4G-LTE Connections to Cross 1 BN Worldwide by 2017

摘要

The number of 4G-LTE connections will cross one bn worldwide by 2017, according to a new study by GSMA Intelligence. The United States currently accounts for almost half (46%) of global LTE connections; while the United States, South Korea, and Japan combined account for 80% today. However, Asia is expected to account for almost half (47%) of all LTE connections by 2017, with the rollout of LTE networks in major markets such as China and India. Half of total mobile connections in South Korea are now running on LTE networks - compared to 20% in Japan and the United States - making South Korea the most advanced LTE market worldwide.