LTE to 5G: June 2021 – Global Update
LTE is a global success with over 5.8 billion subscriptions, connecting over 62% of mobile users worldwide. LTE is specified by 3GPP as a single global standard for paired and unpaired spectrum users. The vast majority of the standard is the same for FDD and TDD. LTE has evolved through various 3GPP technology releases, covering the introduction of LTE-Advanced and then LTE-Advanced Pro, that have significantly improved the capabilities of LTE networks. From 3GPP Release 15 onwards, the community has been defining 5G networks, starting with Non-Standalone 5G systems that integrate with existing LTE networks and then moving on to Standalone 5G systems with substantially different network configurations. GSA’s Evolution from LTE to 5G report provides an independent in-depth status view and analysis of the global 4G/LTE, LTE-Advanced and 5G markets, supported by facts, and confirms technology trends. Information is obtained, analysed and verified by GSA. The report is published quarterly and referenced by industry across the whole ecosystem.
Key market facts
There are:
GSA has identified 79 operators in 42 countries investing in 5G standalone for public networks in the form of trials, plans, paying for licences, deploying, or operating networks.
LTE to 5G: June 2021 – Global Update
WeChat: GSA Express
© GSA 2021
GSA Market Snapshot March-2024 308 commercial 5G networks launched worldwide By the end of January 2024, GSA had identified 585…
Private-Mobile-Networks: Member report February-2024 Market Status: Key Messages in 4Q23 • GSA counts customer references as unique organisations or government…
Private-Mobile-Networks Summary February 2024 Market Status: Key Messages in 4Q23 • GSA counts customer references as unique organisations or government…