Public-Networks-and-Operators October 2023
Report summary
The latest data from GSA showed that, as of the end of September 2023, 822 operators have commercially launched public LTE networks offering broadband fixed wireless access and/or mobile services. Within this, 437 operators have launched public LTE fixed wireless access services (excluding those offering MiFi or dongle services only) and 794 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 351 networks identified as launched
In 5G services, GSA has identified:
- 578 operators in 172 countries and territories that have been investing in 5G networks in the form of tests, pilots, licence acquisitions, planned and actual deployments
- Of those, 300 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 47 operators as having deployed or launched 5G standalone in public networks.
Public-Networks-and-Operators October 2023
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