United States to Account for 47% of Global LTE Connections
Posted by Jesse Ward on Monday, October 17, 2011 · 
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The GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) published an update to its Evolution to LTE report, highlighting accelerating deployments of LTE networks.
The GSA report covers both LTE FDD and LTE TDD system modes. According to the study, 248 global operators, 60% higher than a year ago, have committed to commercial LTE network deployments or are engaged in trials, technology testing or studies. GSA now expects more than 100 network launches by the end of 2012.
In total, 185 firm commercial LTE network deployments, 64% higher than a year ago, are in progress or planned in 66 countries, including 35 networks now commercially launched. Another 63 operators in 21 additional countries are engaged in LTE technology trials, tests or studies.
On the heels of the GSA Report, Pyramid Research provided its own insight, stating that the United States should account for around 47% of all global LTE connections by the end of this year. The 7 million United States connections include contributions from AT&T, Verizon Wireless and MetroPCS.