The Global mobile Suppliers Association today announced the establishment of a new RedCap Special Interest Group to bring together leading telecommunications companies wishing to track, boost and promote the ecosystem for 5G RedCap network deployments, connected IoT devices, FWA devices and service launches.

5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) devices are designed to cater to Internet of Things (IoT) use cases with requirements on low device complexity and power consumption but moderate requirements on peak data rates. This technology is built upon the 5G NR (New Radio) standard and aims to offer a balanced approach to connectivity, enabling implementation and operation of cost- and energy-efficient devices for a wide range of IoT applications.

To deploy RedCap, operators must first have a 5G standalone network, making the ongoing expansion of 5G SA networks worldwide a guide to RedCap readiness. As of February 2025, GSA identified 154 operators in 63 countries investing in 5G standalone. When assessing the global status of 5G RedCap in this latest report, GSA identified 26 operators in 18 countries that are currently investing in RedCap technology, indicating the early stage of its development.

Joe Barrett, President of the Global mobile Suppliers Association, said: “5G RedCap is still in its initial stages of development and growth, particularly when it comes to compatible devices and chipsets. Nevertheless, indications of future growth for 5G RedCap are already emerging. This is why it is time for the industry ecosystem to now work together to promote, track and report on the true status of the technology and collectively expand the RedCap ecosystem globally.

“5G RedCap’s role as the bridge for mid-tier IoT applications, coupled with the clear demand for IoT connectivity providers based on LTE technologies, indicates a promising market, with significant growth expected in the medium to long term, especially as 5G New Radio continues its global expansion and the capabilities of LTE technologies diminish. RedCap can also help serving some FWA scenarios thanks to its lower cost device capabilities.”

The new GSA RedCap SIG brings together vendors from across the ecosystem to track and promote the status of RedCap products, features and mobile networks. SIG Partners and Members can promote their RedCap-enabled products via the GSA website and GAMBoD databases, while the GSA Research Team will support the work of the SIG with regular industry reports and webinars on the global status of the technology.

Founding members of the 5G RedCap SIG include Ericsson, Huawei, Intel, MediaTek, Qualcomm and VIAVI Solutions. Membership of GSA groups, which also cover areas of special interest including 4G/5G fixed wireless access and private mobile networks, is open to all GSA Executive & Ordinary Members and GSA Associates. Organisations subscribing to GSA as a Member or Associate benefit from unlimited access for every employee to GSA’s unique GAMBoD databases.

This month GSA also published its latest report on 5G RedCap, which is available for download here. This new report delves into what 5G RedCap entails and its advantages for operators, and introduces enhanced RedCap (eRedCap) and the potential in this nascent area to shape the ecosystem.

On 29th April 2025, the GSA 5G RedCap SIG, together with the GSA Research Team, will dig into the latest market trends and data on industry adoption of 5G RedCap for IoT and share how the work of the 5G RedCap SIG will support the ecosystem in driving further growth. You can register for the webinar here: https://gsacom.com/group/redcap-sig/

For more information on 5G RedCap IoT, and the work of the GSA RedCap Special Interest Group, please visit https://gsacom.com/group/redcap-marketing-special-interest-group/.

To enquire about how your organisation can become a GSA Associate and participate in the SIG, please email membership@gsacom.com.

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To deploy RedCap, operators must first have a 5G standalone network, making the ongoing expansion of 5G SA networks worldwide a guide to RedCap readiness. As of February 2025, GSA identified 154 operators in 63 countries investing in 5G standalone. When assessing the global status of 5G RedCap in this latest report, GSA identified 26 operators in 18 countries that are currently investing in RedCap technology, indicating the early stage of its development.

Join the GSA Research Team as they dig into this data, revealing the RedCap early adopters and how the vendor ecosystem is responding to the new IoT opportunities.

