According to new CTIA report, for the third straight year, the demand for wireless data grew by roughly 35%. Here are some other eye-popping data points regarding the use of mobile data as documented in the new CTIA survey:
- Americans used 132 trillion megabytes of mobile data in 2024, up from 100 trillion in 2023.
- Carriers invested an estimated $29 billion in their networks in 2024, down from $30 billion last year and a record $39 billion in 2022.
- The U.S. wireless industry activated 15,000 cell towers in 2024, and the number of small cells in use is up 110% since 2018.
- There are a total of 579 million U.S. wireless connections, or 1.7 connections for every person.
- Approximately 259 million connections were 5G, an increase of 43 million over the previous year.
- By the end of 2024, there were 12 million fixed-wireless subscribers which is projected to increase 1.7 times by 2028.
These figures leave little doubt regarding the importance of making available more licensed spectrum in a timely manner to accommodate the continued significant growth in usage. And along with making available substantial licensed spectrum, the need for ensuring adequate spectrum is available for WiFi cannot be ignored.
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