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5G Service Reaches 1,662 Cities Worldwide, Report Finds

5G Service Reaches 1,662 Cities Worldwide, Report Finds Image Credit: Viavi

Viavi Solutions has released a new research demonstrating the accelerating pace at which 5G is growing, with coverage extending to an additional four countries and 301 cities worldwide since the beginning of this year. 

The new total — 1,662 cities across 65 countries — represents an increase of more than 20 percent during 2021 to date, according to the latest edition of the VIAVI report The State of 5G, now in its fifth year. 

 

The top three countries that have the most cities with 5G coverage are China at 376, the United States at 284, and the Philippines with 95, overtaking South Korea which is now in fourth position with 85 cities. 

With the launch of commercial 5G services in four additional countries — Cyprus, Peru, Russia and Uzbekistan — well over a third of the world’s countries now have at least one live 5G network. However, the quality and speed of connectivity can vary significantly from region to region depending on available spectrum.

Sameh Yamany, Chief Technology Officer, VIAVI
Although we are seeing a significant jump in the number of networks being rolled out, not all 5G technologies are created equal. Networks operating in lower, mid and upper band frequencies perform very differently in terms of reach and throughput, increasing the importance of network assurance and optimization to consistently fulfill the promise of 5G.

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