During this live webinar and Q&A you will learn:

• What is 5G RedCap?
• 5G RedCap Use Cases
• LTE-M and NB-IoT Status and Comparisons
• 5G Standalone and 5G RedCap Networks Status
• 5G RedCap Device Ecosystem
• New GSA initiatives to drive and support the RedCap ecosystem

Download the full report here: https://gsacom.com/paper/5g-redcap-april-2025/

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Major industry initiatives worldwide, in areas like connected and autonomous vehicles, connected or smart homes, agriculture, robotics, smart industry, smart cities and smart energy, are exploring the potential of the Internet of things (IoT). Companies are actively working on IoT use cases involving NB-IoT and LTE-MTC (LTE-M) networks, and the market has been boosted by the greater need for remote operations during the pandemic.

The mobile industry continues to demonstrate its commitment to the range of low-power wide area network technologies based on 3GPP standards. Our research shows a steady rise in the number of networks supporting NB-IoT, and continued but slowed growth in the number of devices compliant with Cat-NB1 and -NB2 as well as Cat-M1. The number of operators actively investing in LTE-M networks has increased slightly since our previous report. As of April 2024, there are:

258 operators that have deployed or launched NB-IoT or LTE-M networks in 68 countries
176 operators actively investing in NB-IoT technology, of which:
132 have deployed or commercially launched NB-IoT networks
24 are planning, piloting or deploying NB-IoT networks
20 are evaluating or trialling NB-IoT technology
81 operators actively investing in LTE-M technology, of which:
61 have deployed or commercially launched LTE-M networks
11 are planning, piloting or deploying LTE-M networks
Nine are trialling LTE-M technology.
In terms of IoT equipment, GSA has identified 982 devices supporting either Cat-M1, Cat-NB1 (NB-IoT) or Cat-NB2. Within that total:

·                  534 devices support Cat-NB1 (including known variants)

·                  156 identified device models support Cat-NB2

·                  676 devices support Cat-M1 (including known variants).

NB-IoT & LTE-M April-2024 – Summary Report

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Data is updated monthly and quarterly and can be referenced by users who register for free on the GSA website and download multiple reports, charts and videos of webinars. GSA welcomes any contributions on industry data from mobile operators, vendors and suppliers what want to ensure accurate industry data is shared globally.

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Major industry initiatives worldwide, in areas like connected and autonomous vehicles, connected or smart homes, agriculture, robotics, smart industry, smart cities and smart energy, are exploring the potential of the Internet of things (IoT). Companies are actively working on IoT use cases involving NB-IoT and LTE-MTC (LTE-M) networks, and the market has been boosted by the greater need for remote operations during the pandemic.

The mobile industry continues to demonstrate its commitment to the range of low-power wide area network technologies based on 3GPP standards. Our research shows a steady rise in the number of networks supporting NB-IoT, and continued but slowed growth in the number of devices compliant with Cat-NB1 and -NB2 as well as Cat-M1. The number of operators actively investing in LTE-M networks has increased slightly since our previous report. As of April 2024, there are:

258 operators that have deployed or launched NB-IoT or LTE-M networks in 68 countries
176 operators actively investing in NB-IoT technology, of which:
132 have deployed or commercially launched NB-IoT networks
24 are planning, piloting or deploying NB-IoT networks
20 are evaluating or trialling NB-IoT technology
81 operators actively investing in LTE-M technology, of which:
61 have deployed or commercially launched LTE-M networks
11 are planning, piloting or deploying LTE-M networks
Nine are trialling LTE-M technology.
In terms of IoT equipment, GSA has identified 982 devices supporting either Cat-M1, Cat-NB1 (NB-IoT) or Cat-NB2. Within that total:

· 534 devices support Cat-NB1 (including known variants)

· 156 identified device models support Cat-NB2

· 676 devices support Cat-M1 (including known variants).

NB-IoT & LTE-M April-2024 – Members Report

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The GSA research team is constantly following market dynamics and activity to ensure the latest data is available to GSA users via the GSA website.

Data is updated monthly and quarterly and can be referenced by users who register for free on the GSA website and download multiple reports, charts and videos of webinars. GSA welcomes any contributions on industry data from mobile operators, vendors and suppliers what want to ensure accurate industry data is shared globally.

