Global 5G Connections Reach Nearly Two Billion
2024年7月3日 - 1:55AM
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- 5G Global Connections Reach Nearly 2 Billion in Q1 2024 with
185 Million New Additions; Projected to Hit 7.7 Billion by
2028
- North America's 5G Adoption is 32% of All Wireless Cellular
Connections, Doubling the Global Average; 11% Growth and 22 Million
New Connections
The wireless telecommunications industry experienced another
quarter of strong expansion and technological advancement, driven
by the relentless advance of 5G technology. In the first quarter of
2024, the global adoption of 5G connections continued its steady
climb, reaching nearly two billion with an addition of 185 million
new connections, according to data from 5G Americas and Omdia.
Chris Pearson, President of 5G Americas, stated, “The wireless
technology sector continues to demonstrate its strength and
significance through rapid adoption and sustained robust growth
globally. North America remains at the forefront of 5G
implementation.”
North America leads the charge in 5G adoption, with 5G
connections in the region comprising 32% of all wireless cellular
connections. Notably, the region experienced healthy growth in the
first quarter, adding 22 million new connections to operator
networks. In the first quarter of 2024, North American 5G
connections totaled 220 million.
Last quarter, Latin America also witnessed solid growth in 4G
LTE and 5G connections, adding eight million new LTE connections
for a total of 591 million across the region. Additionally, the
region continues to embrace the 5G revolution with nine million new
5G connections added to reach a total of 48 million 5G connections.
4G LTE subscriptions continue to remain strong throughout the
region, even as the availability of 5G handsets and spectrum
continue to grow. “5G keeps accelerating as the increasing number
of operators offering the technology continue to expand the
population coverage of their networks in urban and suburban areas.
While 4G continue its expanding presence in rural and remote areas
helping governments fulfill their national connectivity goals,”
said Jose Otero, Vice President of Latin America and the Caribbean
for 5G Americas.
Looking ahead, Omdia forecasts paint a picture of the
telecommunications landscape we can expect to see throughout this
decade. Global 5G connections are projected to reach 7.7 billion by
2028, with North America forecast to boast an impressive 700
million 5G connections by the same year.
Omdia principal analyst Kristin Paulin points out, “North
America is swiftly moving to a region of essentially only LTE and
5G, with most operators having closed their legacy networks
already. On top of that, vast 5G coverage and devices at a range of
price points helps drive 5G adoption. IoT is also expected to have
more of a role in driving 5G adoption later in the forecast.”
The Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem will continue to remain a
fundamental component of the digital revolution. Currently, global
IoT subscriptions stand at 3.3 billion, complemented by 6.7 billion
smartphone subscriptions. Forecasts suggest that IoT subscriptions
will reach 5 billion, while smartphone subscriptions will surge to
8 billion by 2028, highlighting the evolving nature of connectivity
and the interconnectedness of our digital world.
Globally, the number of deployed 5G networks have exceeded the
pace of 4G LTE network deployments at the equivalent time in the
technology cycle. There are nearly as many 5G North American
deployments as 4G LTE networks. Currently, there are 316 commercial
5G networks worldwide, a number that is expected to grow alongside
continued significant investments in 5G infrastructure worldwide.
The number of 5G and 4G LTE network deployments as of June 17,
2024, are summarized below:
5G:
- Global: 316
- North America: 17
- Latin America and Caribbean: 40
4G LTE:
- Global: 712
- North America: 18
- Latin America and Caribbean: 134
Visit www.5GAmericas.org for more information, statistical
charts, and a list of LTE and 5G deployments by operator and
region. Subscriber and forecast data is provided by Omdia and
deployment data by 5G Americas and TeleGeography (GlobalComm).
About 5G Americas: The Voice of 5G and Beyond for the
Americas
5G Americas is an industry trade organization composed of
leading telecommunications service providers and manufacturers.
The organization’s mission is to facilitate and advocate for the
advancement of 5G and beyond toward 6G throughout the Americas. 5G
Americas is invested in developing a connected wireless community
while leading 5G development for all the Americas. 5G Americas is
headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. More information is
available at 5G Americas’ website.
5G Americas’ Board of Governors Members include Airspan Networks
Inc., Antel, AT&T, Ciena, Cisco, Crown Castle, Ericsson,
Liberty Latin America, Mavenir, Nokia, Qualcomm Incorporated,
Rogers Communications, Samsung, T-Mobile US, Inc., Telefónica, and
WOM.
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