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As 5G standalone and 5G-Advanced mature across North America, mobile connectivity is becoming strategic infrastructure for AI, cloud services, industrial automation and new enterprise applications.
Continued investment in mobile networks will be critical to improve productivity, strengthen resilience and maintain North America’s long-term competitiveness. Mobile technologies are already helping businesses improve efficiency and develop new services. In 2025, mobile technologies and services generated $1.9 trillion in economic value across North America, equivalent to 5.8% of regional GDP. The mobile ecosystem supported 2.8 million jobs and contributed $170 billion in tax revenues.
The Mobile Economy North America explores the key trends shaping the region’s mobile industry, including 5G monetisation, satellite connectivity and operators moving up the AI value chain.
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The Mobile Economy North America 2026
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