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Major industry initiatives worldwide, in areas like connected and autonomous vehicles, connected or smart homes, agriculture, robotics, smart industry, smart cities and smart energy, are exploring the potential of the Internet of things (IoT). Companies are actively working on IoT use cases involving NB-IoT and LTE-MTC (LTE-M) networks, and the market has been boosted by the greater need for remote operations during the pandemic. We expect the IoT market to grow rapidly over the next five years and for 3GPP technologies to gain market share.

IoT infrastructure, chipsets, modules and devices are now available from a range of companies — large and small, well-established and start-ups. The increasing size of the 3GPP ecosystem will further drive commercialization and economies of scale in IoT, with mobile operators, infrastructure suppliers, chipset and module manufacturers, device companies and development and testing houses supporting new services.

The mobile industry continues to demonstrate its commitment to the range of low-power wide area network technologies based on 3GPP standards. Our research shows a steady rise in the number of networks supporting NB-IoT, and continued but slowed growth in the number of devices compliant with Cat-NB1 and -NB2 as well as Cat-M1. The number of operators actively investing in LTE-M networks has remained flat since our previous report. As of September 2023, there are:

• 254 operators that have deployed or launched NB-IoT or LTE-M networks in 81 countries
• 173 operators actively investing in NB-IoT technology, of which:
• 128 have deployed or commercially launched NB-IoT networks
• 25 are planning, piloting or deploying NB-IoT networks
• 20 are evaluating or trialling NB-IoT technology
• 80 operators actively investing in LTE-M technology, of which:
• 60 have deployed or commercially launched LTE-M networks
• 11 are planning, piloting or deploying LTE-M networks
• Nine are trialling LTE-M technology

Note that a technology is regarded as deployed when it has been installed in the operator’s commercial network and is intended for continued commercial use (a trial or pilot installation might be discontinued). A network is considered to be commercially launched once it is available at least on a limited basis for the use of commercial customers.

In terms of IoT equipment, GSA has identified a significant rise in both the number and range of devices supporting 3GPP IoT standards since September 2022:

1,366 devices supporting either Cat M1, Cat NB1 (NB-IoT) or Cat NB2

Within that total:

• 534 devices support Cat NB1 (including known variants)
• 156 identified device models support Cat-NB2
• 676 devices support Cat-M1 (including known variants)

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NB-IoT & LTE-M September-2023 – Member Report

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Major industry initiatives worldwide, in areas like connected and autonomous vehicles, connected or smart homes, agriculture, robotics, smart industry, smart cities and smart energy, are exploring the potential of the Internet of things (IoT). Companies are actively working on IoT use cases involving NB-IoT and LTE-MTC (LTE-M) networks, and the market has been boosted by the greater need for remote operations during the pandemic. We expect the IoT market to grow rapidly over the next five years and for 3GPP technologies to gain market share.

IoT infrastructure, chipsets, modules and devices are now available from a range of companies — large and small, well-established and start-ups. The increasing size of the 3GPP ecosystem will further drive commercialization and economies of scale in IoT, with mobile operators, infrastructure suppliers, chipset and module manufacturers, device companies and development and testing houses supporting new services.

The mobile industry continues to demonstrate its commitment to the range of low-power wide area network technologies based on 3GPP standards. Our research shows a steady rise in the number of networks supporting NB-IoT, and continued but slowed growth in the number of devices compliant with Cat-NB1 and -NB2 as well as Cat-M1. The number of operators actively investing in LTE-M networks has remained flat since our previous report. As of September 2023, there are:

• 254 operators that have deployed or launched NB-IoT or LTE-M networks in 81 countries
• 173 operators actively investing in NB-IoT technology, of which:
• 128 have deployed or commercially launched NB-IoT networks
• 25 are planning, piloting or deploying NB-IoT networks
• 20 are evaluating or trialling NB-IoT technology
• 80 operators actively investing in LTE-M technology, of which:
• 60 have deployed or commercially launched LTE-M networks
• 11 are planning, piloting or deploying LTE-M networks
• Nine are trialling LTE-M technology

Note that a technology is regarded as deployed when it has been installed in the operator’s commercial network and is intended for continued commercial use (a trial or pilot installation might be discontinued). A network is considered to be commercially launched once it is available at least on a limited basis for the use of commercial customers.

