BELLEVUE, Wash.-Once considered a technology with little future, EDGE networks currently number more than 100, according to industry association 3G Americas. The group said more than 100 operators in 63 countries from all regions of the world are in various stages of readiness for EDGE technology
In addition to the 28 operators offering commercial EDGE services to customers, there are 32 operators actively deploying EDGE, 33 planned EDGE deployments, eight operators with EDGE-capable networks, and seven other operators with EDGE networks reported in the trial phase.
“EDGE has achieved critical mass based on world geographic coverage, POPs, number of subscribers within these operators’ networks, as well as the scope of devices and infrastructure,” said Chris Pearson, 3G Americas president.
