Long Term Evolution is a 3GPP-standardized mobile broadband technology that uses an all-IP, packet-switched architecture to deliver higher data throughput and lower latency than earlier cellular generations, which matters for enterprise mobility, IoT connectivity, and WAN transport planning.
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.