The 2025 Ericsson mobility report reveals that 5G networks are reaching a maturity point, with their share of global mobile traffic expected to rise from 35% in 2024 to 80% by 2030. The report forecasts over 2.9 billion 5G subscriptions by the end of 2025, indicating strong market adoption. Data traffic was found to increase by 19% year-on-year, driven by fixed wireless access services. Europe has mid-band 5G coverage exceeding half its population, lagging behind North America and India. New opportunities for monetization through 5G SA and 5G Advanced are emerging as well.
Mobile network data traffic is forecasted to more than double through 2030, highlighting the continuous demand and growth for mobile connectivity across the globe.
5G networks handled 35% of global mobile traffic by the end of 2024, indicating rapid adoption, with a forecast of 80% by 2030.
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