Ericsson Mobility Report

Explore the latest trends, forecasts and analysis from across the telecom industry

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For over a decade, the Ericsson Mobility Report has shared the latest telecom industry trends and data. Explore the current trends and discover future projections for 5G and 6G, mobile data traffic, mobile subscriptions, population coverage, Fixed Wireless Access, differentiated connectivity and more.

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Ericsson Mobility Report November 2025

Alongside our usual forecasts predicting the future of mobile subscriptions and network data traffic, our November 2025 edition includes feature articles discussing a range of topics. We explore the growing importance of 5G standalone (SA) and differentiated connectivity, trends and patterns in uplink traffic and the power of 5G in the contexts of enterprise IT and sailing events.

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Mobile network traffic Q4 2025 update

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Mobile subscriptions outlook

Mobile network traffic Q4 2025

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1.4bn

In 2031, around 1.4 billion people globally will be served by Fixed Wireless Access broadband.

There are now 65 commercial offerings from service providers, based on 5G SA network slicing.

6.4bn

Global 5G subscriptions are forecast to total 6.4 billion in 2031.

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With our Mobility Visualizer tool, you can examine the forecast data that underpins the Ericsson Mobility Report in our interactive web application.

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Explore the relationship between the usage of various app types and monthly traffic per subscription with our interactive Mobility Calculator tool.

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What’s included:

The latest forecasts examining 5G population coverage, mobile subscriptions, mobile data traffic and more.
Our articles include an updated service packaging study that focuses on network slicing, analysis of trends and patterns in uplink traffic, and the power of 5G in the context of sporting events. With two leading Asian service providers, we also explore 5G SA and differentiated connectivity, as well as how 5G can revolutionize enterprise IT.
The full list of Ericsson Mobility Report key figures, including regional and global data.

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Industry-leading analysis

The Ericsson Mobility Report was first published in 2011 and has shared forecast data and expert insights from the telecom industry ever since.

“The essential source on the evolution of the global mobile industry, our report offers a data-rich view of shifts across consumers, businesses, and governments. Dive into technology insights, early market trends, and growth opportunities that are shaping the future of connectivity.”

Erik Ekudden
Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Group Function Technology

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Look back and see how far we’ve come – read all the previous articles and forecasts from past editions of the Ericsson Mobility Report.

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