There are 120 commercially launched LTE1800 networks in 63 countries, according to a recent GSA (the Global mobile Suppliers Association) report. So far 279 LTE networks have been commercially launched in 101 countries. 43% of LTE operators have used 1800 MHz (band 3) spectrum in their networks either as a single band system, or as part of a multi-band deployment. 

According to GSA, further 1800 MHz is the prime band for LTE deployments worldwide, and will greatly assist international roaming for mobile broadband. Many more LTE1800 network deployments are in the pipeline.

In addition, 1800 MHz now also has the largest user devices ecosystem. 37% of all LTE user devices support LTE1800 band. More than 50% of newly launched user terminals support 1800 MHz spectrum. A total of 589 LTE1800 user devices have been announced, a annual growth of 152%.