5G subscriptions

Global, 2025 to 2031

6.4 billion 2031

Forecast: dashed line, hollow markers, shaded band Estimates are listed as such in the table below

5G subscriptions: Global, 2025 to 20315G subscriptions: Global, 2025 to 2031. 3 observations from 2025 to 2031, ranging from 3 billion to 6.4 billion, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 6.4 billion (2031). billion 0 2 4 6 8 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 FORECAST 3 6.4
5G subscriptions: Global, 2025 to 20315G subscriptions: Global, 2025 to 2031. 3 observations from 2025 to 2031, ranging from 3 billion to 6.4 billion, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 6.4 billion (2031). billion 0 2 4 6 8 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 FORECAST 3 6.4
5G subscriptions: Global, 2025 to 20315G subscriptions: Global, 2025 to 2031. 3 observations from 2025 to 2031, ranging from 3 billion to 6.4 billion, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 6.4 billion (2031). billion 0 2 4 6 8 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 FORECAST 3 6.4
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5G subscriptions: Global, 2025 to 2031
Period Type Value
2025 Estimate 3 billion
Q2 2026 Actual 3.3 billion
2031 Forecast 6.4 billion
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