{"id":2372,"date":"2025-12-12T05:43:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T05:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drwebseo.com\/news\/?p=2372"},"modified":"2025-12-12T16:26:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T16:26:08","slug":"how-many-g-networks-are-in-the-world-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drwebseo.com\/news\/how-many-g-networks-are-in-the-world-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"How many \u201cG\u201d Networks are in the world in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"79\">\u201cG\u201d networks in the world in 2025<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"363\">Curious how many mobile generations (1G \u2192 6G) exist or are active in 2025? This in-depth, easy-to-read guide explains which \u201cG\u201ds are live, which are being retired, where 5G stands today, and what to expect from 6G \u2014 with up-to-date 2025 data and clear sources.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"393\">Answer<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"405\">As of 2025:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"1165\">\n<li data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"458\">\n<p data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"458\"><strong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"415\">1G:<\/strong> effectively extinct in commercial service.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"652\">\n<p data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"652\"><strong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"473\">2G &amp; 3G:<\/strong> largely being retired \u2014 many countries have completed or planned switch-offs, though some legacy services still run in places and for IoT. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"791\">\n<p data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"791\"><strong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"668\">4G (LTE):<\/strong> still the global backbone of mobile broadband and present in nearly every country. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"1014\">\n<p data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"1014\"><strong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"801\">5G:<\/strong> commercial in many countries; dozens of countries have live 5G and hundreds of operators are active \u2014 with many operators now deploying 5G Standalone (SA) networks in 2025. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1165\">\n<p data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1165\"><strong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1024\">6G:<\/strong> no commercial 6G networks in 2025 \u2014 only trials, research programs and early standardization activity. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1269\">Below is a full, SEO-optimized breakdown you can use as article content, blog post, or reference text.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1318\">What do we mean by \u201cG\u201d \u2014 a short primer<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1388\">Each \u201cG\u201d stands for a <strong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1355\">generation<\/strong> of cellular technology. Roughly:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1724\">\n<li data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1435\">\n<p data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1435\"><strong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1397\">1G<\/strong> \u2014 analog voice (late 1970s\u20131980s era)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1473\">\n<p data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1473\"><strong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1444\">2G<\/strong> \u2014 digital voice, SMS (1990s)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1521\">\n<p data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1521\"><strong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1482\">3G<\/strong> \u2014 mobile data beginnings (early 2000s)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1570\">\n<p data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1570\"><strong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1536\">4G (LTE)<\/strong> \u2014 modern mobile broadband (2010s)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1650\">\n<p data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1650\"><strong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1579\">5G<\/strong> \u2014 low latency, higher speeds, new architectures (late 2010s \u2192 present)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1724\">\n<p data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1724\"><strong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1659\">6G<\/strong> \u2014 research name for the next wave (still pre-commercial in 2025)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1905\">Generations are shorthand for sets of standards and capabilities rather than strict product names \u2014 and operators commonly run multiple generations in parallel during transitions.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1945\">1G in 2025 \u2014 gone from the map<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2250\"><strong data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1961\">Plain fact:<\/strong> There are effectively <strong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2031\">no commercial 1G networks operating in 2025<\/strong>. 1G was analog cellular and phased out decades ago as digital systems (2G and later) replaced it. Any historic 1G gear or experimental setups are not part of public mobile service. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2467\">2G &amp; 3G in 2025 \u2014 the era of sunsets and planned switch-offs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2824\">Many countries are actively <strong data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2523\">switching off 2G and 3G<\/strong> to reallocate spectrum to 4G and 5G. By mid-2025, industry trackers reported <strong data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2695\">hundreds of completed, planned or in-progress 2G\/3G switch-offs across dozens of countries<\/strong> \u2014 the trend accelerating as operators push subscribers and IoT devices to modern networks. