This database provides in-depth information on mobile network operator subscriptions, spectrum ownership, and infrastructure contracts around the world. It covers over 800 global operators and provides data by operator, technology, country, and region for analyzing trends. Key data points include network ownership, spectrum allocation, subscription growth, infrastructure contracts, and 5-year forecasts. Mobile broadband subscriptions using HSPA, EV-DO, and LTE grew to 844 million in 2011 and are forecasted to reach 4 billion by 2016. LTE subscriptions are expected to grow at 148% annually to over 600 million by 2016. Global cellular subscriptions reached over 6 billion in 2011 and will grow to nearly 9 billion by 2016.