5G Market Snapshot November 2025
The latest 5G Market Snapshot from GSA highlights steady global progress in 5G deployment and device availability.
By the end of October 2025, GSA had identified 647 operators in 191 countries and territories investing in 5G through trials, spectrum acquisition, planning, deployment or commercial launches. Of these, 384 operators in 143 markets had launched or soft-launched at least one 3GPP-compliant 5G service. There are 358 operators offering 5G mobile services and 175 providing fixed wireless access — meaning nearly half of all active 5G operators now deliver fixed wireless access.
Momentum is also building for 5G standalone networks, with 192 operators investing in public 5G standalone and 95 having launched or soft-launched services.
In terms of spectrum, the C-band remains the most widely supported for both network deployments and devices, alongside 26/28 GHz, 700 MHz, 2.5 GHz and 2.1 GHz bands.
The 5G device ecosystem continues to expand rapidly, with 3,777 announced devices — a 25% rise year-on-year — and 3,377 now commercially available. This includes more than 2,000 5G phones, reflecting a 27% annual rise. The data underscores the continuing maturity and diversification of the global 5G landscape.
A list of operators with launched 5G networks is available in an annex for GSA Members and Associates.
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5G Market Snapshot November 2025
