5G isn’t just the fastest-growing generation of wireless cellular technology; it’s on course to become the most widely-adopted, exceeding 4G LTE by over 2.5 billion connections in 2028, according to 5G Americas, the authoritative voice of 5G and beyond in the Americas, and data from Omdia. In a mere six months, the world has witnessed an astounding addition of 331 million new 5G connections, pushing the global total to an impressive 1.4 billion. This surge in adoption and network deployments sets the stage for further acceleration, with projections indicating an imminent approach to the 2 billion mark by the end of 2023. By 2028, Omdia's latest forecast anticipates 8 billion 5G connections, surpassing the first-decade growth of LTE by over 2.5 billion connections. Chris Pearson, President of 5G Americas, stated, "The phenomenal global growth of 5G connections underscores the insatiable demand for advanced connectivity.