The State of 5G Adoption in Mexico
However, according to the report, Mexico has lagged in the adoption of 5G technology compared to markets such as Chile and Uruguay, which enjoy a higher per capita
Together with Telcel, we're launching the first commercial 5G network in Mexico—the largest in Latin America so far—reaching 15 cities in the country with more than 1,500 radio base stations.
As of June 2023, there are 28 5G networks deployed in Latin America and the Caribbean, including three networks owned by Mexico's Telcel, Movistar, and AT&T. Telcel, owned by América Móvil, is not only a revenue powerhouse but also Mexico's most valuable telecommunications brand.
In its initial phase, 5G will be deployed in Mexico with the 5G Non-standalone (NSA) mode, which is supported by the existing infrastructure of the 4G LTE network, which was commercially launched by Telcel in 2018, thus allowing a faster, easier and more efficient 5G deployment.
In 2024, 5G is available in almost half the 31 states of Mexico, in which Telcel is the predominant actor throughout the existing 4G frequencies. While 5G is being rolled out in Mexico, the focus is currently on Non-Standalone (NSA) 5G. This means that the initial 5G deployments rely on the existing 4G LTE core network infrastructure. 2.
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