Ericsson Mobility Report data and forecasts

Below you will find all the latest insights and analysis from Ericsson Mobility Report regarding mobile subscriptions, mobile data traffic, fixed wireless access and much more. All forecasts cover a six year period and is updated twice annually.

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Check the latest global and regional mobile statistics.

Global and regional key figures

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

Mobile subscriptions outlook

An additional 660 million 5G subscriptions were added globally in 2025

5G device outlook

AI’s rapid progression opens multiple scenarios for what will be possible in devices, even in the short term

IoT connections outlook

Broadband and critical IoT makes up almost 60 percent of all cellular IoT connections

Regional subscriptions outlook

In 2031, 8 out of 10 regions will have over 50 percent 5G subscription penetration.

Mobile network traffic Q2 2026

Mobile network data traffic growth exceeded expectations in last 12 months

Mobile data traffic outlook

Mobile network data traffic growth is projected to continue, driven by 5G and FWA

5G network coverage outlook

Half the world now covered by 5G

Fixed Wireless Access outlook

FWA is a clear 5G monetization use case

ICT sustainability

Electricity consumption continues to increase in the ICT sector

Ericsson Mobility Report data and forecasts

Forecasts from earlier editions