Region-Spotlight Northern-America March-2025
Summary & Member Report
This is report closely tracks the status of network deployment in Northern America. It uses the latest GSA data and draws on various GSA reports, including private mobile networks, 5G standalone and satellite connectivity, to provide a comprehensive overview of the status of 4G and 5G deployment in Canada, Greenland and the United States.
Northern America has long been at the forefront of wireless innovation, pioneering early LTE deployments, leading the transition to 5G standalone and driving investments in 5G-Advanced, private mobile networks and fixed wireless access. The region’s robust regulatory environment, early spectrum allocations and competitive carrier landscape have fuelled rapid progress in both public and enterprise 5G networks. The report covers:
- The state of LTE and its ongoing role in mobile broadband
- Progress of 5G, including 5G standalone and 5G-Advanced capabilities
- Evolution of private networks and enterprise 5G adoption
- Status of 2G and 3G switch-offs, with Northern America leading globally
- Expansion of satellite networks and other emerging technologies.
- Northern America continues to set global benchmarks in mobile network development. This report highlights key trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s wireless landscape.
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Region-Spotlight Northern-America March-2025
