5G connections reached 1.76 billion globally at the end of 2023, after a net addition of 700 million connections during the year, according to a new report by 5G Americas with data from Omdia.
North America was the main region in terms of 5G adoption last year, with the technology accounting for 29% of all North American connections by the end of 2023. The report noted that the region experienced a 64% year-over-year growth in 5G connections, adding 77 million new connections to its network. By the end of 2023, North American 5G connections totaled 197 million.