According to our Wireless Device Strategies (WDS) service, global LTE mobile phone revenues rose almost +200% annually during Q3 2013. Apple overtook Samsung to become the world's largest 4G handset vendor by revenue. Sony held third place in this high-value cellphone category. Nokia outperformed and represented the highest annual growth rate among major players. This published report, available to clients, provides quarterly global LTE handset shipments, wholesale (transfer) pricing, and revenue metrics for 17 major vendors from Q1 2011 to Q3 2013. The report is a vital tool for monitoring the financial health and tiered marketshare of leading LTE brands such as Nokia, HTC, BlackBerry, Samsung, Apple and others.