As 5G networks finish out their fourth year of commercial operation, the global 5G landscape continues to see remarkable progress across many key markets. As of Q3 2023, the world added 537 million 5G connections, bringing global totals to 1.6 billion, which represents an increase of 71 percent over the past year. “The global 5G landscape shows positive momentum as innovation and collaboration continue to be the mainstays for long-term progress," said Chris Pearson, President of 5G Americas. “With the World Radio Conference wrapping up, it is important that international cooperation and efforts continue to ensure that spectrum and technology standards continue to propel this growth.” Globally, the number of deployed 5G networks now rivals 4G LTE deployments. Currently, there are 296 commercial 5G networks worldwide, and this number is anticipated to grow to 438 by 2025, reflecting significant investments in 5G infrastructure worldwide.