This report uses data from Opensignal to assess global 5G network performance in various metrics, including availability, download and upload speeds, video quality and gaming experience.Globally, 384 operators have launched or soft-launched 5G networks, with T-Mobile Puerto Rico, T-Mobile US and Jio in India leading in Opensignal’s Time on 5G metric.

Regionally, Puerto Rico and India also ranked highest in overall 5G availability. For download speeds, KT and SK telecom in South Korea excel, both surpassing 460 Mbps. Continuing this strong performance, South Korea leads in upload speeds, with SK telecom achieving 57.2 Mbps.In video streaming, most operators achieved a “Very Good” rating according to the latest Opensignal data; Europe is a standout, but only one country received an “Excellent” grade. The gaming experience was similarly positive, with SK telecom in South Korea again scoring highest.

Operators and markets in Asia–Pacific, the Middle East, North America and the Nordic region offer a very good mobile network experience. However, in Western Europe, Africa and Latin America they provide relatively weak video and gaming experiences. In many cases, users would benefit if operators raised network investment levels.

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5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has emerged as a transformative use case driving the widespread deployment of 5G technology. Since 2018, many markets around the globe have embraced 5G FWA services, with the U.S. leading the charge. By analyzing the evolution and impact of 5G FWA services in the U.S., Opensignal provides valuable insights and conclusions that can guide and inform other global markets embarking on their own 5G FWA journeys.

Key Findings

• 5G FWA has reshaped the US broadband market. It has allowed U.S. mobile operators to rapidly expand their broadband footprints for minimal incremental network investment. This has seen 5G FWA absorb all broadband subscriber growth in the market since mid- 2022.

• FWA is the secret sauce for 5G monetization. FWA benefits from lower prices compared to wireline competition, access to existing mobile retail channels and subscribers, and the ability to deliver a “good enough” broadband service.

• U.S. mobile networks have proven to be resilient. Despite adding millions of 5G FWA subs since 2021, 5G speeds on T-Mobile and Verizon’s mobile networks have continued to improve. Their success in managing FWA traffic is due to a variety of factors, including plentiful access to mid-band spectrum, localized load management, and differences in peak usage time of day patterns between mobile and FBB usage.

• Elsewhere, there are mixed results. In India, Jio is seeing no discernible impact from FWA on the mobile experience of its users, while in Saudi Arabia Zain is seeing the additional load on its network from FWA having a greater influence on mobile users’ experience, depending on the time of day or the level of FWA penetration.

5G Fixed Wireless Access – US

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