GSA: 64 operators are committed to LTE

The LTE ecosystem is expanding rapidly, according to a new report from the Global mobile Suppliers Association. According to the GSA, there are now 64 operators committed to deploying LTE networks in 31 countries worldwide, up from 31 operator commitments the GSA identified a year ago. TeliaSonera launched the world's first commercial LTE network last December in Norway and Sweden, and the GSA said there will 22 commercial LTE networks up and running by the end of the year, including networks from Verizon Wireless and MetroPCS in the United States. Article. And click here for a map of recent LTE commitments.