Five years after its launch, 5G has reached middle-age, 5G SA is gaining momentum and 5G-Advanced is beginning to emerge. The telecom industry faces mounting pressure to deliver seamless, fast, and reliable 5G connectivity, driving significant and ongoing investments to meet growing demands.
By year-end 2025, 5G has been commercially deployed in 130+ countries and territories, supported by 350+ networks worldwide. The rollout continues globally, with new features being gradually integrated.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of 5G and the key challenges shaping its evolution and beyond. It examines the main drivers and obstacles influencing market growth and transformation.
The report also includes forecasts for 5G market volume and value through 2031, segmented by country and use case. For the first time, it covers all 27 EU member states in detail.
- North America: USA – Canada
- Asia-Pacific: South Korea – China – Japan – India
- Europe: EU27 countries – United Kingdom – Turkey
- Middle East: Bahrain – Kuwait – Oman – Qatar – United Arab Emirates – Saudi Arabia
5G market forecasts in volume and value to 2031 by country and use case
- Subscriptions and revenues broken down into three business cases: eMBB, mMTC and uRLLC
- Commercial launches & coverage
- 5G pricing
- 5G infrastructure suppliers
- Carriers’ wireless and total CapEx
- 5G spectrum
Global 6G situation
- 6G situation and initiatives around the world
- Focus on 6G Europe projects and strategy.
- Carole Manero, Wireless services practice leader
- Corentin Cauquil, Consultant