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Ericsson Mobility Report November 2024

Ericsson Mobility Report November 2024

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

An industry poised for the next wave of mobile

An exciting future awaits, as communications service providers gear up for a mobile industry transformation. Deployments of 5G standalone (SA) are already enabling the introduction of network slicing and differentiated connectivity services, unlocking new growth opportunities beyond traditional best-effort models. 5G mid-band coverage is also growing, although further densification is required to harness the full potential of 5G.

November key findings


5G subscriptions are growing, with one-quarter of all mobile subscriptions projected to be 5G by the end of 2024. This momentum is set to continue, with 5G expected to overtake 4G as the dominant mobile access technology by subscription in 2027. Although 5G population coverage is growing worldwide, 5G mid-band is only deployed in around 30 percent of all sites globally outside of mainland China. Further densification is required to harness the full potential of 5G.

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6 .3bn
Global 5G subscriptions will reach around 6.3 billion in 2030, equaling 67 percent of total mobile subscriptions.
80 %
5G is expected to carry 80 percent of total mobile data traffic by the end of 2030.
3 .6bn
5G SA subscriptions are projected to reach around 3.6 billion in 2030.

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Featured articles

The growing momentum and significance of 5G SA

Unlocking the capabilities of 5G SA

Deployments of 5G SA are ongoing globally, as service providers recognize the competitive advantages it offers.

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6G: Co-creating a cyber-physical world

Early deployments of 6G are expected in 2030, but the 6G journey is already well underway.          

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Network slicing: A means to differentiate offerings

Taking network slicing from pilots to real-world scenarios

Network slicing is in the early stages of commercialization. Our latest article explores network slicing for real-world scenarios and use cases.

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Premium FWA services enabled in Finland with 5G SA

Using 5G SA to power its premium FWA service, a Finnish service provider is improving customer satisfaction with their network performance.             

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Differentiated connectivity is key for monetizing 5G

Service providers are utilizing their 5G standalone networks to grow revenue through differentiated connectivity services.                            

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Mobile networks: performance and impact

Impact of GenAI on mobile network traffic

The advanced capabilities of generative AI (GenAI) could disrupt mobile network traffic patterns in the coming years.

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A multi-NR carrier strategy for best performance

We explore one service provider’s strategy of expanding 5G mobile network coverage and capacity through enhancement techniques such as multi-NR carrier aggregation.

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ICT’s carbon footprint continuing to decrease

Although use-stage electricity consumption is growing in the ICT sector, greenhouse gas emissions are falling due to increased usage of sustainable energy.

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Exploring new business opportunities with 5G

Empowering enterprises with 5G

5G offers enterprises security, agility and reliability, enhancing their operational efficiency and enabling them to respond dynamically to market conditions.

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Digital airspace: Enabling mission-critical communication in the skies

Existing 3GPP technologies like 5G have the power to revolutionize connectivity in the skies, offering vast opportunities.

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5G RedCap – advancing IoT beyond 4G

When 5G standalone (SA) and RedCap technology meet, a wide range of new IoT use case possibilities will emerge.

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