A further 194 network deployments are in progress. GSA forecasts that 159 networks will be commercially launched in 68 countries by the end of 2012, which is expected to rise to 195 live networks in 72 countries by the end of the following year.
Summary of commercial LTE network launches annually:
2009 = 2
2010 = 15 (year-end cumulative total = 17)
2011 = 30 (year-end cumulative total = 47)
Year to October 1, 2012 = 58 (cumulative total to date = 105)
GSA end 2012 outlook = 159 commercial LTE networks in 68 countries
GSA end 2013 outlook = 195 commercial LTE networks in 72 countries
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