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5G Subscriptions Worldwide

Real-time global 5G network adoption

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Global 5G Subscriptions

1,801,936,002

active 5G users worldwide

Understanding 5G Adoption

5G subscriptions measures the number of active 5G network users worldwide. Over 1.8 billion 5G subscriptions exist globally. Our 5G counter tracksnew subscribers per day, total users, and coverage expansion.

Also known as 5G users, 5G network adoption, and 5G connections, this metric is closely related to wireless networks, mobile carriers, and IoT.

Our 5G data covers multiple dimensions including by country, by carrier, by technology (SA/NSA), and speed comparisons.

5G Network Statistics & Data

Track 5G subscriptions today, new users per day, and total 5G users.

View China 5G users, South Korea penetration, and regional leaders.

Explore 5G speed comparison, 5G vs 4G, and network performance.

Learn about 5G economic impact, 6G timeline, and future of wireless.

What You'll Find on This Page

  • Live Counter: 5G subscriptions, new users per day
  • Leaders: China 800M+, South Korea 50% penetration
  • Technology: 10x faster than 4G, 95+ countries
  • Future: 5.5B by 2030, 6G by 2030

This page provides comprehensive data including 5G subscription statistics, wireless network data, 5G counter, mobile network tracker, 5G 2025, connectivity trends, technology data, and telecommunications statistics.

New 5G Subs/Day

2,000,000

~2 million

Countries with 5G

95

commercial 5G

5G Phones Sold

51

% of new phones

Regional Leaders

  • China: 800M+ 5G subscribers (45%)
  • North America: 220M+ subscribers
  • Europe: 200M+ subscribers
  • South Korea: Highest 5G penetration (50%)

5G Growth Facts

  • 5G is 10x faster than 4G LTE
  • Expected to reach 5.5B subs by 2030
  • 5G enabling $13.1T in global output
  • 6G expected to launch by 2030

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Data Sources: Ericsson Mobility Report, GSMA Intelligence, Statista