Latest LTE numbers from GSA (the Global mobile Suppliers Association);
-"This latest update of the GSA Evolution to LTE report confirms 361 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 114 countries, including 163 networks which are commercially launched in 67 countries. MVNOs are excluded. Multi-band networks are counted as one network."
- "A further 54 operators in 10 additional countries are engaged in pre-commercial LTE technology pilot trials, tests or studies"
- "415 operators in 124 countries are now investing in LTE"
- "GSA forecasts there will be 248 commercial LTE networks in 87 countries by end 2013."
- "LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology ever and is now mainstream. The total number of LTE subscriptions reached 68.33 million in Q4 2012."
