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Frequencies in the range 3400–4200 MHz (C-band) can play a significant role in 4G/LTE evolution and future innovation of IMT-Advanced technology.
See conclusions of UMTS Forum report on C-band spectrum allocations and usage…
The UMTS Forum predicts there will be more than 1 billion connected devices by 2016. ‘Two Worlds Connected’ surveys the rapid convergence between 3G/4G mobile broadband and the consumer electronics (CE) industry.
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Mobile broadband is changing the way the world communicates. The UMTS Forum helps all players in this dynamic value chain understand and profit from the opportunities of 3G/4G LTE networks and their evolution.
4G/LTE Market Snapshot
January 2016
Global mobile connections including M2M exceed 7.6 billion
Source: GSMA Intelligence
Global MBB subscriptions reached 3.6 billion in 2015
Source: Ericsson Mobility Report
Over 270 5G networks will be deployed by 2025
Source: GSA
Celebrating 15 Years
Since its foundation, the UMTS Forum has played a unique role in shaping the mobile broadband landscape. Learn more about our achievements as we continue to support the global success of the 3GPP family of mobile systems and their Long Term Evolution.
UMTS Forum and 3GPP
The UMTS Forum is a Market Representation Partner in the Third Generation Partnership Project.
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