{"id":19306,"date":"2025-05-30T15:49:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T14:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsacom.com\/?post_type=paper&#038;p=19306"},"modified":"2025-05-30T15:49:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T14:49:04","slug":"lte-to-5g-evolution-may-2025","status":"publish","type":"paper","link":"https:\/\/gsacom.com\/paper\/lte-to-5g-evolution-may-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"LTE to 5G Evolution May 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LTE to 5G Evolution May 2025<\/p>\n<p>LTE is a global success with over 6.6 billion subscriptions, connecting nearly two-thirds of mobile users worldwide. LTE is specified by 3GPP as a single global standard for paired and unpaired spectrum users. The vast majority of the standard is the same for frequency-division duplex and time-division duplex.<\/p>\n<p>LTE has evolved through various 3GPP technology releases, covering the introduction of LTE-Advanced and then LTE-Advanced Pro, which significantly improved the capabilities of LTE networks. From 3GPP Release 15, the community has been defining 5G networks, starting with non-standalone 5G systems that integrate with existing LTE networks and moving onto standalone 5G systems with substantially different network configurations.<\/p>\n<p>This report provides an independent, in-depth status update and analysis of the global 4G\/LTE, LTE-Advanced and 5G markets. Information is obtained, analysed and verified by GSA.<\/p>\n<p>Key messages<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The rate of uptake and investment from operators has decreased significantly, particularly since 2022. Between 2022 and May 2025, GSA tracked only 18 LTE launches.<\/li>\n<li>In comparison, there were 93 launches between 2018 and 2021. The peak was 2015, with 122 launches.<\/li>\n<li>375 operators are investing in Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) services in 156 countries and territories, including 320 operators that have launched or are currently deploying VoLTE in 138 countries and territories.<\/li>\n<li>Overall, 375 operators are investing in LTE-Advanced \u2014 in the form of tests, trials, deployments or commercial service provision \u2014 in 156 countries and territories.<\/li>\n<li>GSA has identified 633 operators in 188 countries and territories that have launched, are deploying, have acquired spectrum licences to enable deployment, have demonstrated, are testing or trialling, or have been licensed to conduct field trials of 5G networks.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed wireless access broadband based on LTE is available to most countries worldwide: 440 operators in 172 countries and territories are selling services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/global-mobile-suppliers-association-gsa-\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gsacom\">X<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCQSaLmGxFr9EZQPlwWF--OQ\">YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weibo.com\/u\/7330745419\">Weibo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>WeChat: GSA Express<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10092\" src=\"https:\/\/gsacom.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/QR-Code-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gsacom.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/QR-Code-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gsacom.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/QR-Code-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gsacom.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/QR-Code-320x320.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/gsacom.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/QR-Code.jpeg 344w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18258\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/gsacom.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GSA_Logo_Inverse_RGB.svg\" alt=\"LTE to 5G Evolution May 2025\" width=\"203\" height=\"90\" \/>\n<p>\u00a9 GSA 2025<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gsacom.com\">https:\/\/gsacom.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>GSA Research<\/p>\n<p>Mobile industry research is the backbone\u00a0of GSA activity and covers topics from\u00a0devices, chipsets and technology, to\u00a0networks, features and spectrum.<\/p>\n<p>The GSA research team is constantly\u00a0following market dynamics and activity\u00a0to ensure the latest data is available to\u00a0GSA users via the GSA website.<\/p>\n<p>Data is updated monthly and quarterly\u00a0and can be referenced by users who\u00a0register for free on the GSA website and download multiple reports, charts and videos of webinars. GSA welcomes any contributions on industry data from mobile operators, vendors and suppliers what want to ensure accurate industry data is shared globally.<\/p>\n<p>GSA GAMBoD Database<\/p>\n<p>GSA reports are based on extensive data\u00a0contained in the GSA GAMBoD databases,\u00a0which is a resource available to GSA\u00a0members and associates. Companies\u00a0and policy makers can subscribe, as a\u00a0GSA associate, to gain access to GSA\u00a0databases and member reports for\u00a0additional insights into the source data\u00a0behind reports, which can be used for\u00a0their own research purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Discounted annual subscription are\u00a0available to regulators, government\u00a0agencies and licensed mobile operators.<\/p>\n<p>Please email <a href=\"mailto:info@gsacom.com\">info@gsacom.com<\/a> for more\u00a0information.<\/p>\n<p>LTE to 5G Evolution May 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-19306","paper","type-paper","status-publish","hentry","type-gsa-report","originator-gsa","technology-4g-lte","technology-5g"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>LTE to 5G Evolution May 2025 | GSA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"LTE to 5G Evolution May 2025. 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