With mobile network subscriptions estimated to reach 7.4 billion by the end of
2013, global mobile penetration is fast approaching the 100% mark. Mobile broadband in particular is witnessing considerable growth. SNS Research estimates that HSPA subscriptions have already crossed the 1 Billion mark.
LTE is estimated to account for nearly 130 Million subscriptions at the end of
2013. Driven by ongoing deployments, LTE penetration will significantly grow at a
CAGR of 53% over the next 7 years. LTE connections will eventually represent more than 2.4 Billion subscriptions in 2020. Presently U.S, Japanese and South
Korean mobile network operators are leading LTE subscriptions with a combined market share of 75%, driven by their early adoption of the technology.
Covering over 818 mobile network operators and 222 countries worldwide the 2G,
3G & 4G Mobile Network Subscriptions, Spectrum Licensing, Ownership,
Infrastructure Contracts & Handset Shipments Database: 2013 - 2020 database tracks mobile network subscription, penetration, handset shipment, spectrum licensing, mobile infrastructure contracts and network ownership data. The database is delivered as a Microsoft excel file.
