Report: CBRS Deployed in 82% of U.S. Counties, Powers 75% of Private 5G Networks
2026-06-15 15:43
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) has achieved significant deployment in the United States, with 82% of counties having deployed and utilized the technology, while three-quarters of all private 5G networks operate on CBRS.

This is the conclusion of a new report jointly released by the Spectrum for the Future, the 5G-OT Alliance, American-Made 5G, the OnGo Alliance, and WISPA.

The report projects that CBRS deployment will easily surpass traditional high-power networks, with the technology's share in U.S. private 5G networks expected to expand to 86% in the coming years.

Other key findings of the report include: nearly 260 manufacturers currently use CBRS, a figure expected to grow ninefold by 2032; private networks supporting CBRS can reduce manufacturing downtime by nearly one-third (30%), while enabling automation, predictive maintenance, and real-time analytics; over 442,000 CBRS base stations have been deployed, with nearly 70% located in rural areas; and more than 10 million U.S. locations can now access broadband connectivity via CBRS.

Dave Wright, Policy Director of the Spectrum for the Future, stated in a press release that the CBRS framework has proven successful over years of practice, with factories operating smarter, rural communities gaining connectivity, and airports running safer. The report showcases the results CBRS has delivered for the United States, including billions of dollars in private investment and broadband access for underserved communities, noting that shared spectrum is an innovation platform that transforms the economy.

The report's findings provide new justification for further government support of CBRS technology. Last year, 25 organizations sent a letter to Brendan Carr, Chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), opposing potential modifications to the CBRS framework, arguing that such changes would undermine the goals of CBRS development.

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