5G core investments surge as operators accelerate standalone rollout

Communications Service Providers (CSPs) increased their 5G packet core network investments by 83 per cent year-on-year during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest industry analysts at Omdia.

The firm’s latest report shows that this surge reflects strong momentum behind 5G Standalone deployments, alongside a continued emphasis on digital transformation and new revenue streams.

North America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) emerged as the leading growth regions...