hague. network is deployed in Chișinău. Regulator OPTA is expected to auction 800 MHz demonstrated trials of LTE technical spectrum around October 2012. This is expected to readiness on February 3, 2012. trigger a significant expansion of LTE coverage.

InterDnestrCom (IDC) launched commercial LTE Norway service in 800 MHz in Trans-Dniester in the capital city, Tiraspol, connecting its first customer on April Norway held Europe’s first 2.6 GHz auction in 2007 21, 2012. which was awarded to incumbents TeleNor and TeliaSonera (NetCom); total allocation 2 x 90 MHz. Monaco TeliaSonera launched the world’s first LTE networks Monaco Telecom has been granted access to LTE in Oslo and Sweden in December 2009. spectrum and is trialing LTE for a group of test customers. If a successful outcome is achieved, TeleNor has trialled LTE in Oslo and is deploying a commercial services could be launched by end 2013. commercial network planned for launch in 2012. Regulator NPT has confirmed that 790-862 MHz Cable and Wireless, Monaco Telecom’s main spectrum will be allocated for mobile broadband. shareholder, chose Monaco as the Group’s test-bed. Poland Montenegro The world’s first LTE1800 network was deployed by Telenor announced November 8, 2011 start of LTE Aero2 and commercially launched on September 7, trials in Podgorica, and on November 22, 2011 2010 by Mobyland and CenterNet. The primary announced “LTE coverage” in Cetinje. The company customer (i.e. MVNO) is Cyfrowy Polsat who is targeting commercial service launch in 2012. launched commercial services on August 30, 2011. (Note: GSA does not categorize MVNOs as Velatel (Montenegro Connect) has 40 MHz in 3.5 “networks” - therefore Cyfrowy Polsat is not included GHz. Deploying an LTE TDD network since Q2 2012. in GSA’s list of commercially launched LTE networks). Netherlands In November 2009 Aero2, a member of the Global 2.6 GHz FDD spectrum was auctioned in April 2010 TD-LTE Initiative, acquired 50 MHz in Band 38 for and awarded to incumbents KPN, Vodafone, T- LTE TDD. After testing in Aleksandrów Łódzki and Mobile, newcomers Ziggo 4 (currently an MVNO on Łódź, Aero2 announced the launch of their LTE TDD KPN’s network) and Tele2. The TDD spectrum was network in May 2011 and the start of availability of not bought. their dual LTE network, since Aero2 had already Vodafone NL launched commercial LTE service in deployed an LTE1800 network as stated above. Eindhoven on May 1, 2012.

Ziggo launched commercial LTE service on May 3, Polkomtel was acquired on June 30, 2011 by 2012 for its Internet Plus business customers in Spartan Capital Holdings, which is indirectly Breda, Oss and Zwolle. controlled by Zygmunt Solorz-Zak, chairman/founder of Cyfrowy Polsat, and who controls Aero2, owner of Tele2 NL launched commercial LTE service on May Mobyland. Polkomtel operates a GSM 900/1800 and 8, 2012 in Amstelveen, Amsterdam, Haarlem, 3G/2100 network. Polkomtel launched commercial Lelystad and Tilburg. LTE services as an MVNO on November 29, 2011 Evolution to LTE Report

June 4, 2012 under its Plus brand, utilizing the LTE 1800 MHz and bands and will also launch a tender for 800 MHz and HSPA+900 networks of Aero2 and 2.6 GHz bands, which are currently partially used by Mobyland/Centernet, in 16 major cities, representing the Ministry of National Defense. 42 paired blocks, 22% population coverage, for customers using the each 5 MHz, will be auctioned. Spectrum is in the E398 dongle. following ranges: 830-862 MHz, 1747.5 - 1785 MHz, 1842.5 - 1880 MHz, and 2500 - 2690 MHz. (Note: GSA does not categorize MVNOs as “networks” - therefore Polkomtel is not included in Vodafone said an LTE network could be launched by GSA’s list of commercially launched LTE networks). end 2012 depending upon the auction outcome.

Regulator UKE (Urząd Komunikacji Elektronicznej) RCS & RDS plans to become an LTE operator and has launched a tender process for 2.6 GHz and will take part in the spectrum auction. digital dividend (790-862 MHz) spectrum, which can be used for LTE. New 1800 MHz spectrum is also Orange is committed to deploying a commercial LTE likely to be auctioned. UOKiK (Office of Competition network and is the only Romanian operator to have and Consumer Protection) has approved plans by received an LTE test license (September 2010). PTK Centertel (Orange) and P4 (Play) to create a combined LTE network, and this new JV will be Russia allowed to bid in the 2.6 GHz auction in 2012. MTS, Vimpelcom, Tele2, MegaFon and T-Mobile (PTC/ERA) is interested in deploying LTE Rostelecom are all committed to deploying LTE. The and new infrastructure systems are LTE-ready. Regulator in principle admits that technology neutrality can be applied to 900/1800MHz spectrum. Portugal However, to avoid GSM service quality deterioration if LTE is launched alongside GSM frequencies this Regulator ANACOM announced the results of its topic had to be examined further in a study to be auction on December 12, 2011 after 9 bidding finished by March 2012. rounds. Spectrum in 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz was sold to the 3 incumbents. Vodafone also On February 2, 2012 MTS announced the company acquired 2 x 5 MHz of additional 900 MHz spectrum, had been awarded the first license to provide LTE but another block was not sold. Spectrum in 450 MHz services in Moscow and the Moscow region. The and 2.1 GHz was left unsold. license granted is for LTE TDD deployment in the 2595 – 2620 MHz range. MTS is required to launch TMN commercially launched LTE service on March the LTE network before December 29, 2013, and the 12, 2012 in 2.6 GHz. Coverage by end March was license is valid until December 29, 2016. The 20%, by end April 2012 it was over 80% when 800 company is also seeking FDD spectrum this year. MHz spectrum was brought into use (digital TV switchover was completed on April 26th), targeting Tele2 has requested permission to deploy LTE1800. more than 90% by end 2012. In October 2011 Tele2 indicated it would conduct an independent trial of LTE technology in the 1800 MHz Vodafone commercially launched LTE service on band, and applied to the State Commission for Radio March 12, 2012 in 2.6 GHz. The LTE network will use Frequencies (SCRF) for permission to run tests in 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz. Pskov and Omsk, setting aside 5 MHz of spectrum in 1800 MHz for the tests. Tele2 has already provided Optimus launched commercial LTE service on March the results of earlier research commissioned by 15, 2012. themselves as well as from reports by leading global manufacturers of telecommunication equipment Romania showing that GSM and LTE networks can operate simultaneously in the 1800 MHz frequency band. The Regulator ANCOM will hold a spectrum auction in 2H efficiency of this solution was clearly demonstrated by 2012 for frequencies in 900 MHz and 1800 MHz research carried out and published in a report by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) – this free Evolution to LTE Report

