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• 239 operators hold licences to use they have deployed 3GPP-compliant 5G • 8T8R MIMO and Massive MIMO – 73
spectrum for TD-LTE services, 169 of technology in their networks. operators identified as investing
which are known to be actively using the • With multiple announcements of 5G in these technologies; at least 32
spectrum (either deploying networks or launches in recent weeks, GSA now deployed/launched.
have launched services). counts 63 operators in 35 countries • 256 QAM in the DL – 121 operators
• 366 operators investing in either that have launched one or more 3GPP- identified as investing, of which
LTE-Advanced or LTE-Advanced Pro compliant commercial 5G services 74 have deployed/launched the
technologies. Of those, 325 operators (some with smart phones; some with 5G technology within their commercial
have deployed/launched LTE-Advanced routers; some offering services widely; networks.
or LTE-Advanced Pro technologies some with limited geographic, device or
and customer availability). • And numerous key LTE service
in their commercial networks. 202
features:
operators are investing in one or more • I ncluding 55 5G mobile services
LTE-Advanced Pro technologies. (including 6 limited availability • 37 operators investing in LAA (8
launches) and 34 5G FWA or home with deployed/launched networks);
1: This number has declined since the last report reflecting broadband services (7 limited 12 operators investing in LTE-U (3
the removal of companies from the database that have with deployed/launched networks);
been acquired or closed availability).
3 operators investing in LWA (one
launch so far). 17 public network
Figure 1:Figure 1: :Countries with launched 5G Networks operators (all in the US) are investing
in CBRS.
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Definitions
GSA uses the following
definitions for technologies and
services:
• Licensed to test/trial: in live • Running field trials/pilot projects: • 5G FWA/home broadband:
public networks, or using specific Later stage testing, typically using services designed to provide home
spectrum bands, but tests have not the equipment intended to be or enterprise broadband using
started yet. deployed or in process of wider fixed wireless access terminals or
deployment within the network. 5G-enabled home routers; nomadic
• Evaluation/testing/trialling: Work mobility only.
to evaluate possible investments, • Deployed in network: installed
early tests and trials including in the network, even if not used • 5G mobile: full mobility 5G data
demonstrations, lab tests, and for commercial service yet, but is services within the network
field trials where the technology intended to stay in the network and coverage area.
might be subsequently removed. is ultimately expected to be used for
Also includes testing/trialling of an commercial services.
unspecified type. • Launched (limited availability):
• Planned: the operator has commercial services are available for
announced an intention to launch customers to use, and some devices
but has not yet started deploying are available for them to use, but
the network/service and does not availability is restricted to selected
have a licence (if one is needed). geographical areas, or to selected
groups of customers, or by/to small
• Licensed: means the operator has numbers of devices.
a licence to use the spectrum band
for commercial services. Variations • Launched: services are widely
include licensed for mobile available geographically, and widely
broadband, licensed – technology available to customers.
neutral, licensed for LTE, licensed for • Testbed/incubator services: services
5G, or licensed for 2G or 3G. accessible by third-party partners
• Deploying: the operator has started (such as enterprises and public
actual construction/installation/ sector or government organisations)
deployment; and may be piloting the for developing 5G applications and
network in selected locations. solutions, including those funded
by the government/public sector.
Excludes testbeds to test the 5G
network technology itself.
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