The US is one of a few countries that has significant 5G deployments across low-, mid- and high-band frequencies. Launched in April 2019, 5G services were first available in high- and low-bands. Ten service providers have deployed 5G on low-band, covering over 95 percent of the US population. High-band 5G services are available in 90 cities. The Federal Communication Commission subsequently allocated mid-bands over the course of several auctions during 2020–2022. Currently the three national service providers are rapidly deploying 5G mid-band networks nationwide. Around 80 percent mid-band population coverage is projected by the end of 2022.
Most of the report's information pertaining to the U.S. is encapsulated in its data for North America:
5G is in the second wave of build-outs and user adoption. The addition of mid-band spectrums now enables superior multi-band 5G experiences for many users. In 2022, 5G adoption continued to grow strongly, with more than 140 million subscriptions expected by the year-end. High-speed internet access to homes and small businesses with Fixed Wireless Access has become the primary technology fueling fixed broadband growth in North America. 5G is also growing in the enterprise segment with wireless WAN to branch office locations and to serve ultra-mobile professions. By 2028, around 420 million 5G subscriptions are expected, accounting for over 90 percent of mobile subscriptions.
Among the report's forecasts, 5G subscription penetration is expected to reach 35% in North America by the end of this year. And average monthly mobile data usage per smartphone is expected to reach 55 GB in 2028.
For more statistics and projections regarding wireless services, see the November 2022 edition of the "Ericsson Mobility Report."
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