June 4, 2012 report “Embracing the 1800MHz opportunity: Driving equipment. Further launch dates include Samara mobile forward with LTE in the 1800MHz band” may (May 23 2012). Yota expects its whole customer be downloaded by registered GSA website site users base will migrate to LTE within three years. at www.gsacom.com In September 2011, VimpelCom announced an LTE Tele2 Russia announced successful completion of network-sharing deal with rival MTS, while MegaFon tests by end March 2012 in trial zones in Omsk and and Rostelecom signed an agreement with Yota to Pskov. Tests were performed according to a method jointly use operators’ infrastructure. developed by the State Radio Institute and with the assistance of its experts, and intended to OAO Voentelecom is trialling LTE TDD in Rostov, demonstrate that LTE and GSM technologies can Moscow and Kubinka. Base Telecom has a licence share the same frequencies without degrading the for LTE TDD, according to reports. Commercial quality of end user service. Tele2 said that the test service must be launched by January 26, 2014. results confirmed that there was no service quality Antares Group has deployed 5 LTE base stations for degradation in the GSM network, while the data a trial network using 1900 – 1920 MHz (Band 33) transmission rate in the LTE network reached 75 spectrum in Moscow intended for further expansion megabits per second. A detailed report on the LTE and is targeting commercial launch in 2012. technology testing in the 1800 MHz band is being prepared by NIIR for submission to the State SMARTS Group has deployed a pilot LTE trial Commission for Radio Frequencies. network in Ufa. The trial comprises at least 7 base www.en.tele2.ru/news.html?year=2012&month=3 stations and re-uses SMARTS’ existing 1800 MHz &news_id=6170 spectrum. The trial also involves the cooperation of the NIIR and is expected to be completed later this MegaFon and Rostelecom, general partners of the Spring, with the findings presented to SCRF. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games, successfully tested LTE networks close to the key Sochi site of WiMAX™ operator Enforta, providing services to Roza Khutor. LTE capabilities will be showcased business users in 172 cities, plans to launch a test during the 2014 Games. The Defence Ministry has LTE TDD network (3.5 GHz) in Kemerovo this Spring. reportedly given Rostelecom approval to deploy LTE TDD in 2.3 GHz spectrum. MegaFon showcased LTE Smoltelecom is planning to introduce LTE and is a at the IX International Investment Forum (Sochi) in member of the Global TD-LTE Initiative. Sept 2010. Megafon acquired WiMAX™ operator Synterra in 2010, has reportedly built 300 LTE TDD On September 8, 2011 SCRF approved a draft sites in Moscow, and is waiting for approval to use decision proposing allocating 791-862 MHz for LTE. the spectrum for commercial operation. Megafon has On May 3, 2012 Roskomnadzor published the an agreement with Yota to operate as an MVNO over conditions for application for and subsequent Yota’s LTE network. (Note: GSA does not categorize awarding of LTE licenses in Russia. Applications MVNOs as “networks”). must be submitted by June 14, 2012. Results will be announced July 12, 2012. Four lots are to be offered, In September 2011 SCRF issued an authorization for each consisting of two 7.5 MHz blocks in the range of Yota (Scartel) to deploy an LTE FDD network in 2.6 791-862 MHz. Recipients of each of the lots will also GHz spectrum in 180 cities. Yota is shifting from be awarded (2) 7.5 MHz blocks in the 720-791 MHz WiMAX™ to LTE and launched commercial LTE FDD range and two (2) 10 MHz blocks in the 2500 – 2690 service in Novosibirsk, Siberia on January 15, 2012 MHz range. All licenses are nationwide. following a friendly-launch test phase which began on Compensation must be paid to existing spectrum December 20, 2011. Yota has 63 LTE base stations users in the offered bands. in Novosibirsk, and plans to expand to 150 base stations by the Spring. At the time of writing of this Slovak Republic report, Yota launched commercial LTE service in Moscow on May 10, 2012, Krasnodar (also on May Regulator TU SR has granted licenses to Telefonica 10), and Sochi (May 11) and plans to deploy 1,550 O2, Orange and T-Mobile Slovensko for each LTE-enabled base stations instead of current WiMax operator to trial LTE FDD networks in 2.6 GHz Evolution to LTE Report

June 4, 2012 spectrum in Banská Bystrica. Orange has committed A multiband 800/1800/2600 MHz multimode modem to deploy a commercial LTE network. was introduced in July 2011. In May 2012 the company said LTE covers two-thirds of the population TU SR is considering auctioning 800 MHz and 2.6 and had reached 140,000 LTE subscriptions. GHz spectrum for LTE in Q2 2012. TU SR is also considering whether to reserve additional 900 MHz Tele2 Sweden and TeleNor Sweden deployed an and 1800 MHz channels for a new participant, which LTE network through a jointly-owned company could also be used for LTE services. (Net4Mobility), which includes spectrum sharing in 900 MHz and 2.6 GHz. Using this network, Tele2 Slovenia Sweden and TeleNor Sweden commercially launched LTE services to their respective customers Mobitel deployed an LTE1800 network in Ljubljana on November 15, 2010, initially in Stockholm, and began testing June 1, 2011. Downlink speeds up Gothenburg, Malmo and Karlskrona. In May 2012 to 100 Mbps were reported with system Tele2 Sweden and Telenor Sweden announced joint responsiveness better than HSPA+. Mobitel plans trials of an LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) network. deployment of LTE and LTE Advanced in 800/1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz. LTE1800 will be commercially Hutchison 3 is deploying an LTE FDD network and launched in 2012. In July 2011 Si.mobil announced also using 50 MHz of TDD spectrum bought from its testing of LTE in 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum. . Network technical readiness was announced by its infrastructure vendor on December 15, 2011. Spain Commercial LTE service was launched April 23, 2012 according to information provided by the operator to In June 2010 Ministerio de Industria, Turismo y GSA. LTE is currently offered in Stockholm, Comercio (MITYC) launched a consultation on re- Gothenburg, Malmo and Lund. The LTE network uses allocation of 2.6 GHz and re-farming of 900/1800 TDD in 2.6 GHz and FDD in 2.6 GHz and 800 MHz. MHz. An auction began on June 29, 2011 for 58 Customers may also use 3G/HSPA up to 42 Mbps blocks of 800, 900 MHz and 2.6 GHz frequencies, (peak DL) in 2.1 GHz and 900 MHz bands. with licences valid to 2030. The auction ended on An auction for 800 MHz opened on February 28, July 29, 2011 raising €1.65bn for 800 MHz and 2.6 2011 and ended after 5 days and 31 rounds. All the GHz licenses. Spectrum was won by Vodafone, winners will use this spectrum for LTE. Telefónica and FT-Orange. 800 MHz channels can be used from 2014 after digital TV switchover. 2.6 An auction for a total of 2 x 35 MHz of 1800 MHz GHz spectrum can be used now. Vodafone plans to spectrum, for use from January 2, 2013, began on use both bands for LTE, and re-farm 900 MHz for October 11, 2011. TeliaSonera acquired more additional rural HSPA or LTE-based coverage. nationwide frequencies in the 1800 MHz band. The new frequencies will be used for their LTE network Telefónica is deploying commercial pilot networks in and for strengthening the mobile telephony network. Madrid and Barcelona. Vodafone announced in In addition to its existing 10 MHz, TeliaSonera has September 2011 opening of pre-commercial LTE pilot also acquired 2 x2 5 MHz in 1800 MHz spectrum. The networks in Madrid, Barcelona and Malaga. Orange new licences are valid for 25 years from 2013. announced plans for commercial rollout of LTE in Valencia and Barcelona in 2012, where pilot networks Net4Mobility also acquired more 1800 MHz are running. Yoigo acquired 1800 MHz spectrum in spectrum for LTE1800. It means Net4Mobility and 2011 for LTE1800. TeliaSonera each has 2 x 35 MHz in 1800 MHz.

