New research from Ericsson expects 5G subscriptions on smartphones to reach one billion by the end of 2022, with providers driving adoption despite geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
By 2028, the number of 5G subscriptions will pass five billion, according to Ericsson’s report(opens in new tab), which would account for over half (55%) of all mobile subscriptions.
Globally, 5G subscriptions reportedly grew by 110 million during the third quarter of 2022 to reach around 870 million.