How many base stations in Portugal have 5G?

Since the end of the first half of 2022, ANACOM has been reporting quarterly on progress in the implementation of these latest-generation mobile communications networks. At the end of 1st quarter 2024, according to information reported by operators, there were 9,999 base stations in Portugal with 5G technology.

Which operator has installed the most 5G base stations?

Analysing the data by operator, NOS has installed the most 5G base stations (4,705), followed by Vodafone (3,816) and MEO (1,478). In terms of the number of stations installed per operator compared to the previous quarter, Vodafone reported an increase of 18% (+583 stations), NOS 11% (+470 stations) and MEO 1% (+19 stations).

What is the density of 5G base stations in Portugal?

At the end of 1st quarter 2024, the density of 5G base stations in Portugal was one base station per 10 km2 - on average, 97 5G base stations per 100,000 inhabitants.

Are 5G networks growing in Portugal?

While these indicators demonstrate the growth of 5G networks in Portugal, distribution throughout the territory has not been homogeneous, with a greater concentration of stations evident along the western coastal strip, mainly between Viana do Castelo and Setúbal, and along the southern coastal strip (Algarve).

How many 5G base stations are there in the world?

In addition, a total of 819,000 5G base stations have been built by these three telecom giants, accounting for 70% of the world's total. As China has played a leading role in 5G technology, its 5G development has extraordinary significance for other countries.

How many 5G operators are present in a municipality?

The number of municipalities in which the three operators are present remains broadly unchanged, while NOS is the operator with 5G base stations in the largest number of municipalities (308 municipalities), followed by Vodafone (306 municipalities) and MEO (305 municipalities). Figure 2: Number of municipalities where each operator is present