The latest survey of GSM\/EDGE network deployments by GSA, the Global mobile Suppliers Association, highlights continuing expansion of GSM\/EDGE networks and services across the globe. The survey results confirm that EDGE networks are now commercially launched in 147 countries, compared to 113 countries in May 2007. <\/p>\n
EDGE is now widely available throughout Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For example, EDGE is now available in several new markets in Africa. <\/p>\n
Throughout the world, many operators have made significant investments to enhance the capacity and coverage of existing networks, often extending EDGE capabilities to their full GSM coverage area.<\/p>\n
The GSA survey identified 363 EDGE network commitments in 165 countries (May
2007 = 287 commitments, 142 countries), including 313 EDGE commercial network launches in 147 countries (May 2007 = 223 launches, 113 countries).<\/p>\n
A major driver for EDGE deployments is the capability provided to network operators to offer high speed Internet access to their customers. Over 60% of HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) network operators have also deployed EDGE for service continuity and the best user experience of mobile broadband services.<\/p>\n
GSM\/EDGE, a software enhancement to GPRS networks, is a mature global technology supported by a well developed ecosystem. <\/p>\n
The number of EDGE enabled user devices, including phones and PC datacards\/modems, is estimated to have more than doubled in the same period to over 1,200 products now launched. <\/p>\n
The first commercial EDGE network was launched in June 2003. Over 75% of GPRS operators have since committed to the EDGE enhancement, delivering significant data traffic and revenue growth.<\/p>\n
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