Global mobile operators invest in 5G RedCap technology

According to data from the Global mobile equipment providers association (GSA) as of September 2026, 43 mobile network operators across 28 countries are investing in 5G RedCap technology. This investment spans various stages, including testing, planning, deployment, and full commercial launch.

Currently, 14 operators have launched commercial 5G RedCap services. These include Optus in Australia, Telefonica and Deutsche Telekom in Germany, SoftBank in Japan, stc in Kuwait, Dito in the Philippines, M1 in Singapore, MasOrange in Spain, Etisalat (e&) in the United Arab Emirates, T-Mobile and AT&T in the United States, and China Unicom, China Telecom, and China Mobile in China.

Additionally, 13 countries and territories—including Bahrain, Czech Republic, Finland, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and the United Kingdom—are testing the feasibility of 5G RedCap on existing 5G infrastructure. The GSA notes that 5G Standalone (SA) networks are a necessary foundation for the deployment of 5G RedCap.