Region Poised to Surpass 100% Population Coverage by End of 2025, Averaging 111 GB Per User Monthly
Seattle, Wash. – September 24, 2025 – 5G adoption is reaching new heights around the world. According to new data from 5G Americas and Omdia, global 5G connections climbed past 2.6 billion in Q2 2025 — a 37 percent year-over-year surge — and are projected to reach nearly 9 billion by 2030, representing 60 percent of all wireless connections worldwide.
In parallel, global cellular data consumption grew by 15 percent year-over-year, reaching 384 million terabytes (TB) in Q2 2025, signaling accelerating demand for next-generation connectivity that powers everything from streaming and gaming to smart factories and autonomous vehicles.
“These latest numbers show 5G’s extraordinary momentum worldwide, but particularly in North America where both adoption and data usage are setting the pace,” said Viet Nguyen, President of 5G Americas.
North America continues to outpace the globe in 5G adoption and data consumption. As of Q2 2025, the region reached:
- 339 million 5G connections — covering 88% of the population and on track to surpass 100% coverage before the end of 2025.
- 43 million TB of cellular traffic during the quarter, averaging 111 GB per user per month — nearly double the next highest region (Oceania, Eastern & South Eastern Asia at 67 GB per user).
“With penetration climbing and infrastructure expanding, 5G is entering a new phase as the backbone for IoT and digital transformation,” said Kristin Paulin, Principal Analyst at Omdia.
Beyond subscriber growth, 5G is fueling the Internet of Things (IoT). Global IoT connections hit 3.8 billion in Q2 2025 and are expected to reach 5 billion by 2030. Increasingly, 5G is the backbone for mission-critical applications in:
- Smart factories optimizing production
- Autonomous logistics improving supply chain efficiency
- Energy distribution enabling smarter grids
- Healthcare powering telemedicine and remote monitoring
The number of 5G and 4G LTE network deployments as of September 15, 2025, are summarized below:
5G:
- Global: 373
- North America: 18
4G LTE:
- Global: 708
- North America: 18
Visit www.5GAmericas.org for more information, statistical charts, and a list of LTE and 5G deployments by operator and region. Subscriber and forecast data is provided by Omdia and deployment data by 5G Americas and TeleGeography (GlobalComm).
About 5G Americas: The Voice of 5G and Beyond for the Americas
5G Americas is an industry trade organization composed of leading telecommunications service providers and manufacturers. The organization’s mission is to be the trusted voice in North America’s wireless industry, fostering collaboration, driving thought leadership, and advancing next-generation mobile technologies. 5G Americas is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. More information is available at 5G Americas’ website, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter).
5G Americas’ Board of Governors Members include Airspan Networks Inc., AT&T, Ciena, Cisco, Ericsson, Mavenir, Nokia, Qualcomm Incorporated, Samsung, and T-Mobile US, Inc.
Contact:
5G Americas
Viet Nguyen
+1 206 218 6393
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