Regional start-up LTE operation COTA is trialling LTE A consultation has started to determine interest in, TDD in Región de Murcia, south-eastern Spain. and future use of, 2300 – 2400 MHz (Band 40)

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LTE introduction (subject to availability of spectrum world and the first commercial LTE deployment in the and user devices). Owner France Telecom is seeking UK. UK Broadband will operate a wholesale model to exit from the company with 5 bids received so far. offering commercial services from June 2012 to businesses, consumers and the public sector. The Swisscom launched a pilot LTE project from network will initially cover areas of Southwark in December 8, 2011 in popular tourist locations, to run London and use allocations within the company’s 124 until mid-2012. LTE is also being promoted at some MHz of spectrum in Bands 42 and 43 (3.5/3.6GHz). Swisscom retail outlets since January 2012. Recommended White Paper by UK Broadband: Sunrise has indicated strong interest in deploying LTE for urban areas, and possibly ski resorts. Mobile network design in the data world Network trials are planned to begin in 2012 and base - Utilising higher frequencies and Time Division sites will begin to be upgraded before end 2012. Duplex LTE Technology to deliver capacity and coverage

Regulator ComCom announced on February 23, This paper considers the role of TD-LTE technologies 2012 results of its auction which re-allocated and identifies the higher spectrum bands, which are frequencies used for licences which were due to available now, as being the best for maximum expire, as well as the issue of new spectrum. spectral-efficiency in the mobile data networks of the http://www.comcom.admin.ch/aktuell/00429/00457/00 future. UK Broadband Limited, May 2012 560/index.html?lang=en&msg-id=43520 Registered site users may download the white paper Turkey via the link on www.gsacom.com

Turkcell has trialled LTE. In stationary tests downlink Not registered? Sign up here speeds up to 170 Mbps were achieed. On April 6, www.gsacom.com/php/register_form.php4 2012 Turkcell announced results of its mobile LTE trial in an area between Kartal and Maltepe (Istanbul). Vodafone has conducted a number of LTE trials. http://ekonomi.milliyet.com.tr/turkcell-mobil- internette-4g-hizinda-saha-testini- O2 has tested LTE in 2.6 GHz spectrum and has gecti/ekonomi/ekonomidetay/07.04.2012/1525128/ trialled LTE800 in Carlisle since mid 2010. In default.htm November 2011 the company began a large-scale LTE trial in central London, to run until June 2012. O2 GSM1800 operator Avea announced on September has 20 MHz of test spectrum in the 2.6 GHz band. 15, 2011 a successful trial of LTE technology on its The trial will run across 25 LTE cell sites covering 40 existing commercial base stations. Vodafone has sq. km. Triallists use Samsung B3730 dongles, LTE trialled LTE and deployed GSM/HSPA infrastructure personal wireless hotspots and handsets. O2 is which is also LTE-capable. targeting commercial LTE service launch in 2013.

There is no firm date for an auction of LTE spectrum. Clear Mobitel is trialing LTE800 for rural mobile broadband in Cornwall. If successful, the company Ukraine will seek a license for commercial rollout. Manx Telecom (Isle of Man) plans to trial LTE with a view MTS-Ukraine is trialling LTE. ITC (CDMA Ukraine) is to possible commercial services launch in 2013. considering deploying LTE in 850 MHz spectrum. Arqiva is running an LTE trial in Wales using 800 MHz spectrum to demonstrate the economic and United Kingdom technical viability of a “neutral-host” wireless network.

PCCW's UK Broadband is deploying an LTE TDD- Everything Everywhere, owner of Orange and T- based network and on February 29, 2012 announced Mobile UK collaborated with BT from 2011 on an it had switched on its first LTE system in London. LTE trial in 800 MHz test spectrum in a rural area of This is the first TD-LTE 3.5GHz deployment in the south west England; around 200 residents Evolution to LTE Report

June 4, 2012 participated, the trial was extended to run to mid- Ucell (TeliaSonera) announced commercial LTE 2012. EE recently announced a large investment network launch (pre-commercial service) in Tashkent program (1.5 billion UK Pounds) for its 3G/HSPA on August 9, 2010. network to support growing data use, including backhaul, which can be easily upgraded for LTE. EE Beeline Uzbekistan announced its LTE network in is conducting various LTE1800 trials including one in Tashkent entered into a test phase in February 2012. Cumbria, northern England, with 50 local residents participating until end July 2012. EE is also trialling Middle East and Africa LTE1800 in Bristol. In January 2012 EE requested permission from regulator Ofcom to deploy commercial LTE services in re-farmed 1800 MHz Angola spectrum. Ofcom gave provisional approval on March 13, 2012 and invited comments in a further Movicel launched commercial LTE service in consultation until May 8, 2012. Cabinda on April 14, 2012 in 1800 MHz spectrum (LTE1800), and is extending network coverage areas See GSA response to Ofcom consultation re with Luanda now covered. Everything Everywhere application to deploy LTE in 1800MHz via the link on www.gsacom.com Unitel is trialling LTE in 2.1 GHz and showcased LT at the Filda Exhibition, July 2011. Ofcom has authorized all five mobile operators to trade the rights to the radio spectrum they hold, Bahrain covering 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz. EE is preparing to sell some of its 1800 MHz spectrum as a Zain Bahrain confirmed in August 2009 plans to regulatory requirement attached to the creation of the deploy LTE, and showcased the region’s first LTE call Orange/T-Mobile joint venture. in March 2010. VIVA Bahrain launched a small scale commercial LTE network on January 1, 2012 in the 3 UK is operating a pilot LTE network in Maidenhead ‘Bahrain City Centre’ retail and leisure complex in and Slough, to be followed by a consumer-based trial. Manama. Batelco announced an LTE trial had been held in Hamala in December 2011, and showcased Initially planned for 2009, the 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz VoD over LTE during the International Air Show 2012. auction by Ofcom of LTE spectrum was delayed by a change of government, and failure to reach Regulator TRA has confirmed plans to offer additional consensus amongst and with mobile operators. radio spectrum later this year or in early 2013, which Bidding in the auction is expected to be in Q1 2013. would comprize paired 2.6 GHz spectrum and be released in two tranches. Additional 1800 MHz and A second consultation on the award of 800 MHz and 900 MHz spectrum will also be offered. 15 MHz of 1.9 2.6 GHz spectrum invited comments by March 22, GHz unpaired spectrum will additionally be offered. 2012. Another consultation is about co-existence of mobile services and digital TV in 800 MHz. Ofcom Egypt has launched a consultation on use of 700 MHz spectrum for mobile broadband, following the Vodafone Egypt is trialing LTE technology and has Resolution passed at WRC 2012 this year that could achieved 100 Mbps D/L and 47 Mbps U/L speeds. lead to ITU Region 1 i.e. Europe, Africa, Middle East adopting 700 MHz for mobile broadband from 2015. Mobinil and Etisalat Misr are both also trialling LTE.

