5G Americas

07/24/2025

T-Mobile US is first to launch a nationwide 5G Advanced network, deploying L4S for consistent low latency and reduced packet loss. It supports XR, remote driving, and lays the foundation for slicing, programmability, and AI-native innovation.

US operator claims first mover advantage through new 5G Advanced network offering first steps towards programmable 5G supporting use cases such as extended reality and remote driving.

07/24/2025

T-Mobile Delivers Record Quarter with Outsized Customer and Financial Growth, and Raises Full Year 2025 Guidance

T-Mobile Press Release | July 23, 2025 Bellevue, WA — July 23, 2025 — T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) reported second quarter 2025 results today, delivering its best-ever Q2 total postpaid […]

07/24/2025

Operators are rolling out 5G-Advanced Standalone networks, unlocking true slicing, fast uplink speeds, and AI-powered efficiency. It’s happening now. Explore the impact in our newest white paper.
https://www.5gamericas.org/why-5g-advanced-matters-now/

07/23/2025

AT&T and T-Mobile delivered the highest 5G availability in the U.S. during H1 2025, according to Ookla. T-Mobile reached 90.8% of users the majority of the time, while AT&T followed closely at 68.7%. Both operators are driving national 5G access at scale.
https://www.lightreading.com/broadband/t-mobile-at-t-fiber-top-list-for-fastest-mobile-fixed-networks-ookla

07/23/2025

Telcos are turning legacy assets—metro hubs, co/lo racks, cell sites—into edge AI infrastructure. As detailed in a new editorial, operators like Verizon are carving out roles beyond transport, offering fiber, power, and programmability to support hyperscale AI workloads and monetize demand across a surging ecosystem.

Telcos are seizing the AI moment by transforming old infrastructure into edge assets and positioning themselves as critical players in the AI value chain.

07/23/2025

AT&T Reports Strong Second-Quarter Financial Performance

AT&T Press Release | July 23, 2025 AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) reported strong second-quarter results that demonstrate its ability to grow the right way by attracting high-quality 5G and fiber subscribers, […]

07/23/2025

AST SpaceMobile and AT&T have filed with the FCC to deploy a direct-to-device satellite service on Band 14 for FirstNet, aiming to deliver public safety connectivity in disaster zones and rural areas. The move follows FCC approval of AST’s next-gen Block2 Bluebirds with expanded LEO capacity.

AST SpaceMobile submitted a filing with the FCC commercially deploy a direct-to-device (D2D) satellite service for use by first responders.

07/23/2025

Airspan Completes Industry-First 5G Air-to-Ground Call

Airspan Press Release | July 23, 2025 BOCA RATON, FL – July 23, 2025 – Airspan Networks Holdings LLC (“Airspan”), a leading global provider of wireless network solutions, successfully completed the […]

07/23/2025

T-Mobile has launched T-Satellite nationwide, extending direct-to-device messaging via Starlink’s LEO satellites. The service supports SMS and Wireless Emergency Alerts in areas without terrestrial coverage, recently aiding communities during Texas floods and other natural disasters.
https://www.lightreading.com/satellite/t-mobile-takes-t-satellite-service-with-starlink-nationwide

07/23/2025

5G Americas’ newest white paper, 5G-Advanced Overview, details how Releases 18–20 introduce AI-native networks, energy-saving features, and real-time XR and IoT support. With intelligent automation and NTN integration, 5G-Advanced is shaping the next phase of enterprise and wireless transformation.

The 5G Americas white paper also urges regulators to address AI governance, shared spectrum models and NTN licensing.

07/22/2025

Billions of devices are coming online. 5G-Advanced supports RedCap, eRedCap, and Ambient IoT—enabling low-power, low-cost connections, even for battery-less devices. Explore this in our new white paper.
https://www.5gamericas.org/5g-advanced-overview/

07/22/2025

Satellites are joining mobile networks. 5G-Advanced enables direct-to-device links in remote areas through Non-Terrestrial Networks. Learn how in our latest white paper.
https://www.5gamericas.org/5g-advanced-overview/