December 21, 2005: According to a new survey by GSA – the Global mobile
Suppliers Association, six 3G/WCDMA networks have launched commercial
services so far this month, pushing the total number to 100 networks in 42
countries. This compares with 60 commercial networks in 28 countries at end
2004, underlining WCDMA as the leading 3G mobile communications system. It
means that over two-thirds of the WCDMA license holders worldwide have
launched 3G services, demonstrating the maturity of the technology and
global market leadership.