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MTS announced on July 28, 2010 commercial launch Glo Mobile announced planned start of commercial of the first LTE network (pre-commercial service) in operations on its network on January 19, 2012. the CIS and Central Asia, in Tashkent and plans Parent Globacom planned to invest c. $600 million to significant coverage expansion. Evolution to LTE Report

June 4, 2012 deploy a ‘unique, seamless and world class LTE Morocco network’. The regulator ANRT is preparing for a possible It is unclear to GSA if commercial service launch has spectrum auction for LTE during 2012, suggesting so far been achieved. commercial systems could be launched by end 2013.

The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) Namibia is upgrading its WiMAX™ network to LTE by end 2012. On 30 March 2012 the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) converted operating Ghana aims to transition from analog to digital TV by licences owned by MTC, AfricaOnline and WTN to end 2014. incorporate technology and service neutrality.

Israel MTC launched commercial LTE service on May 16, 2012 in Windhoek in 1800 MHz (LTE1800). MTC Cellcom awarded infrastructure upgrade contracts to plans to cover 45% of the population with LTE within two suppliers – one for the north, one for the south. 12 months, including part of the rural areas. Spectrum for commercial service is awaited. Leo (Cell One) has confirmed interest in acquiring Jordan sub-1GHz (i.e. digital dividend) spectrum for LTE.

Zain Jordan is expected to commercially launch LTE Nigeria service in 2012. Globacom provides LTE-connectivity to a third party Regulator TRC has invited comments from company providing wireless backhaul services to incumbents on proposals for 2.6 GHz LTE licenses. corporate users in Lagos and other cities. Globacom plans to launch LTE services for mobile users at a Kenya future date as devices become available.

Safaricom has trialled LTE in its existing 3G Zoda Fones (Megatech Engineering) has awarded spectrum. The government favors a single LTE an infrastructure contract for deployment of a network with Private Public Partnership ownership. commercial LTE TDD network in 3.5 GHz spectrum.

Kuwait CDMA operator Starcomms is studying how deployment of LTE could enhance its business value Viva Kuwait commercially launched LTE services on and is seeking to obtain more spectrum. December 27, 2011. Zain Kuwait began trialling LTE in 2010. Oman

Lebanon Omantel has showcased LTE TDD and announced in June 2011 it was the first Arab network to join the MTC Touch is deploying an LTE network initially with Global TD-LTE Initiative (GTI). A commercial network 50 base stations. deployment is planned in 2012.

Alfa is deploying an LTE network in 800 MHz (band Nawras presented its showcase of LTE on March 11, 20) and 2.6 GHz. 2012 in the Muscat Grand Mall and is preparing for LTE introduction. Libya

Al Madar plans to deploy an LTE network.

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Qatar Regulator ICASA held a briefing on December 14, 2011 to announce its approach to licensing digital On December 7, 2010 Vodafone announced a live dividend and 2.6 GHz bands; applications were demonstration of LTE in 800 MHz spectrum. required by March 23, 2012. The aim was to complete licensing by April 30, 2012. The auction has Qtel completed a nationwide LTE trial in 800 MHz since been postponed until further notice. Digital TV spectrum and on October 4, 2011 announced its switchover was scheduled to begin in April 2012. commercial network deployment program with nearly 900 LTE base stations planned. Qtel is discussing Tunisia spectrum requirements with regulator ictQATAR. Tunisiana is upgrading its network to 3G and LTE. Saudi Arabia UAE Etisalat (Mobily) commercially launched LTE TDD on September 14, 2011 via its Bayanat subsidiary, in Regulator TRA has informed operators that 2.6 GHz Najran, Jazan, Al Kharj, Ras tanoura, Algurayat and for LTE deployments is available. Aldudam in band 38 (2.6 GHz). TRA is also studying and planning frequency ranges STC commercially launched LTE TDD service in 694-790 MHz and 790-862 MHz which are expected Riyadh and Dammam on September 14, 2011 in to be vacated after digital switchover from analog to band 40 (2.3 GHz). By May 2012 STC had upgraded digital TV broadcasting. As data traffic is growing on 1,500 base stations serving 38 cities and is targeting mobile networks and there is an increasing demand 65% pop coverage by end 2012. to offer more spectrum for mobile broadband to enable higher data rate services, the TRA said it Zain launched commercial LTE1800 (FDD) service in strives to meet the needs of the sector and seeks the Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam on September 14, 2011, views and feedback from the sector for planning of planning expansion to all major cities by end 2012. these bands. TRA has launched a public consultation on Band Plan 694-862 MHz. Comments can be South Africa accepted by 3.00pm July 5, 2012. Details are on the TRA website www.tra.gov.ae/consultations.php Vodacom has 1,000 LTE-ready sites, with launch planned “when handsets become available” which Etisalat launched commercial LTE service on MTN assumes as being from 2012 although a lack of September 25, 2011. LTE USB modems were widely spectrum would delay launch after this date. introduced at Etisalat outlets on December 18, 2011. Etisalat uses 2.6 GHz spectrum indoors and 1800 MTN is deploying LTE1800. In the longer term 2.6 MHz outdoors in urban areas, and 1800 MHz in GHz and 800 MHz are sought. A pilot LTE1800 trial suburban areas. Etisalat is seeking an allocation of network was launched in Guateng in July 2011. 800 MHz for nationwide coverage. Coverage currently includes major cities and represents 70% Cell C is trialling LTE in own 900 MHz and in test 850 population coverage. Tablets and smartphones will MHz spectrum. be introduced in Q3 2012. Introduction of VoLTE by end 2012 is a goal. Telkom South Africa (8ta) said its network is future- proofed for LTE, which the company is trialling. Du completed LTE trials in April 2011. Commercial service launch using LTE1800 is expected in 2012. CDMA operator Neotel is trialling LTE in Midrand in own 800 MHz. Neotel also owns 3.5 GHz spectrum.

