COSTA MESA, Calif.-The CDMA Development Group said cdmaOne subscriber growth increased 171 percent from June 1998 to June 1999, reaching nearly 35 million global subscribers.
“cdmaOne experienced significant worldwide growth during the first six months of 1999, giving cdmaOne presence on virtually every continent,” said Perry LaForge, executive director of the CDG. “For the rest of this year, cdmaOne deployment and growth rate will continue not only in Asia and North America, but in emerging markets such as India, Latin America and the Middle East.”
Asia continues to drive cdmaOne subscriber growth with a 138-percent increase, bringing the region’s total to more than 20 million users. Growth in North America increased 205 percent by adding 7 million subscribers this year, said the CDG.
