With promises of lightning-fast network speeds and ultra-low latency, 5G will usher in not only a new era of improved network performance, but also a new connected experience for users. 5G will become a foundation for innovation as it transforms the way we connect. Around the world, mobile network operators are making huge investments in 5G infrastructure to expand their 5G deployments — especially in major cities. 

Now that we are halfway through 2021, we can take a look back at the last six months and see how 5G performance and availability have looked across major cities around the world. In this report we benchmark 5G performance and 5G Availability in 30 major cities where 5G is commercially available during Q1 and Q2 2021. We also drill down into the 5G performance of top mobile network operators within 10 cities. This evaluation of global 5G performance highlights three key metrics: