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# CTIA Report Says 5G Available in 54% of U.S., 35% of Korea and 27% of China
- URL: https://broadbandbreakfast.com/ctia-report-says-5g-available-in-54-of-u-s-35-of-korea-and-27-of-china/
- Published: 2023-07-14T12:41:11.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-11T06:11:37.000Z
- Description: The wireless association says 5G will add $1.5 trillion in GDP and 4.5 million in new jobs over 10 years.
- Author: Quinn Nghiem
- Tags: FCC, #with-siderail, China, 5G Wireless, 4G, CTIA, Dallas, Detroit, Featured, Miami, mid-band spectrum, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-02-01 09:59, #added-preview-divider

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2023 – A report by wireless trade association CTIA showed that the United States is making strides towards 5G development, and that the wireless standard is expected to add $1.5 trillion in GDP and 4.5 million of new jobs over the next decade.

Breaking the benefit down by geography, the study showed that 5G has contributed $139 billion to GDP growth in New York City, $65 billion to the Seattle area, $43 billion to Dallas, and $20 billion to San Diego.

The United States has emerged as a frontrunner among its global counterparts in terms of 5G availability, according to CTIA, with 54% coverage. This percentage appears to position it ahead of South Korea by nearly 20 percentage points, while surpassing China’s rate of 27% and more than three times the United Kingdom’s rate of 17%.

The report draws upon a 2021 study by BCG, [5G Promises Massive Job and GDP Growth in the U.S., February 2021](https://www.ctia.org/news/report-5g-promises-massive-job-and-gdp-growth-in-the-u-s?ref=broadbandbreakfast.com), and supplements additional numbers sourced to prior CTIA reports. The trade group attributed the $275 billion of investment by service providers on infrastructure buildouts and enhancement. About $35 billion was spent in 2021.

5G’s faster deployment rate, increased consumer adoption, and superior performance compared to its 4G predecessor make it a key player in [bridging the digital divide](https://broadbandbreakfast.com/johnny-kampis-wireless-survey-shows-5gs-role-in-closing-digital-divide/) and [mitigating climate change](https://broadbandbreakfast.com/5g-will-help-enhance-environment-protection-and-sustainability-conference-hears/) and strengthening national security, CTIA said.

Despite the progress made, the report [reiterated the need](https://broadbandbreakfast.com/ctia-report-claims-billions-in-cost-savings-for-americans/) to obtain more licensed mid-band spectrum to enable network expansion.

“This required a coordinated effort, starting with Congress re-establishing the Federal Communications Commission’s auction authority and auction pipeline,” urged the report.

The commission’s authority to license spectrum has [expired in March](https://broadbandbreakfast.com/lapse-in-fcc-spectrum-auction-authority-biden-budget-on-broadband-66m-for-affordability-outreach/) and has not been renewed.