Ericsson Mobility Report: Global 5G subscriptions surpass 3 billion in Q1 2026
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The June 2026 Ericsson Mobility Report reveals that global 5G subscriptions surpassed 3 billion in Q1 2026, with 162 million new subscriptions added during the quarter. Key trends include significant growth in 5G Standalone (SA) network slicing commercial offerings from communications service providers, and uplink mobile data traffic growth now outpacing downlink for many providers. The report covers the 2025-2031 period with updated statistics and forecasts.
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bskyEricsson Mobility Report: Global 5G subscriptions surpass 3 billion in Q1 2026itnerd.blogKey quotes
· 3 pulledGlobal 5G mobile subscriptions passed the three billion mark during the first quarter of 2026
5G Standalone (SA) network slicing commercial offerings from communications service providers continue to grow significantly
uplink mobile data traffic growth is already outpacing downlink for many service providers
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