unique mobile subscribers in Latin America, a 70% penetration rate
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of mobile connections in Latin America will be 5G by 2030
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contributed to Latin American GDP by mobile technologies and services in 2024
In 2024, mobile technologies and services generated $550 billion for the Latin American economy, equivalent to 8.2% of GDP. The industry’s economic contribution is forecast to reach $680 billion by 2030, 8.6% of GDP, as the uptake of 5G, AI and other digital technologies continues.
Operators across Latin America are making steady progress on their 5G journey, and adoption is projected to reach 53% by 2030. More than 30 operators in 13 countries have launched commercial 5G services to date, while a further 18 have announced deployment plans in the coming years.
The Mobile Economy Latin America 2025 explores the key trends shaping the region’s connectivity ecosystem, including 5G momentum, AI, GSMA Open Gateway, climate action, spectrum and public policy.