Wireless Business Solutions (WBS), holding interests in companies including iBurst and Broadlink, plans to deploy LTE from mid-2012. Evolution to LTE Report

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LTE TDD: Global network commitments, plans to deploy LTE TDD overlay network. trials, deployments, commercial launches WiMAX™ operator Asiaspace plans to deploy 2.3 GHz LTE TDD JOIN GSA’s LTE TDD LINKEDIN GROUP: Montenegro Velatel is deploying LTE TDD in 3.5 GHz 1,170+ Members www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061 Nigeria Zoda Fones deploying LTE TDD in 3.5 GHz

Global TD-LTE Initiative Oman Omantel showcased LTE TDD, plans deployment The Global TD-LTE Initiative (GTI) aims to bring together Poland Aero2 launched LTE TDD in Band 38 (2.6 leading industry partners to steer the TD-LTE ecosystem GHz), part of Aero2’s dual mode LTE as a major standard in mobile broadband technology & network (LTE TDD and LTE1800 FDD) Russia  Rostelecom is reported to have drive the development of next generation mobile approval to deploy LTE TDD broadband networks. Website: www.-tdd.org network in 2.3 GHz spectrum  Voentelecom is trialling LTE TDD

Australia WiMAX™ operator Vivid Wireless trialled  MTS is deploying 2.6 GHz LTE TDD LTE TDD in Sydney. Commercial launch is  Mgeafon is deploying LTE TDD expected by 2012.  Base Tel. plans LTE TDD network  Enforta deploying 3.5 GHz LTE TDD NBN Co is deploying a 2.3 GHz LTE TDD test network network to serve rural areas Saudi Etisalat Mobily launched a commercial LTE Arabia TDD network in September 2011 Brazil Sky Brazil launched a commercial LTE TDD network in December 2011 STC launched a commercial LTE TDD network in September 2011 Canada WiMAX™ operator Xplornet trialled LTE Singapore IDA plans to auction spectrum suitable for TDD in 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz spectrum LTE TDD China China Mobile launched large-scale LTE TDD Sweden 3 Sweden launched LTE TDD in Band 38 trials extended in 2012 to 20,000 base sites. (2.6 GHz), part of 3 Sweden’s dual mode Commercial services expected in 2013 LTE network (LTE TDD and LTE2600 FDD) Croatia Velatel is deploying LTE TDD in 3.5 GHz Taiwan CHT has completed LTE tests on the high- Denmark 3 acquired 2.6 GHz TDD spectrum, speed rail system using TDD and FDD deploying combined LTE FDD/TDD network modes in 2.6GHz spectrum France Orange has deployed a trial LTE network in FarEasTone and China Mobile are co- Paris supporting FDD and TDD modes. operating on an LTE TDD trial in Taipei Bollore plans to deploy 3.5 GHz LTE TDD The National Chiao Tung University Germany E-Plus is trialling LTE TDD in 2.6 GHz conducted a trial of LTE TDD in 2010 Hong Kong BWA spectrum won by China Mobile, 21 WiMAX™ operator Global Mobile Corp has Vianet Group, and Hutchison 3 HK. requested approval to switch to LTE TDD China Mobile and Hutchison 3 will each and is preparing a trial network deploy combined LTE FDD/TDD networks Fitel (PHS, WiMAX™) trialling LTE TDD India  Bharti Airtel commercially launched Thailand AIS – TOT joint trial in 2.3 GHz band LTE TDD service on April 10, 2012  RIL is deploying LTE TDD UK UK Broadband deploying 3.5 GHz LTE TDD  Qualcomm India LTE Venture is committed to LTE TDD deployment. Uruguay Dedicado planning 3.5 GHz LTE TDD  Tikona Digital will deploy LTE TDD deployment  Aircel is trialling LTE TDD USA Clearwire announced plans to deploy LTE  BSNL may introduce LTE TDD TDD overlay to existing network in Band 41  MTNL may introduce LTE TDD Ireland LTE TDD testing was completed June 2010 WiMAX™ operator Xplornet Communications trialled LTE TDD Japan Softbank Mobile commercially launched its XGP/LTE TDD network in February 2012 Venezuela WiMAX™ operator Movilmax plans to deploy 2.5 GHz LTE TDD Malaysia WiMAX™ operator Packet Networks (P1) Evolution to LTE Report

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LTE1800: LTE deployments in 1800 MHz band Further analysis of GSA’s database of LTE user devices – including LTE1800 products, is possible LTE network deployment in 1800 MHz is a promising using GAMBoD, the GSA Analyzer for Mobile option in many markets and was first acknowledged Broadband Devices, which is a unique search and by the Finnish Ministry of Transport & analysis tool developed by GSA for mobile broadband Communications whose decision of April 2009 to devices, allowing searches by supplier, form factor, allow LTE to be deployed in this spectrum enabled features, peak downlink and uplink speeds, and the possibility to provide fast mobile broadband operating frequency. Results are presented as a list, networks with a substantially wider coverage at lower or as a spreadsheet, or as charts. An RSS feed can cost than when using 2.6 GHz, which requires a be set for alerts as new devices are added to the considerably larger number of base stations. The database. Charts may be inserted into documents or decision also meant that wireless networks capable of presentations, subject to accreditation of GSA as the transferring data more efficiently could be introduced source. There are two GAMBoD tools; one is for (in Finland) more rapidly. The motivations are clear: HSPA user devices, and one is for LTE user devices.

 Coverage area approx. 2x compared to deploying in 2.6 GHz band  Possibility to re-use assets including antenna cables of GSM1800 or WCDMA-HSPA2100  Possibility to deploy multi-RAN with simultaneous LTE and GSM capabilities  1800 MHz band widely available throughout Europe, APAC, MEA, regions of South America – thus having the potential to be a core - and global - band for LTE deployments Visit www.gsacom.com/gambod/index.php4  Operators often have sufficient bandwidth in 1800 MHz to secure the full benefits of LTE GAMBoD is available only to qualified site users,  Often easier to re-farm than 900 MHz defined as representatives of GSA Member  User device eco-system is building; a good companies who registered using their corporate email choice of user devices available by end 2011 address, or representatives of network operators who  Can be a transition strategy between HSPA have registered using their corporate email address. and availability of new (e.g. 2.6 GHz, digital dividend) spectrum

This report confirms 20 commercial LTE1800 operators are launched - see list on next page

