In the first quarter of 2024, the global adoption of 5G connections continued its steady climb, reaching nearly two billion with an addition of 185 million new connections, according to data from 5G Americas and Omdia. The study predicts that global 5G connections will reach 7.7 billion by 2028, with North America forecast to boast an impressive 700 million 5G connections by the same year.
Chris Pearson, President of 5G Americas, stated, “The wireless technology sector continues to demonstrate its strength and significance through rapid adoption and sustained robust growth globally. North America remains at the forefront of 5G implementation.”
- North America leads in 5G adoption, with 32% of all wireless cellular connections.
- In Q1 2024, North America added 22 million new 5G connections, totaling 220 million.
- Latin America saw strong growth in 4G LTE and 5G connections last quarter.
- Latin America added eight million new LTE connections, reaching 591 million total.
- Nine million new 5G connections were added in Latin America, totaling 48 million.
- 4G LTE subscriptions remain strong in Latin America as 5G availability increases.
5G Networks
- Global: 316
- North America: 17
- Latin America and Caribbean: 40
4G LTE Networks
- Global: 712
- North America: 18
- Latin America and Caribbean: 134
