LONDON-The GSM Association reported more than 600 million people around the world use GSM phones, and it expects to exceed 630 million users by the end of the year. The association noted GSM networks are currently operational in 171 countries, with more than 55 General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) networks commercially deployed.
“The GSM global wireless family continues to be the world’s fastest-growing and most widely deployed wireless technology,” said Rob Conway, chief executive officer (CEO) of the GSM Association. “With the total digital wireless market expected to reach 1 billion customers by year-end, GSM is best placed with over 70-percent market share to fully maximize the opportunities of verbal and visual wireless communications ahead.”
