GSM facts & numbers

GSM facts & numbers: GSM is more than 670 networks in 200 countries, about 1700 models of GSM phones in the market, and more than 1.5bn users. GSM accounts for 88% of current net additions, and is currently adding one million subscribers every day. There are 153 network operators in 85 countries committed to the EDGE upgrade and 89 3G/WCDMA networks delivering 3G services in 37 countries. 48 mobile operators are deploying combined EDGE-WCDMA networks. There are 186 WCDMA/HSPA handsets and 143 GSM/EDGE-enabled phones announced in the market. For the latest comprehensive facts and data, download your copy of GSM/3G Network Update – 9/05 – at http://www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4