Ericsson Mobility Report

Global 5G growth amid macroeconomic challenges - Seite 2

Fredrik Jejdling, Executive Vice President and Head of Networks, Ericsson, says: "Communications Service providers continue to deploy 5G and the momentum for Fixed Wireless Access is accelerating. Moreover, global mobile network data traffic is practically doubling every two years. As described in this edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, service providers are taking actions to deploy the latest generation of energy-efficient radio hardware and software, increase the use of renewable energy sources, and operate site infrastructure intelligently to reduce the environmental impact."

Global 4G subscription numbers also continue to rise, growing by about 41 million between July and September 2022. Global 4G subscriptions are expected to reach a peak of about 5.2 billion around the end of this year.

Overall mobile subscriptions are expected to top 8.4 billion by the end of 2022, and 9.2 billion by the end of 2028. Most subscriptions are associated with smartphones. At the end of 2022, 6.6 billion smartphone subscriptions are estimated, accounting for about 79 percent of all mobile phone subscriptions

The latest report also highlights the importance of reducing environmental impact. The telecommunications sector has a key role to play in addressing global sustainability goals, both by reducing its own emissions and through its potential to reduce carbon emissions across other industries.

To reduce the environmental impact, the growing data traffic needs to be managed with smart network modernization combined with a balanced approach to network performance.

The November 2022 Ericsson Mobility Report includes three in-depth articles:             

• Network modernization - on the quest for Net Zero

• Cooperation and collaborating: Building Finland's next-generation public safety network

• Digitalization enables enterprises to reach Net Zero

Ericsson will host an Ericsson Mobility Report-focused webinar at 09.00 (CET) and 19.00 (CET) on Wednesday, November 30. To join please register here

Read the full November 2022 Ericsson Mobility Report.

Related links:
Ericsson Mobility Report site
Ericsson 5G
Ericsson 4G and 5G Fixed Wireless Access
Breaking the energy curve
5G the next wave - what does consumers want

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