LTE1800 User Devices Ecosystem

GSA’s Status of the LTE Ecosystem report (April 3, The LTE1800 Zone on www.gsacom.com provides 2012) identified 75 LTE user devices which can a vast amount of information about deployment of operate in 1800 MHz, confirming a choice of seeral LTE in 1800 MHz spectrum, including recent white LTE1800 user devices now available. This figure is papers by Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia Siemens 50% higher than GSA reported in January 2012 Networks, Sierra Wireless, and ZTE plus updates/presentations from mobile operators Press release: including StarHub and Tele2 Russia, and other www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_350.php4 resources. Visit the LTE1800 Zone via the banner on ‘Status of the LTE Ecosystem’ report is a free www.gsacom.com download for registered site users via the link at www.gsacom.com JOIN GSA’s LTE1800 LinkedIN Group: (registration page for new site users 1,250+ Members www.gsacom.com/php/register_form) www.linkedin.com/groups?=&gid=3129390 Evolution to LTE Report

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REPORT – LTE1800 Croatia VIPNet Commercially launched Angola Movicell Commercially launched 1800MHz spectrum key to global success of UAE Etisalat LTE1800/2600 LTE services, GSA study shows commercial service launched Namibia MTC Commercially launched This GSA report demonstrates the strong appeal of Australia Optus LTE1800 in deployment using 1800 MHz spectrum for mobile broadband. It Azerbaijan Azercell LTE1800 commercial launch shows from practical, economic and business scheduled on June 18, 2012 perspectives why 1800 MHz will emerge as a prime Australia VHA LTE1800 in deployment band for LTE deployments in virtually all regions of Belgium Mobistar LTE1800 in deployment the world, and its importance for international Belgium Proximus LTE1800 in deployment roaming. “Embracing the 1800MHz opportunity: Bulgaria M-TEL Trials Driving mobile forward with LTE in the 1800MHz Brazil Oi Trials band” report was prepared for GSA by Innovation Croatia VIPnet 800/1800MHz consumer trial Observatory and benefits from the insights and Estonia Elisa In deployment experiences shared by several GSA member Estonia EMT In deployment companies and pioneer LTE1800 operators. The France Bouygues Trials report was sponsored by CSL LTd, Deutsche France Orange Trials Telekom, Elisa, Qualcomm, StarHub and Telstra and Georgia Magticom 1800 MHz is an option provides the clearest signals to investors, policy- Germany E Plus Trials makers and all stakeholders about the expanding Greece Cosmote Trialled. opportunities being driven by the global interest in Hong Kong Smartone LTE1800 in deployment LTE1800, backed by firm deployment commitments. Indonesia Indosat LTE1800 planned Press release including the report’s key conclusions: Italy Three LTE1800 in deployment for www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_342.php4 use alongside LTE2600 Malaysia Celcom Trials – 1800 and 2600 MHz Download the report (English, Russian versions) Philippines Bayan Tel Plans to deploy LTE1800 via the links on www.gsacom.com Russia Tele2 Tests completed Russia SMARTS Pilot trial network in Ufa LTE1800 Global Status Singapore StarHub Targeting Q4 2012 launch Slobvak All operators Incumbents interested Poland Mobyland/ Commercially launched Republic CenterNet Slovenia Mobitel LTE to be deployed in 800, Lithuania Omnitel Commercially launched 1800,2600 MHz. LTE1800 Singapore M1 LTE1800/2600 launch target of 2012 commercial service launched Sth Africa MTN LTE1800 in deployment Germany DT Commercially launched Sth Korea SK Telecom LTE1800 in deployment Latvia LMT Commercially launched Spain Yoigo LTE1800 in deployment Finland TeliaSonera Commercially launched Sri Lanka Dialog Axiata LTE1800 planned S. Arabia Zain Commercially launched Sweden Tele2 and LTE1800 in deployment via Australia Telstra Commercially launched TelNor Net4Mobility joint venture Denmark Telia Commercially launched Sweden TeliaSonera LTE1800 in deployment Finland Elisa LTE2600/1800 DC-HSPA+ Thailand AIS/DPC- Trials commercial service launched CAT Hong Kong CSL Limited LTE2600/1800 DC-HSPA+ Thailand True Move Planning trials commercial service launched Turkey Avea Trials Singapore SingTel LTE1800/2600 UAE Du LTE1800 in deployment, commercial service launched launch anticipated in 2012 Finland DNA LTE1800/2600 UK Everything Trialling LTE1800 commercial service launched Everywhere Provisional approval given to Hungary T Mobile Commercially launched deploy commercial network Sth Korea KT Commercially launched Venezuela Digitel LTE1800 planned Croatia T-Hrvatski Commercially launched Evolution to LTE Report