In terms of IoT equipment, GSA has identified a significant rise in both the number and range of devices supporting 3GPP IoT standards since September 2022:

1,366 devices supporting either Cat M1, Cat NB1 (NB-IoT) or Cat NB2

Within that total:

• 534 devices support Cat NB1 (including known variants)
• 156 identified device models support Cat-NB2
• 676 devices support Cat-M1 (including known variants)

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NB-IoT & LTE-M September-2023 – Summary

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Major industry initiatives worldwide, in areas like connected and autonomous vehicles, connected or smart homes, agriculture, robotics, smart industry, smart cities and smart energy, are exploring the potential of the Internet of things (IoT). Companies are actively working on IoT use cases involving both NB-IoT and LTE-MTC (LTE-M) networks, and the market has been boosted by the greater need for remote operations during the pandemic. We expect the IoT market to grow rapidly over the next five years and for 3GPP technologies to gain market share.

IoT infrastructure, chipsets, modules and devices are now available from a range of companies — large and small, well-established and start-ups. The increasing size of the 3GPP ecosystem will further drive commercialization and economies of scale in IoT, with mobile operators, infrastructure suppliers, chipset and module manufacturers, device companies and development and testing houses supporting new services.

The mobile industry continues to demonstrate its commitment to the range of low-power wide area network technologies based on 3GPP standards. Our research shows a steady rise in the number of networks supporting NB-IoT, and continued but slowed growth in the number of devices compliant with Cat-NB1 and -NB2 as well as Cat-M1. The number of operators actively investing in LTE-M networks has remained flat since our previous report. As of March 2023, there are:

• 180 operators that have deployed or launched NB-IoT or LTE-M networks in 81 countries
• 168 operators actively investing in NB-IoT technology, of which:
• 125 have deployed or commercially launched NB-IoT networks
• 24 are planning, piloting or deploying NB-IoT networks
• 19 are evaluating or trialling NB-IoT technology
• 76 operators actively investing in LTE-M technology, of which:
• 56 have deployed or commercially launched LTE-M networks
• 11 are planning, piloting or deploying LTE-M networks
• 9 are trialling LTE-M technology

Note that a technology is regarded as deployed when it has been installed in the operator’s commercial network and is intended for continued commercial use (a trial or pilot installation might be discontinued). A network is considered to be commercially launched once it is available at least on a limited basis for the use of commercial customers.

In terms of IoT equipment, GSA has identified a significant rise in both the number and range of devices supporting 3GPP IoT standards since the previous update in September 2022:

795 devices supporting either Cat M1, Cat NB1 (NB-IoT) or Cat NB2
Within that total:

• 503 devices support Cat NB1 (including known variants)
• 142 identified device models support Cat-NB2
• 612 devices support Cat-M1 (including known variants)

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Mobile industry research is the backbone of GSA activity and covers topics from devices, chipsets and technology, to networks, features and spectrum.

The GSA research team is constantly following market dynamics and activity to ensure the latest data is available to GSA users via the GSA website.

Data is updated monthly and quarterly and can be referenced by users who register for free on the GSA website and download multiple reports, charts and videos of webinars. GSA welcomes any contributions on industry data from mobile operators, vendors and suppliers what want to ensure accurate industry data is shared globally.

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GSA reports are based on extensive data contained in the GSA GAMBoD databases, which is a resource available to GSA members and associates. Companies and policy makers can subscribe, as a GSA associate, to gain access to GSA databases and member reports for additional insights into the source data behind reports, which can be used for their own research purposes.

Discounted annual subscription are available to regulators, government agencies and licensed mobile operators.

