THE FIRST 6G DEPLOYMENTS ARE EXPECTED IN 2030 , BUILDING ON AND SCALING THE CAPABILITIES OF 5G SA AND 5G ADVANCED .
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5G Standalone and 5G Advanced are expected to be key focuses for communications service providers , CSPs for the remainder of the decade as they deploy new capabilities to create offerings centred on value delivery rather than data volume . The analysis is included among a wealth of statistical network insights in the November 2024 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report , which extends the forecast period until the end of 2030 .
In the Middle East and North Africa , MENA region , mobile subscriptions are projected to grow by 2 % annually from 2024 to 2030 , reaching 830 million . Smartphone penetration is rising at 5 % annually , driven by more affordable devices and expanding networks . This trend is transforming the region ’ s digital ecosystem , enabling wider access to advanced services such as mobile financial solutions and e-health .
2G and 3G subscriptions are expected to decline , as service providers in MENA are looking into sunsetting these networks to reallocate spectrum for 4G and 5G . By 2030 , 4G will account for 37 % of total subscriptions , while 5G will experience significant growth , making up 60 % of total subscriptions at 500 million subscriptions .
Other featured report statistics include the projection that global 5G subscriptions are expected to reach almost 2.3 billion by the end of 2024 , amounting to 25 % of all global mobile subscriptions . 5G
THE FIRST 6G DEPLOYMENTS ARE EXPECTED IN 2030 , BUILDING ON AND SCALING THE CAPABILITIES OF 5G SA AND 5G ADVANCED .
subscription numbers are expected to overtake the global number of 4G subscriptions during 2027 . On global mobile data traffic , 5G networks are expected to carry about 80 % of total mobile data traffic by the end of 2030 – compared to 34 % by the end of 2024 .
The first 6G deployments are expected in 2030 , building on and scaling the capabilities of 5G SA and 5G Advanced .
Ante Mihovilovic , Vice President and Head of Networks at Ericsson Middle East and Africa , says : “ The November 2024 Ericsson Mobility Report expects communication service providers to shift their focus on offerings that centre on value delivery rather than data volume .”
With 5G subscriptions expected to rise to 500 million by 2030 , Ericsson is committed to supporting its partners to provide expanding connectivity and innovative technologies to meet the growing consumer demands and to enhance the digital experiences across the region .
While the rate of global mobile network traffic data growth is declining – estimated at 21 % YoY for 2024 – it is still expected to grow almost three-fold by the end of 2030 from present day numbers .
Early-mover service providers are already offering value delivery models based on differentiated connectivity – guaranteed uninterrupted high-end connectivity when you need it most – to create new monetisation and growth opportunities .
Ante Mihovilovic , Vice President and Head of Networks , Ericsson Africa and Middle East
Of about 320 CSPs currently offering commercial 5G services globally , less than 20 % are 5G SA . The densification of mid-band and 5G SA sites is seen as a key catalyst to capitalise on the full potential of 5G , including programmable and intelligent network capabilities . Almost 60 % of the 6.3 billion global 5G subscriptions forecast by the end of 2030 are expected to be 5G Standalone , SA subscriptions . p
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