Code Country Standard Startup Subscribers Subs Date Operator U.S. Partners Vendor Coverage Other AS-3 Australia GSM 5/93 240,000 12/95 Optus BellSouth 24.5% Nokia 65% pop @ 11/93 short messaging serv AS-3 Australia GSM 5/93 240,000 12/95 Optus BellSouth 24.5% Nortel Matra 65% pop @ 11/93 short messaging serv