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NB-IoT & LTE-M March-2023 – Member Report

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Major industry initiatives worldwide, in areas like connected and autonomous vehicles, connected or smart homes, agriculture, robotics, smart industry, smart cities and smart energy, are exploring the potential of the Internet of things (IoT). Companies are actively working on IoT use cases involving both NB-IoT and LTE-MTC (LTE-M) networks, and the market has been boosted by the greater need for remote operations during the pandemic. We expect the IoT market to grow rapidly over the next five years and for 3GPP technologies to gain market share.

IoT infrastructure, chipsets, modules and devices are now available from a range of companies — large and small, well-established and start-ups. The increasing size of the 3GPP ecosystem will further drive commercialization and economies of scale in IoT, with mobile operators, infrastructure suppliers, chipset and module manufacturers, device companies and development and testing houses supporting new services.

The mobile industry continues to demonstrate its commitment to the range of low-power wide area network technologies based on 3GPP standards. Our research shows a steady rise in the number of networks supporting NB-IoT, and continued but slowed growth in the number of devices compliant with Cat-NB1 and -NB2 as well as Cat-M1. The number of operators actively investing in LTE-M networks has remained flat since our previous report. As of March 2023, there are:

• 180 operators that have deployed or launched NB-IoT or LTE-M networks in 81 countries
• 168 operators actively investing in NB-IoT technology, of which:
• 125 have deployed or commercially launched NB-IoT networks
• 24 are planning, piloting or deploying NB-IoT networks
• 19 are evaluating or trialling NB-IoT technology
• 76 operators actively investing in LTE-M technology, of which:
• 56 have deployed or commercially launched LTE-M networks
• 11 are planning, piloting or deploying LTE-M networks
• 9 are trialling LTE-M technology

Note that a technology is regarded as deployed when it has been installed in the operator’s commercial network and is intended for continued commercial use (a trial or pilot installation might be discontinued). A network is considered to be commercially launched once it is available at least on a limited basis for the use of commercial customers.

In terms of IoT equipment, GSA has identified a significant rise in both the number and range of devices supporting 3GPP IoT standards since the previous update in September 2022:

795 devices supporting either Cat M1, Cat NB1 (NB-IoT) or Cat NB2
Within that total:

• 503 devices support Cat NB1 (including known variants)
• 142 identified device models support Cat-NB2
• 612 devices support Cat-M1 (including known variants)

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The GSA research team is constantly following market dynamics and activity to ensure the latest data is available to GSA users via the GSA website.

Data is updated monthly and quarterly and can be referenced by users who register for free on the GSA website and download multiple reports, charts and videos of webinars. GSA welcomes any contributions on industry data from mobile operators, vendors and suppliers what want to ensure accurate industry data is shared globally.

GSA GAMBoD Database

GSA reports are based on extensive data contained in the GSA GAMBoD databases, which is a resource available to GSA members and associates. Companies and policy makers can subscribe, as a GSA associate, to gain access to GSA databases and member reports for additional insights into the source data behind reports, which can be used for their own research purposes.

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NB-IoT & LTE-M March-2023 – Summary

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The Emerging Market Opportunity for Cat-M1 in a 3 MHz Channel for Utility Broadband Networks

As utilities and smart grid vendors continue to address the challenges of grid modernization, 3GPP LTE low power wide-area (LPWA) technologies will play a key role. While NB-IoT and Cat-M1 (also referred to LTE-M or Cat-M) are both viable alternatives for today’s utility networks, Cat-M1 is becoming increasingly important due to the ability to deliver faster data rates (as compared to NB-IoT) as well as the low latency required for smart meters, distributed automation, and other grid modernization applications. Cat-M1 is widely supported in the 5 MHz ecosystem today. Demand for Cat-M1 in-band on a 3 MHz LTE channel is accelerating driven by expanding utility applications. Interviews with Anterix Ecosystem members (including chipset, modem, and device vendors) and a private LTE market-sizing analysis by Harbor Research both identified a strong market opportunity for Cat-M1 in private LTE networks for utilities.

