LATAM Regional Report September 2025
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In recent years, Latin America has undergone a notable transformation in its telecommunications landscape, with mobile networks playing a central role in expanding digital access and enabling economic growth. The region reflects a mix of advanced and emerging markets, where strong demand for connectivity has driven operators to invest heavily in LTE and, increasingly, 5G. LTE has become the backbone of mobile broadband in most countries, delivering vital connectivity in both urban centres and rural areas where fixed infrastructure remains limited.
Now, as 5G begins to gain traction, Latin America stands at the start of a new phase of development.
Although adoption has been slower than in Northern America, Europe and Asia–Pacific, the foundations for growth are being laid through spectrum auctions, early 5G deployments and rising demand for advanced digital services. Alongside this, private mobile networks and satellite partnerships are beginning to reshape how connectivity supports industries and extends coverage to underserved areas.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the status of LTE and 5G deployment in Latin America, drawing on the latest GSA data. It examines the evolution of LTE and LTE-Advanced, the roll-out of 5G and 5G standalone networks, the growth of private mobile networks, the progress of 2G and 3G switch-offs and the increasing role of spectrum policy and satellite services in shaping the region’s digital future.
Additional information on the LATAM and other regional markets can be found in the GSA GAMBoD industry databases.
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LATAM Regional Report September 2025
