GSM Technology Center
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GSM Technology Center
The 3G Americas Technology Center provides technical and statistical information on the GSM family of technologies, which includes GPRS, EDGE, UMTS/WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+, LTE and LTE-Advanced. The GSM community offers the world's most extensive wireless footprint with over 4.1 billion subscriptions, more than 89 percent of the world's digital wireless market, and growing. The GSM market share has two key benefits: high volumes of devices and network infrastructure, which translates into lower overhead for operators and affordable devices for customers; and international roaming, allowing GSM customers to enjoy voice and next-generation services throughout the Americas and worldwide.
In the Americas, GSM is the fastest growing wireless technology. Each step in the migration to 3G and beyond gives customers access to a wider range of advanced IP-based data services, including fast Internet access, messaging and streaming multimedia. For operators, each step is a cost-effective way to expand services while making more efficient use of spectrum and infrastructure.
Glossary of Wireless Acronyms
Learn more about the GSM family of technologies used in each step of the migration to 3G |