Market Opportunity for Cat-M1 – Anterix & Ericsson paper

Anterix

Anterix is focused on delivering transformative broadband that enables the modernization of critical infrastructure for the energy, transportation, logistics and other sectors of our economy. As the largest of licensed spectrum in the 900 MHz band (896-901/935-940 MHz) throughout the contiguous United States, plus Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico, we are uniquely positioned to enable the private LTE solutions that support secure, resilient, and customer-controlled operations. Anterix enables nextgeneration communications platforms that support grid modernization and cybersecurity strategies. Our 900 MHz spectrum supports secure, reliable, cost effective, and customized LTE solutions.

Ericsson

Ericsson enables communications service providers and enterprises to capture the full value of connectivity. The company’s portfolio spans the following business areas: Networks, Cloud Software and Services, Enterprise Wireless Solutions, Global Communications Platform, and Technologies and New Businesses. It is designed to help our customers go digital, increase efficiency and find new revenue streams. Ericsson’s innovation investments have delivered the benefits of mobility and mobile broadband to billions of people globally. Ericsson stock is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and on Nasdaq New York.

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Major industry initiatives worldwide, in areas like connected and autonomous vehicles, connected or smart homes, agriculture, robotics, smart industry, smart cities and smart energy, are exploring the potential of the Internet of things (IoT). Companies are actively working on IoT use cases involving both NB-IoT and LTE-MTC (LTE-M) networks, and the market has been boosted by the greater need for remote operations during the pandemic. We expect the IoT market to grow rapidly over the next five years and for 3GPP technologies to gain market share.

IoT infrastructure, chipsets, modules and devices are now available from a range of companies — large and small, well-established and start-ups. The increasing size of the 3GPP ecosystem will further drive commercialization and economies of scale in IoT, with mobile operators, infrastructure suppliers, chipset and module manufacturers, device companies and development and testing houses supporting new services.

The mobile industry continues to demonstrate its commitment to the range of low-power wide area network technologies based on 3GPP standards. Our research shows a steady rise in the number of networks supporting NB-IoT, growth in the number actively investing in LTE-M networks, and continued but slowed growth in the number of devices compliant with Cat-NB1 and -NB2 as well as Cat-M1. As of September 2022, there are:

• 178 operators that have deployed or launched NB-IoT or LTE-M networks in 80 countries

• 167 operators actively investing in NB-IoT technology, of which:

• 124 have deployed or commercially launched NB-IoT networks

• 25 are planning, piloting or deploying NB-IoT networks

• 18 are evaluating or trialling NB-IoT technology

• 76 operators actively investing in LTE-M technology, of which:

• 57 have deployed or commercially launched LTE-M networks

• 11 are planning, piloting or deploying LTE-M networks

• 9 are trialling LTE-M technology

Note that a technology is regarded as deployed when it has been installed in the operator’s commercial network and is intended for continued commercial use (a trial or pilot installation might be discontinued). A network is considered to be commercially launched once it is available at least on a limited basis for the use of commercial customers.

In terms of IoT equipment, GSA has identified a significant rise in both the number and range of devices supporting 3GPP IoT standards since the previous update in February 2022:

• 752 devices supporting either Cat-M1, Cat-NB1 (NB-IoT) or Cat-NB2

Within that total:

• 484 devices support Cat-NB1 (including known variants)

• 118 identified device models support Cat-NB2

• 571 devices support Cat-M1 (including known variants)

NB-IoT and LTE-M September-2022 – Members

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The GSA research team is constantly following market dynamics and activity to ensure the latest data is available to GSA users via the GSA website.

Data is updated monthly and quarterly and can be referenced by users who register for free on the GSA website and download multiple reports, charts and videos of webinars. GSA welcomes any contributions on industry data from mobile operators, vendors and suppliers what want to ensure accurate industry data is shared globally.

GSA GAMBoD Database

GSA reports are based on extensive data contained in the GSA GAMBoD databases, which is a resource available to GSA members and associates. Companies and policy makers can subscribe, as a GSA associate, to gain access to GSA databases and member reports for additional insights into the source data behind reports, which can be used for their own research purposes.

Discounted annual subscription are available to regulators, government agencies and licensed mobile operators.

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