Ericsson reports 5G subscriptions surpass 3 billion globally in Q1 2026
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Amiya Johar
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Ericsson's latest mobility report reveals global 5G subscriptions surpassed 3 billion in Q1 2026, with 162 million new subscriptions added during the quarter. The report highlights changing usage patterns, data traffic spikes, and AI-driven services as key drivers of mobile uplink data growth. Ericsson forecasts 5G subscriptions will more than double to 6.4 billion by 2031, and expects 5G to account for 85% of all mobile data traffic within five years, up from 48% at the end of the previous year.
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· 3 pulledGlobal 5G subscriptions crossed the 3 billion mark in Q1 2026, according to Ericsson's latest mobility report
Ericsson found 162 million 5G subscriptions were added during the opening quarter of the year
Overall, Ericsson expects 5G to account for 85% of all mobile data traffic in five years, up from 48% at the end of l
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