In a new report on the latest generational upgrade from LTE to 5G report, the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) identified 884 operators actively investing in LTE, with 769 operational LTE networks in 225 countries, 194 VoLTE capable networks and 296 operators in 100 countries investing in 5G.
The GSA also provided detailed analysis of speeds and spectrum used for 5G trials in its report, Global Progress to 5G – Trials, Deployments and Launches, which revealed that 154 operators in 66 countries have demonstrated, are testing or trialing, or have been licensed to begin field trials of 5G-enabling and candidate technologies.