4G is the fourth generation of cellular network technology, based on standards such as LTE and LTE-Advanced, that delivers IP-based mobile broadband services with defined performance targets for data rates, latency, and spectral efficiency for enterprise and carrier deployments.
Global 5G connections reached 2.25 billion in 2024, expanding four times faster than 4G LTE. North America leads with 289 million connections, representing 77% coverage. IoT connections surged to 3.6 billion.