The WCDMA technology is now well established on the global mobile market. Ericsson had 129 references out of a total of 234 WCDMA agreements (55%). (January 2008) The HSPA technology has a strong momentum right now. According to GSA, Nov 2007, HSPA technology has a strong momentum right now. According to GSA, March 2008, HSPA networks have been rolled out in 80 countries, spread on all continents. Ericsson has supplied 90 out of 185 launched HSPA networks (49%). (March 2008)
Ericsson is powering more than 180 commercial EDGE networks, representing a market share well above 50%. (January 2008) The EDGE technology - Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution - is defined as a 3G standard as well. EDGE has become a natural evolution of GSM/GPRS and the majority of WCDMA-HSPA networks combine with EDGE for service continuity and the best user experience. According to GSM Association there where 290 operators in 136 countries offering GSM/EDGE services, as per January 2008."
See examples of customers and countries provided by WCDMA/HSPA network solutions below:
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