Public-Networks-and-Operators January 2024
The latest data from GSA showed that, as of the end of December 2023, 824 operators have commercially launched public LTE networks offering broadband fixed wireless access and/or mobile services. Within this, 436 operators have launched public LTE fixed wireless access services (excluding those offering MiFi or dongle services only) and 795 operators offer public mobile LTE services.
In addition:
- 165 operators have been identified as actively using (either deploying or have launched) TDD spectrum for LTE services
- 602 operators have been identified as actively using (either deploying or have launched) FDD spectrum for LTE services
- 398 operators are investing in one or more LTE-Advanced technologies, with 357 networks identified as launched
In 5G services, GSA has identified:
- 582 operators in 173 countries and territories that have been investing in 5G networks in the form of tests, pilots, licence acquisitions, planned and actual deployments
- Of those, 302 operators in 113 countries and territories have launched commercial 3GPP-compatible 5G services (mobile or fixed wireless access)
- 121 operators are identified as investing in 5G standalone for public networks (including those evaluating, testing, piloting, planning or deploying as well as those that have launched 5G standalone networks).
- GSA has catalogued 46 operators as having deployed or launched 5G standalone in public networks.
There are now 1,279 customers deploying private mobile networks based on LTE or 5G. This report highlights these findings included in GSA’s NTS database, as well as Opensignal network speed data.
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Public-Networks-and-Operators January 2024
