Juniper Research has predicted that 24m subscribers will be using 3G LTE (Long Term Evolution) Mobile Broadband technology by 2012.

LTE is widely regarded as the next evolution up from present HSPA 3G technology, which can theoretically deliver speeds of up to 14Mbps over existing 3G mobile phone networks. So what will LTE bring to the table?:


However until then the current crop of HSPA technologies is expected to dominate with 70% of the total Mobile Broadband subscriber base under its wing. Mobile WiMAX is also expected to grab a single digit stake.

It’s interesting to think that such services could exist and function before BT has managed to completely rollout a competitive fixed-line solution.