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2844\"><strong data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2844\">Why it matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"3197\">\n<li data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2916\">\n<p data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2916\">Spectrum reuse: freeing frequencies for faster, more efficient 4G\/5G.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"3054\">\n<p data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"3054\">Legacy users &amp; IoT: some machine-to-machine devices and very old phones still rely on 2G\/3G \u2014 switch-offs require migration strategies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3197\">\n<p data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3197\">Regional variety: high-income markets lead switch-offs, while some developing markets retain 2G\/3G longer for coverage and low-cost devices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3352\">4G in 2025 \u2014 still dominant and ubiquitous<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3723\"><strong data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3365\">4G (LTE)<\/strong> continues to be the <strong data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3424\">global backbone of mobile internet<\/strong> in 2025. It offers wide coverage, mature device ecosystems, and remains the primary fallback for 5G-capable devices in most regions. GSMA and related industry metrics show 4G penetration remains high, especially in countries where 5G rollout is still evolving. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3831\" data-end=\"3892\">5G in 2025 \u2014 growth, SA rollouts, and real-world expansion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"3979\">5G is <strong data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3925\">no longer experimental<\/strong> \u2014 it is widely deployed and rapidly maturing in 2025:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3980\" data-end=\"4608\">\n<li data-start=\"3980\" data-end=\"4403\">\n<p data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"4403\">Industry trackers reported <strong data-start=\"4009\" data-end=\"4032\">dozens of countries<\/strong> with commercial 5G and <strong data-start=\"4056\" data-end=\"4074\">many operators<\/strong> ramping 5G Standalone (SA) networks (an architecture that unlocks the full capabilities of 5G). For example, GSA\u2019s August 2025 snapshot listed <strong data-start=\"4218\" data-end=\"4277\">around 173 operators in 70 countries investing in 5G SA<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"4282\" data-end=\"4314\">77 operators in 43 countries<\/strong> that had launched or soft-launched 5G SA services. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4404\" data-end=\"4608\">\n<p data-start=\"4406\" data-end=\"4608\">5G adoption continues to vary: some markets (urban centers, advanced economies) have broad coverage and many use cases; others see spotty or emerging 5G footprints. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4610\" data-end=\"4653\"><strong data-start=\"4610\" data-end=\"4653\">What \u201chow many G networks\u201d means for 5G<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4654\" data-end=\"5102\">\n<li data-start=\"4654\" data-end=\"4953\">\n<p data-start=\"4656\" data-end=\"4708\">Counting <strong data-start=\"4665\" data-end=\"4691\">\u201chow many 5G networks\u201d<\/strong> can mean either:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4711\" data-end=\"4953\">\n<li data-start=\"4711\" data-end=\"4842\">\n<p data-start=\"4713\" data-end=\"4842\"><strong data-start=\"4713\" data-end=\"4735\">How many operators<\/strong> have commercial 5G? (many hundreds globally when counting non-standalone and standalone rollouts combined)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4845\" data-end=\"4953\">\n<p data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"4953\"><strong data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"4869\">How many countries<\/strong> have commercial 5G? (over 100 countries have live 5G networks in some form by 2025)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4954\" data-end=\"5102\">\n<p data-start=\"4956\" data-end=\"5102\">Key metrics to watch: <strong data-start=\"4978\" data-end=\"4998\">5G subscriptions<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"5000\" data-end=\"5026\">5G standalone launches<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"5032\" data-end=\"5063\">regional deployment density<\/strong>. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5219\" data-end=\"5280\">6G in 2025 \u2014 research, trials, and early national programs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5281\" data-end=\"5815\"><strong data-start=\"5281\" data-end=\"5295\">Important:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"5296\" data-end=\"5347\">no country has a commercial 6G network in 2025.<\/strong> What we see in 2025 are <strong data-start=\"5372\" data-end=\"5469\">research programs, government-funded roadmaps, standardization studies, and technology trials<\/strong> \u2014 e.g., terahertz experiments, lab demos, and national initiatives in places like China, South Korea, Japan, the EU, the USA and others. These projects aim to define what \u201c6G\u201d will be (AI-native networks, extreme bandwidths, new spectrum like THz), but mass commercial service is still several years away. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5899\" data-end=\"5947\">A short global snapshot (numbers and context)<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"5948\" data-end=\"6674\">\n<li data-start=\"5948\" data-end=\"6104\">\n<p data-start=\"5950\" data-end=\"6104\"><strong data-start=\"5950\" data-end=\"5985\">Countries with some form of 5G:<\/strong> more than 100 by 2025 (commercial availability varies by city and operator). <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6105\" data-end=\"6300\">\n<p data-start=\"6107\" data-end=\"6300\"><strong data-start=\"6107\" data-end=\"6151\">Operators investing in 5G SA (Aug 2025):<\/strong> ~173 operators in 70 countries; <strong data-start=\"6184\" data-end=\"6213\">launched\/soft-launched SA<\/strong>: 77 operators in 43 countries (GSA tracker). <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6301\" data-end=\"6567\">\n<p data-start=\"6303\" data-end=\"6567\"><strong data-start=\"6303\" data-end=\"6336\">2G\/3G switch-offs (mid-2025):<\/strong> GSA identified <strong data-start=\"6352\" data-end=\"6393\">278 completed, planned or in-progress<\/strong> switch-offs in <strong data-start=\"6409\" data-end=\"6441\">83 countries and territories<\/strong> by the end of June 2025 \u2014 this shows how quickly legacy networks are being retired. