- Global 5G expansion skyrockets: reaching 1.4 billion connections by the end of Q2 2023, with ambitious forecasts of 8 billion connections by 2028. 2.5 billion more than 4G LTE
- 5G connections in North America reach 151 million, continuing strong 13% growth last quarter
Bellevue, WA – September 28, 2023 – 5G is not only the fastest growing generation of wireless cellular technology; According to data from 5G Americas and Omdia, the Americas’ leading voices on 5G and beyond, it is expected to surpass 4G LTE with more than 2.5 billion connections by 2028, making it the most widely adopted.
In just six months, the world has added a staggering 331 million new 5G connections, bringing the total number of connections worldwide to 1.4 billion. With this adoption and a surge in network deployments, the stage is set for further acceleration, with projections for us to approach 2 billion connections by the end of 2023. Omdia’s latest forecast predicts that 5G connections will reach 8 billion by 2028, outpacing the growth in 5G connections over this decade. LTE with over 2.5 billion connections.
Chris Pearson, president of 5G Americas, said: “The phenomenal growth of 5G connectivity globally highlights the insatiable demand for advanced connectivity. In this era of innovation, the industry is focused on integrating 5G connectivity into new devices and services. With 1.4 billion connections now and growing, we are witnessing the transformative power of 5G technology.”
North America continues to lead the 5G race. By the end of Q2 2023, the region will boast 151 million 5G connections and 496 million robust LTE connections. 5G penetration in North America has reached a staggering 40%, with a growth rate of 25.5% in the first half of 2023. According to forecasts, 5G connections in North America are expected to reach a staggering 669 million by 2028.
“5G standalone is being deployed by carriers in North America, leveraging advances such as network slicing, ultra-high reliability, low-latency communications, and large-scale machine-type communications,” said Christine Poulin, Principal Analyst at Omdia. “It will bring new benefits and accelerate the growth of this technology generation.” Even further away. “
In Latin America and the Caribbean, 4G LTE network growth continues to be strong, with quarterly growth of 1.9%, equivalent to 10.6 million new LTE connections in Q2 2023. Currently, his LTE connections in the region total 565 million. Moreover, his 5G connections in the region are expected to triple by the end of 2023, reaching a total of 62 million. The coverage and deployment of 5G networks continues to expand in the Latin America region, with 5G connections expected to significantly increase to a total of 501 million by 2028.
“4G LTE and 5G are at different stages of technology deployment and market cycles in Latin America,” said José Otero, Vice President, Caribbean and Latin America, 5G Americas. Critical to your needs. While 4G is widespread across the region, the new mobile generation is gaining momentum in countries that have allocated spectrum for the construction of 5G networks. Adoption is accelerating and countries such as the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Peru, and Uruguay are also expanding the population coverage of this technology.”
Global 5G Network Expansion: The global 5G network landscape is expanding significantly. There are currently 287 commercial 5G networks around the world, and this number is expected to increase to 425 by 2025. This reflects his significant investment in 5G infrastructure around the world. 5G and 4G LTE network deployments as of September 15, 2023 are summarized below.
5G:
- Global: 287
- North America: 17
- Latin America and the Caribbean: 29
4G LTE:
- Global: 707
- North America: 17
- Latin America and the Caribbean: 31
For more information, statistical charts, and a list of LTE and 5G deployments by carrier and region, visit www.5GAmericas.org. Subscriber and forecast data is provided by Omdia, and deployment data is provided by 5G Americas and TeleGeography (GlobalComm).
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About 5G America: Voices of 5G and beyond in America
5G Americas is an industry association comprised of leading communications service providers and manufacturers. The organization’s mission is to promote and advocate for the advancement of 5G and beyond throughout the Americas. 5G Americas is investing in the development of connected wireless communities, leading his 5G development across the Americas. 5G Americas is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.For more information, visit the 5G Americas website and twitter.
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