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Sweden 3 Sweden Launched 23.04.12 267 LTE commitments in 86 countries Hong Kong China Mobile HK Launched 25.04.12 Hong Kong PCCW Launched 25.04.12 Country Operator Expected launch USA Cellcom Launched 30.04.12 Norway TeliaSonera Launched 14.12.09 USA Pioneer Cellular Launched 30.04.12 Sweden TeliaSonera Launched 14.12.09 Netherlands Vodafone Launched 01.05.12 Uzbekistan MTS Launched 28.07.10 Hong Kong 3 HK Launched 02.05.12 Uzbekistan UCell Launched 09.08.10 Netherlands Ziggo Launched 03.05.12 Poland Mobyland and CenterNet Launched 07.09.10 Netherlands Tele2 Launched 08.05.12 USA MetroPCS Launched 21.09.10 Netherlands KPN Launched 11.05.12 Austria A1 Telekom Launched 05.11.10 Netherlands T-Mobile Launched 11.05.12 Sweden TeleNor Sweden Launched 15.11.10 Namibia MTC Launched 16.05.12 Sweden Tele2 Sweden Launched 15.11.10 USA BendBroadband Launched 17.05.12 Hong Kong CSL Limited Launched 25.11.10 Andorra Andorra Telecom 2012 Finland TeliaSonera Launched 30.11.10 Australia NBN Co (LTE TDD) 2012 Germany Vodafone Launched 01.12.10 Australia Optus 2012 USA Verizon Wireless Launched 05.12.10 Australia Vivid Wireless (LTE TDD) 2012 Finland Elisa Launched 08.12.10 Azerbaijan Azercell 2012 Denmark TeliaSonera Launched 09.12.10 Azerbaijan Azerfon 2012 Estonia EMT Launched 17.12.10 Bahamas BTC 2012 Japan NTT DoCoMo Launched 24.12.10 Belgium Belgacom (Proximus) 2012 Germany Deutsche Telekom Launched 05.04.11 Belgium Clearwire Belgium (LTE TDD) 2012 Philippines Smart Communications Launched 16.04.11 Belgium Mobistar 2012 Lithuania Omnitel Launched 28.04.11 Canada MTS Allstream 2012 Singapore M1 Launched 21.06.11 Canada Sasktel 2012 Latvia LMT Launched 31.05.11 China China Telecom South Korea SK Telecom Launched 01.07.11 2012 South Korea LG U+ Launched 01.07.11 Colombia Une-EPM 2012 Germany O2 (Telefonica) Launched 01.07.11 Costa Rica Claro 2012 Canada Rogers Wireless Launched 07.07.11 Costa Rica ICE 2012 Austria T Mobile Launched 28.07.11 Denmark 3 Denmark 2012 USA Mosaic Telecom Launched Jul 2011 Denmark TeleNor 2012 Canada Bell Mobility Launched 14.09.11 Estonia Elisa 2012 Saudi Arabia Mobily (LTE TDD) Launched 14.09.11 Ghana Glo Mobile 2012 Saudi Arabia STC (LTE TDD) Launched 14.09.11 Saudi Arabia Zain Launched 14.09.11 Ghana NITA (LTE TDD) 2012 USA AT&T Mobility Launched 18.09.11 India Reliance (LTE TDD) 2012 UAE Etisalat Launched 25.09.11 India Qualcomm India LTE Venture 2012 Australia Telstra Launched 27.09.11 Italy 3 Italia 2012 Denmark TDC Launched 10.10.11 Japan KDDI 2012 Austria 3 Launched 18.11.11 Jordan Zain 2012 Puerto Rico AT&T Mobility Launched 20.11.11 Lithuania Bite 2012 Puerto Rico Claro Launched 24.11.11 Lithuania Tele2 2012 Kyrgyzstan Saima Telecom Launched 09.12.11 Malaysia P1 Networks (LTE TDD) 2012 Brazil Sky Brazil (LTE TDD) Launched 13.12.11 Malaysia Asiaspace (LTE TDD) 2012 Finland DNA Launched 13.12.11 Mexico Telcel 2012 Uruguay Antel Launched 13.12.11 Moldova Moldcell 2012 USA Leap Wireless/Cricket Launched 21.12 11 Montenegro Telenor 2012 Singapore SingTel Launched 22.12.11 Nepal Ncell 2012 Kuwait Viva Launched 27.12.11 Norway TeleNor 2012 Armenia Vivacell-MTS Launched 28.12.11 Paraguay Vox 2012 Bahrain Viva Launched 01.01.12 Philippines Globe 2012 Hungary T Mobile Launched 01.01.12 Russia Antares Group 2012 South Korea KT Launched 03.01.12 Russia Rostelecom (LTE TDD) 2012 Russia Vimpelcom 2012 Russia Yota Launched 15.01.12 Canada Telus Launched 10.02.12 Russia Tele2 2012 USA Peoples Telephone Co-op Launched 14.02.12 Russia Megafon (LTE TDD) 2012 Japan Softbank Mobile (XGP/LTE Launched 24.02.12 Singapore StarHub 2012 TDD) Slovenia Mobitel 2012 Portugal TMN (Portugal Telecom) Launched 12.03.12 South Africa WBS 2012 Portugal Vodafone Portugal Launched 12.03.12 South Africa Vodacom 2012 Portugal Optimus Launched 15.03.12 Spain Orange 2012 Japan eMobile Launched 15.03.12 Switzerland Orange 2012 USA US Cellular Launched 22.03.12 Switzerland Swisscom 2012 Croatia T-Hrvatski Telekom Launched 23.03.12 UAE Du 2012 Croatia VIPNet Launched 23.03.12 UK Everything Everywhere 2012 USA Panhandle Telephone Co-op Launched Mar 2012 UK UK Broadband (LTE TDD) 2012 Belarus Yota Bel Launched 01.04.12 USA Aircell 2012 India Bharti Airtel (LTE TDD) Launched 10.04.12 USA Alaska Communications 2012 Angola Movicel Launched 14.04.12 USA BayRICS 2012 Puerto Rico Open Mobile Launched 19.04.12 USA Bluegrass Cellular 2012 Moldova IDC Launched 21.04.12 USA C Spire Wireless 2012 Evolution to LTE Report

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USA CenturyLink 2012 Montenegro Velatel (LTE TDD) To be confirmed USA Cross Telephone 2012 Namibia Leo (Cell One) To be confirmed USA NorthwestCell 2012 New Zealand Telecom NZ To be confirmed USA Sprint 2012 New Zealand Vodafone NZ To be confirmed USA VTel Wireless 2012 Nigeria Globacom To be confirmed Uzbekistan Beeline 2012 Nigeria Zoda Fones (LTE TDD) To be confirmed Venezuela Movistar 2012 Oman Nawras To be confirmed France Orange 2012-13 Oman Omantel To be confirmed Ireland Hutchison 3 2012-13 Panama Cable and Wireless To be confirmed Switzerland Sunrise 2012-13 Philippines Piltel To be confirmed Australia BigAir 2013 Philippines Bayan Telecommunications To be confirmed France Bouygues Telecom 2013 Poland ERA/T-Mobile To be confirmed Poland PTK Centertel (Orange) To be confirmed France SFR 2013 Qatar Qtel To be confirmed Italy Vodafone 2013 Romania Orange To be confirmed Italy Wind 2013 Romania Vodafone To be confirmed Malaysia DiGi 2013 Russia Base Telecom (LTE TDD) To be confirmed Malaysia Maxis 2013 Russia Smoltelecom (LTE TDD) To be confirmed Mexico Telefónica 2013 South Africa Cell C To be confirmed Monaco Monaco Telecom 2013 South Africa MTN To be confirmed Russia MTS (LTE TDD) 2013 South Africa 8ta To be confirmed UK O2 2013 Slovak Rep Orange To be confirmed USA Clearwire 2013 Spain Telefónica To be confirmed USA T-Mobile USA 2013 Spain Vodafone To be confirmed Bulgaria M-Tel 2013-14 Spain Yoigo To be confirmed China China Mobile (LTE TDD) 2013-14 Sri Lanka Dialog Axiata To be confirmed Armenia Armentel To be confirmed Sri Lanka Mobitel To be confirmed Armenia Orange Armenia To be confirmed Taiwan Global Mobile (LTE TDD) To be confirmed Australia EnergyAustralia Ausgrid To be confirmed Taiwan Chunghwa Telecom To be confirmed Australia VHA To be confirmed Tunisia Tunisiana To be confirmed Austria Orange To be confirmed UK Vodafone To be confirmed Azerbaijan Bakcell To be confirmed Uruguay Dedicado (LTE TDD) To be confirmed Bahrain Zain To be confirmed USA Agri-Valley Broadband To be confirmed Belarus BeST (Life) To be confirmed USA Appalachian Wireless To be confirmed Belize BTL To be confirmed USA Carolina West Wireless To be confirmed Belgium KPN Base To be confirmed USA Chariton Valley Comms To be confirmed Brazil Vivo (Telefonica) To be confirmed USA Custer Telephone To be confirmed Canada Videotron To be confirmed USA ETC To be confirmed Chile Entel PCS To be confirmed USA Etex Telephone Co-op To be confirmed Chile Movistar To be confirmed USA Commnet Wireless To be confirmed Chile Claro To be confirmed USA Convergence Technologies To be confirmed China Velatel-Aerostrong (LTE TDD) To be confirmed USA Lightsquared To be confirmed Colombia Tigo To be confirmed USA Matanuska Telephone Assoc To be confirmed Croatia Velatel (LTE TDD) To be confirmed USA O2 Secure Wireless To be confirmed Estonia Tele2 To be confirmed USA PVT To be confirmed Finland Datame (LTE TDD) To be confirmed USA Peoples Telephone Co-op To be confirmed France Bollore Telecom (LTE TDD) To be confirmed USA S and R Communications To be confirmed Germany E Plus To be confirmed USA S&T Telephone Cooperative To be confirmed Greece Cosmote To be confirmed USA SGRITA To be confirmed Guam IT&E To be confirmed USA SpeedConnect To be confirmed Hong Kong SmarTone To be confirmed USA Sprocket Wireless To be confirmed Hong Kong 21 Vianet Group (LTE TDD) To be confirmed USA Strata Networks To be confirmed Hungary Telenor Magyarország To be confirmed USA Texas Energy Network To be confirmed India Tikona Digital (LTE TDD) To be confirmed USA Thumb Cellular To be confirmed Indonesia Indosat To be confirmed USA United Wireless To be confirmed Indonesia Telkomsel To be confirmed USA Public Service Wireless To be confirmed Indonesia XL Axiata To be confirmed USA City of Charlotte Council To be confirmed Israel Cellcom To be confirmed Vietnam RusViet Telecom To be confirmed Italy Telecom Italia To be confirmed Venezuela Digitel To be confirmed Jamaica Claro To be confirmed Venezuela Movilmax (LTE TDD) To be confirmed

