The fastest-adopted mobile broadband technology in history is rapidly transforming connectivity.

Topic - 5G

The fastest-adopted mobile broadband technology in history is rapidly transforming connectivity.

Whether tackling adoption barriers or uncovering revenue opportunities, GSMA Intelligence equips you with insights to navigate the evolution of 5G.

Explore the future of connectivity with GSMA Intelligence’s in-depth 5G research and data. Track adoption trends, user behaviour, and monetisation strategies across global markets. Discover insights on 5G-enabled services , as well as innovations in 5G devices and network performance.

Latest 5G data and analysis

416 operators
have launched 5G services
2.9 billion
5G connections
160 markets
now have 5G coverage

The latest published insights on 5G

Fresh analysis on 5G written by our expert team of analysts, drawing insights from our data platform, surveys and conversations with the operators driving it.

Explore the data platform behind all of our insights

Everything we publish is grounded in evidence, not opinion. Our research is powered by GSMA Intelligence's own data platform and original industry surveys, so every insight traces back to a real number.

Cellular Connections

Cellular Connections

Operator-level connections by tariff, generation and technology — including 5G, IoT and LPWA. Market shares and penetration.

Financial

Financial

ARPU, revenue, CapEx, OpEx and EBITDA at operator level. Comparable data across markets and operator groups.

Spectrum

Spectrum

Assignments across 200+ countries from 1980 to present. Licence durations, auctions and obligations. Updated weekly.

IoT and Enterprise

IoT and Enterprise

Cellular and non-cellular connections, revenues by application and vertical. Annual data from 2010 to 2030.

Subscribers and devices

Subscribers and devices

Unique subscribers, internet and smartphone users. Smartphones, feature phones and data-only devices.

Economic

Economic

GDP, GNI, inflation, unemployment and exchange rates — the macro context behind every market analysis.

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The full accreditation path across 5G and next-generation connectivity.

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