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6568\" data-end=\"6674\">\n<p data-start=\"6570\" data-end=\"6674\"><strong data-start=\"6570\" data-end=\"6577\">6G:<\/strong> only trials and R&amp;D in 2025, no commercial networks yet. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6676\" data-end=\"6853\"><em data-start=\"6676\" data-end=\"6853\">(Note: different trackers use different definitions \u2014 \u201claunched\u201d, \u201csoft-launched\u201d, \u201cnationwide\u201d, \u201cstandalone\u201d, etc. \u2014 so exact counts vary slightly by source and cutoff date.)<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6860\" data-end=\"6918\">Why the generation mix matters for users and businesses<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"6919\" data-end=\"7369\">\n<li data-start=\"6919\" data-end=\"7036\">\n<p data-start=\"6921\" data-end=\"7036\"><strong data-start=\"6921\" data-end=\"6934\">Consumers<\/strong> get faster speeds and new features as 5G spreads, but coverage and device compatibility still matter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7037\" data-end=\"7189\">\n<p data-start=\"7039\" data-end=\"7189\"><strong data-start=\"7039\" data-end=\"7066\">Businesses and industry<\/strong> (manufacturing, autonomous systems, remote surgery demos) benefit from low-latency and private 5G networks as they appear.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7190\" data-end=\"7261\">\n<p data-start=\"7192\" data-end=\"7261\"><strong data-start=\"7192\" data-end=\"7211\">IoT deployments<\/strong> must plan migrations as 2G\/3G sunsets accelerate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7262\" data-end=\"7369\">\n<p data-start=\"7264\" data-end=\"7369\"><strong data-start=\"7264\" data-end=\"7287\">Policy &amp; regulators<\/strong> must balance spectrum auctions, license renewals, and support for rural coverage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"8383\" data-end=\"8426\">Where to get the most up-to-date numbers<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"8427\" data-end=\"8517\">Because deployments change fast, the best sources for live counts and launch trackers are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8518\" data-end=\"8941\">\n<li data-start=\"8518\" data-end=\"8654\">\n<p data-start=\"8520\" data-end=\"8654\"><strong data-start=\"8520\" data-end=\"8565\">GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association)<\/strong> \u2014 tracks 5G SA launches and operator activity. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8655\" data-end=\"8796\">\n<p data-start=\"8657\" data-end=\"8796\"><strong data-start=\"8657\" data-end=\"8695\">GSMA Intelligence \/ Mobile Economy<\/strong> \u2014 broad market metrics, subscriptions and coverage trends. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8797\" data-end=\"8941\">\n<p data-start=\"8799\" data-end=\"8941\">Industry associations and operator disclosures (Ericsson, Huawei reports, national regulators) for country-level license and coverage details.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"8948\" data-end=\"8988\">The short story for 2025<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"8989\" data-end=\"9531\">In 2025 the world runs multiple \u201cG\u201ds simultaneously, but <strong data-start=\"9046\" data-end=\"9081\">the practical picture is simple<\/strong>: <strong data-start=\"9083\" data-end=\"9100\">1G is a relic<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"9102\" data-end=\"9136\">2G\/3G are in active retirement<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"9138\" data-end=\"9163\">4G remains ubiquitous<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"9165\" data-end=\"9241\">5G is commercially active and scaling (with SA deployments accelerating)<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"9247\" data-end=\"9288\">6G remains research and trial-focused<\/strong>. If your interest is \u201chow many G networks,\u201d think less about a single divisor and more about <strong data-start=\"9382\" data-end=\"9490\">which generations your devices, services, and business partners support \u2014 and plan migration accordingly<\/strong>. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"7376\" data-end=\"7405\">FAQs\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7406\" data-end=\"7710\"><strong data-start=\"7406\" data-end=\"7458\">Q \u2014 How many G networks are there total in 2025?<\/strong><br data-start=\"7458\" data-end=\"7461\" \/>A \u2014 The count depends on definition. Technically there are <strong data-start=\"7520\" data-end=\"7553\">six named generations (1G\u20136G)<\/strong> as labels, but <strong data-start=\"7569\" data-end=\"7669\">commercially active generations in 2025 are 2G\u21925G (with 1G essentially gone and 6G still in R&amp;D)<\/strong>. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7712\" data-end=\"7933\"><strong data-start=\"7712\" data-end=\"7746\">Q \u2014 Is 5G available worldwide?<\/strong><br data-start=\"7746\" data-end=\"7749\" \/>A \u2014 5G is available in <strong data-start=\"7772\" data-end=\"7790\">many countries<\/strong> (over 100 with some service), but coverage and maturity vary \u2014 urban areas and developed markets lead. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7935\" data-end=\"8107\"><strong data-start=\"7935\" data-end=\"7961\">Q \u2014 Is 6G a thing now?<\/strong><br data-start=\"7961\" data-end=\"7964\" \/>A \u2014 <strong data-start=\"7968\" data-end=\"7989\">Not commercially.<\/strong> 2025 sees trials and national programs, but no public commercial 6G networks. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8109\" data-end=\"8376\"><strong data-start=\"8109\" data-end=\"8168\">Q \u2014 Should I worry about 2G\/3G shutdown for my devices?<\/strong><br data-start=\"8168\" data-end=\"8171\" \/>A \u2014 If you or your business relies on very old phones or legacy IoT modules, plan to migrate \u2014 many carriers are scheduling closures. Check your operator\u2019s timeline. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cG\u201d networks in the world in 2025 Curious how many mobile generations (1G \u2192 6G) exist or are active in 2025? This in-depth, easy-to-read guide explains which \u201cG\u201ds are live, which are being retired, where 5G stands today, and what to expect from 6G \u2014 with up-to-date 2025 data and clear sources. 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