Europe: 5G base stations by country 2024| Statista
As of 2024, Germany had the most 5G base stations among European Union (EU) member states, with over ****** base stations installed.
The European 5G Observatory tracks progress in 5G infrastructure deployment across the EU and other regions worldwide according to base stations deployment, edge nodes and infrastructure sharing agreements. Source: IDATE estimates and regulators' data. Reporting period: at December 2024. Source: IDATE estimates and regulators' data.
While China leads in sheer numbers, the U.S. is making steady progress. By late 2023, the country had between 150,000 and 200,000 active 5G base stations. The deployment strategy in the U.S. is different from China's, as it relies on private investment rather than government-led initiatives. Is this article too long?
Europe's approach to 5G has been more balanced. By 2023, the continent had around 500,000 active base stations, with countries like Germany, the UK, and France leading the way. Unlike China and the U.S., Europe has emphasized widespread but steady deployment, focusing on balancing urban and rural connectivity.
The European 5G Observatory informs the Digital Decade Report 2025 by monitoring progress towards the EU's 2030 digital connectivity targets. Following the publication of the White Paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs?" by the European Commission, there have been several developments in EU policy.
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