Ericsson Mobility Report November 2023

Get the latest forecasts and expert analysis in the latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report.

5G standalone brings new opportunities

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Continued strong uptake of 5G shows that demand for high-performance connectivity remains resilient, despite ongoing global economic challenges. To date, more than 40 communications service providers have deployed or launched 5G standalone (SA) in public networks, but the rollout is far from complete.

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November key findings

5G mid-band is on the rise, with population coverage reaching 30 percent outside mainland China by the end of 2023, while overall 5G subscriptions are increasing in every region. Despite this global 5G growth, our forecast exploring sustainability in ICT shows that carbon footprint per subscription has not risen.

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1. 6 bn

Global 5G mobile subscriptions are projected to reach 1.6 billion by the end of 2023.

30 %

5G mid-band population coverage outside mainland China has increased from 10 percent in 2022 to around 30 percent at the end of 2023.

56 GB

Global mobile data traffic consumption per smartphone is expected to reach 56 GB per month at the end of 2029.

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Key figures

Get the past, current and future forecast figures, globally and by region, for mobile subscriptions, data traffic, FWA and more.

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Regional insights: A closer look

In this edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, we take a closer look at how 4G is reshaping the Sub-Saharan Africa region and how the development of 5G is starting to take off.

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Large-scale 5G SA deployment to drive digital transformation in India

With Jio, we explore how large-scale 5G deployment has contributed to considerable 5G SA population coverage in India, and the business and enterprise opportunities that come with such a network.

5G-enabled agility in gigafactories and green steel plants

The automation required to fully optimize and scale floorspaces in gigafactories and green steel plants requires wireless connectivity. Our article explores the features of this growing manufacturing segment and why 5G is an ideal wireless solution.

Demand for indoor connectivity driving the need for enhanced performance

As mobile broadband users, we consume up to 80 percent of our data indoors. This article explores the best deployment scenarios for improving indoor user experiences, especially in congested venues.

Ericsson Mobility Calculator

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Peter Jonsson

Executive editor Ericsson Mobility Report

Steven Davis

Strategic Marketing Director, Ericsson

Nitin Bansal

Managing Director, Ericsson India

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