Public-Networks-and-Operators September 2025 Summary and Full report for GSA Members and Associate Subscribers.
The latest report provides a snapshot of global public network and operator activities based on GSA’s GAMBoD database. As of mid-September 2025, 841 operators offer LTE broadband and mobile services, including 448 operators with public fixed wireless access networks. Additionally, 601 operators actively use FDD spectrum, and 400 are investing in LTE-Advanced technologies, with 361 networks launched.
In 5G developments, 643 operators in 190 countries are investing in tests, pilots, and deployments. Of these, 380 operators in 142 countries have launched commercial 5G services, including 86 operators with 5G standalone networks. The report also highlights 1,846 private LTE or 5G network deployments globally.
The GAMBoD Spectrum Assignment database tracks mobile spectrum assignments for 245 countries, providing insights into spectrum usage and technology adoption. It reveals a notable growth in advanced LTE and 5G technologies. The data emphasizes the ongoing expansion of mobile broadband infrastructure worldwide.
Also, GSA’s new Spectrum Pricing database includes information on mobile spectrum pricing and frequency bands for over 60 countries and territories. It allows users to explore data from spectrum auctions, including prices and price per MHz per population.
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Public-Networks-and-Operators September 2025
