- There will be 1.2 billion 5G connections worldwide.expected to reach 1.9 billion by the end of 2023, 6.8 billion by the end of 2027
- Population penetration of 5G connectivity in North America expected to reach 36% 601 million people by the end of 2027.Approximately 100 million annually
- Currently 267 5G and 703 LTE commercial networks deployed
Bellevue, WA – June 29, 2023 – In the first quarter of 2023, 5G deployment continued at a breakneck pace, with fifth-generation wireless cellular technology taking off, adding nearly 1 billion new connections annually. Data from Omdia and 5G Americas, the spokesperson for 5G and beyond across the Americas, shows strong penetration in the North American market even as new 5G network construction accelerates around the world. I am.
Chris Pearson, president of 5G Americas, said: At the same time, other 5G markets are also emerging, creating billions of new 5G connection possibilities. Key players in the ecosystem will play a major role in delivering new technical features and capabilities to help realize the promise of 5G globally. “
Omdia’s latest data reveals significant progress in 5G, with 157 million new global 5G connections added between Q4 2022 and Q1 2023. This surge in adoption sets the stage for further accelerated growth throughout 2023, with the number of global 5G connections projected to approach the 2 billion mark. This prediction shows an extraordinary trajectory as the world’s 5G connections are predicted to reach a staggering 6.8 billion by the end of 2027. This equates to an average increase of nearly 1 billion new connections per year, highlighting the unprecedented scale and impact of 5G technology.
North America continues to assert leadership in 5G wireless connectivity as continued adoption drives further demand for improved 5G network services. By the end of Q1 2023, the region boasted a staggering 133 million 5G connections and a staggering 503 million LTE connections. 5G penetration in the North American market has been steadily rising, with 14 million new 5G connections coming online in the first quarter of 2023, which now stands at nearly 36%.
“Early 5G deployments laid a strong foundation, and carriers are now focused on standalone 5G and beyond to advance 5G and bring further innovation,” said Christine Poulin, Principal Analyst at Omdia. By 2025, 5G is expected to become the dominant mobile technology in North America. And in his four years from the end of 2023 to the end of 2027, Omdia predicts that 5G in North America will grow by 184% and the number of subscriptions will reach 601 million. ”
In Latin America and the Caribbean, 4G LTE networks continue to show resilience and strong growth in Q1 2023. The region recorded a staggering 553 million 4G LTE connections, representing 11 million new LTE subscriptions, reflecting a quarterly growth of 2.1 percent. Furthermore, by the end of 2023, the number of 5G connections in the region is expected to quadruple to 62 million. It is estimated that the number of 5G connections in the region will reach 407 million by 2027.
Jose Otero, Vice President, Caribbean and Latin America, 5G Americas, said: “5G and LTE mobile wireless continues to advance and is the foundation of broadband connectivity in the region. Recent spectrum allocation processes in Guatemala, Peru, and Uruguay are poised to expand LTE and enable 5G growth in the market. As more allocation processes occur and 5G devices become available in the mass market, 5G could become a reality for subscribers in many regions. Sho.”
Overall, the number of 5G commercial networks around the world has reached 267, according to data from TeleGeography and 5G Americas. This number is expected to reach 386 by the end of 2023 and 413 by the end of 2025, indicating a significant increase in investment in 5G networks in many regions around the world. Masu. 5G and 4G LTE network deployments as of June 15, 2023 are summarized below.
5G:
- Global: 267
- North America: 14
- Caribbean and Latin America: 28
4G LTE:
- Global: 703
- North America: 17
- Caribbean and Latin America: 129
For more information, statistical charts, infographics, and a list of LTE and 5G deployments by carrier and region, visit 5G Americas. 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 LTE for 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.
5G Americas board members include Airspan Networks Inc., Antel, AT&T, Ciena, Cisco, Crown Castle, Ericsson, Liberty Latin America, Mavenir, Nokia, Qualcomm Incorporated, Rogers Communications, Samsung, and T-Mobile US, Inc. , Telefonica, VMware, and WOM.
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