Description
Telecomspricing, a unit of Tariff Consultancy Ltd, launched its 5G Tariff Tracker service in January 2020, then covering some 40 operators across 20 countries.
To-date the database covers over 300 providers in more than 100 countries. Over time, MVNOs and sub-brands have launched 5G too, these too features in the database.
Additionally, the report provides insight into the latest trends with its 30+ page report which includes:
- Details of upcoming 5G launches – fifteen countries
- Details of 5G launches – twenty-seven countries
- Details of 5G stand-alone launches – twelve countries
- Details 5G FWA launches – fifteen countries
The key changes in 5G services include developments in technology aimed at providing improved coverage in urban areas and inside buildings.
Together these developments provide improved download speeds as well as increased deployments to improve in-country 5G coverage.
The report identifies that:
- 5G is made available to a larger audience including mobile network operators’ prepaid customers
- 5G is made available increasingly by sub-brands and MVNOs with some levying a charge for 5G and others having moved away from charging extra.
- Increasingly speed-dependent 5G offers are added to operators’ postpaid portfolios.
- Move towards unlimited offering, with some operators overhauling their entire portfolios.
- The average price for a 5G offering has moved below the USD $50 p/m mark, it becomes a more affordable service for customers, as many operators offer 5G across their entire portfolios, with some exceptions though.
Other benefits include:
- Changes made as part of the update are highlighted which allows the user to easily identify it; and a brief summary of each change is provided with the update.
- Operators’ 5G launches are added with each update at no extra cost.
- Free enquiry service, giving access to our telecoms analyst experts with over 30 years of experience.
Geographical coverage as of end September 2025 is as shown in the picture below:
| Region | Country | No. of operators/MVNO/Sub-brands |
| Americas | 13 | 38 |
| Asia-Pac | 24 | 50 |
| Africa | 23 | 30 |
| EU | 27 | 126 |
| Non-EU | 12 | 32 |
| GCC | 6 | 17 |
| Middle East | 6 | 10 |
| Total | 111 | 303 |
The database provides information such as:
Prices are given in local currencies incl. &excl. tax as well as in Euros for the 2,000+ plans covered.
Inclusive allowances for each plan such minutes, SMS, data (GB), roaming, VAS services, and other benefits offered with a price plan supported by a comment section.
Down and uplink speed
Link to operators’ network coverage
5G launch date
Promotion details if available
5G pricing compared with 4G pricing
Service Coverage
4G/5G Postpaid smartphone plans
4G/5G Prepaid smartphone plans
5G FWA
Delivery Method – Every quarter
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30+ page Report providing an insight into the latest trends in 5G pricing.
Why should you buy the Global 5G Tracker
Compiled by Tariff Experts with over 30 years of experience in tariffs
Comprehensive coverage with detailed information for each offering
Quick access to how 4G pricing compares with 5G pricing
the database is compiled by a multi-lingual research team
Free Enquiry Service with quick response
There is the option to purchase one issue (Database and Report) at the price of GBP £1,995.
If you require more information please contact us on info@tariffconsultancy.com