LTE-to-5G Evolution January 2024
This report provides an independent detailed view and analysis of the global markets for 4G/LTE, LTE-Advanced and 5G. It covers the status of support for a range of topics including VoLTE, fixed wireless access, standalone 5G, spectrum and more.
According to GSA’s NTS database, as of the end of November 2023 there were:
- 981 operators in 245 countries and territories that have stated plans to invest or are actively investing in LTE for public networks, including those evaluating, testing and trialling LTE and those paying for suitable spectrum licences. This excludes those using spectrum licences exclusively for 2G or 3G services
- 824 operators running LTE networks providing mobile and/or fixed wireless access services in 243 countries and territories worldwide
- 336 operators investing in VoLTE in 149 countries and territories, of which 301 have launched or are currently deploying commercial VoLTE networks in 136 countries and territories
- 341 launched LTE-Advanced networks in 152 countries and territories. Overall, 372 operators are investing in LTE-Advanced technology in 160 countries and territories
- 13 launched networks that support user equipment at Cat-18 downlink speeds in limited geographic areas, five of these supporting Cat-19 in a limited area, and one of those supporting Cat-20 in selected locations
- More than 300 operators deploying or operating TDD-based LTE or 5G networks, in sub-6 GHz spectrum
- 582 operators in 173 countries and territories investing in 5G mobile or 5G fixed wireless access or home broadband networks
- 294 operators in 109 countries and territories that have announced 3GPP-compatible 5G service launches, either mobile or fixed wireless access
- 121 operators in 56 countries investing in standalone 5G for public networks in the form of trials, plans, paying for licences, deploying, or operating networks
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LTE-to-5G Evolution January 2024
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