Fifty-two HSDPA networks have begun offering services in 35 countries, the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) says.
The GSA, which represents GSM/3G suppliers worldwide, notes there are a total of 117 high-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) network deployments in 54 countries.
Seven networks have launched HSDPA-enabled services in the past eight weeks. The first HSDPA network began service last October.
"[This] means the number of commercial networks has more than quadrupled in five months," says the organisation. Eleven networks became operational by 24 March 2006.
GSA says HSDPA roll-out has been strongly evident in Europe, with 17 of the 25 European Union member countries now delivering commercial HSDPA services, and network deployments planned or under way in a further five countries.
Globally, HSDPA commercial services are spreading rapidly, it says. HSDPA, which is the first evolution of WCDMA, is now available in 35 countries or territories.Related stories:
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