Jersey Clear Mobitel To be confirmed Kazakhstan Kcell To be confirmed © GSA – Global mobile Suppliers Association Kuwait Zain To be confirmed Latvia Bite To be confirmed www.gsacom.com June 4, 2012

Latvia Tele2 To be confirmed

Lebanon Alfa To be confirmed Lebanon MTC Touch To be confirmed 60 pre-commitment LTE network trials Libya Al Madar To be confirmed Luxembourg Orange To be confirmed See next page for details Malaysia U Mobile To be confirmed Moldova Orange To be confirmed Evolution to LTE Report

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60 pre-commitment LTE network trials Malaysia Celcom New Zealand Kordia – study phase Country Operator New Zealand Woosh – study phase Abkhaz Aquafon Nigeria Starcomms – study phase Angola Unitel Peru Telefonica Argentina Telefonica Qatar Vodafone Qatar Argentina Personal Russia Enforta test network LTE TDD Azerbaijan Sazz Russia OAO Voentelecom Bahrain Batelco Slovak Republic O2 (Telefonica) Belarus MTS Russia SMARTS Belgium Telenet Slovak Republic T-Mobile Slovensko Bolivia Entel Movil Slovenia Si.mobil Brazil Algar Telecom (CTBC) South Africa Neotel Brazil Claro Spain COTA Brazil Oi Taiwan Fitel (LTE TDD) Brazil Sao Paulo Military Police Thailand DPC/AIS Brazil Army – trials planned Thailand AIS – TOT Bulgaria Vivacom Thailand True Move Canada Wind Mobile Turkey Avea Canada Xplornet (LTE TDD) Turkey Turkcell Czech Republic O2 (Telefonica) UK 3 UK Dominican Republic Orange Dominicana UK Clear Mobitel Egypt Vodafone UK Arqiva Egypt Mobinil Ukraine MTS-Ukraine Egypt Etisalat Misr USA Dish Network seeking FCC approval Georgia Magticom Vietnam FPT Telecom India BSNL – study phase LTE TDD Vietnam VDC (VNPT) India MTNL – study phase LTE TDD Vietnam Viettel Indonesia Bakrie Telecom

Isle of Man Manx Telecom © GSA – Global mobile Suppliers Association Latvia Triatel www.gsacom.com June 4, 2012 Latvia Lattelecom Kazakhstan Beeline Kazakhstan Tele2 Kenya Safaricom

The LTE Ecosystem of User Devices: 347 LTE User Devices

The GSA ‘Status of the LTE Ecosystem’ report (April 3, 2012) confirmed 63 manufacturers have announced 347 LTE-enabled user devices. Around 250 new LTE user devices were announced over the past year. The main growth trend in 2012 is launches of LTE-capable smartphones and tablets. The number of smartphones increased by one third since January 2012, while LTE tablets increased 72% in the same period. The report includes devices for FDD and TDD modes, form factors, frequencies, and support for fallback technologies when outside LTE coverage areas (i.e. HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, EV-DO, or TD-SCDMA). Press release: www.gsacom.com/news/gsa_350.php4

. 41 Modules . 31 Tablets . 13 Notebooks . 2 PC Cards . 1 Femtocell . 64 Smartphones . 131 Routers . 64 Dongles

‘Status of the LTE Ecosystem’ is free for registered site users via the link at www.gsacom.com (registration page for new site users: www.gsacom.com/php/register_form). Check www.gsacom.com for updates

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LTE subscriptions

Q1 2012: c. 17 million LTE subscriptions

Subscriptions figures provided to GSA by Informa Telecoms and Media on May 16, 2012

Download these charts as JPEG files at http://www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

Also available in a single PDF file on www.gsacom.com via the link to “LTE subscriptions growth to Q1 2012”

Analysts on LTE

ABI Resarch (May 2012): Global LTE subscriptions are expected to exceed 40 million by the end of 2012

Infonetics Research (May 2012): LTE spending in Q1 2012 is up 128% from the year-ago first quarter. Infonetics forecasts the LTE equipment market to grow to $17.5 billion in 2016.

Strategy Analytics (May 2012): One billion LTE connections by 2017, accounting for 15% of all mobile connections in 2017, putting it on a faster trajectory than any other mobile technologies. GSM took 12 years to reach 1 billion connections, WCDMA will take nearly 11 years, LTE will take just over 7 years.

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June 4, 2012

More LTE resources from GSA www.gsacom.com

 Operator Viewpoint presentations (Aero2, Dialog Axiata, Du, Tele2 Russia, Telefonica, Telstra, UK Broadband) www.gsacom.com

Latest additions o Mobile network design in the data world Utilising higher frequencies and TDD LTE technology to deliver capacity and coverage UK Broadband Limited o Spectrum Management for IMT (2G/3G/4G) Networks (Telefónica)

 Map: Worldwide LTE network commitments, launches and trials Free download (PDF) at www.gsacom.com or as a JPEG file at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

For GSA member organizations and network operators who have registered using their corporate email address. Analyze GSA’s database of 3,000+ HSPA user devices – including HSPA+. Review 100+ dual mode HSPA – LTE products.

GAMBoD - LTE tool for analyzing 347 LTE user devices! Log in and access GAMBoD via the banner on www.gsacom.com

LTE TDD LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3978061 LTE1800 LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3129390 LTE User Devices LinkedIN Group www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4146472

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