5G connections are expected to account for more than half (51%) of mobile connections by 2029, according to new figures from GSMA Intelligence (GSMAi) released today at MWC Barcelona 2024.
The report’s authors say 5G will be the fastest mobile generation deployment to date, surpassing 1 billion connections by the end of 2022, rising to 1.6 billion connections by the end of 2023, and reaching 5.5 billion connections by 2030. It is pointed out that it is predicted that
According to the survey results, as of last month, 261 operators in 101 countries had launched commercial 5G services, with more than 90 operators in 64 markets working on deployment.
Of the 261 commercial 5G services available, 47 are offered in 5G standalone (SA) networks, with a further 89 leveraging network slicing, ultra-reliable low-latency communication support, and simplified 5G SA. expansion is planned in the near future. Network architecture.
Peter Jarich, Head of GSMAi, said: “The initial success of 5G was driven by enhanced mobile broadband (EMBB) and EMBB-related network traffic requirements. However, while consumer demand will continue, we are now seeing I’m looking at the case.
“Opportunities are now emerging in areas such as API monetization and 5G RedCap for enterprise IoT, all supported by 5G-Advanced and 5G SA networks. It delivers on the early promise of 5G when it can meet the associated slicing, low latency, and large-scale IoT capabilities. 5G-Advanced only extends that further.”
Release issued by GSMAi expands available 5G Standalone (SA) networks and improves support for private and dedicated networks to support a huge number of connected devices, helping businesses realize their global IoT vision It has been shown that
“According to GSMAi data, there are currently 10.7 billion IoT connections in the enterprise sector (compared to 10.5 billion consumer connections), and this momentum is expected to continue, with enterprise connections expected to double by 2030. Smart buildings and smart manufacturing are expected to account for 34 percent, each accounting for 16 percent of total enterprise connections, with smart buildings and smart manufacturing accounting for 34 percent.
Beyond 5G SA, the release states, “The availability of 5G-Advanced in 3GPP Release 18 marks another significant 5G milestone in IoT delivery and will be a catalyst for new 5G investments in 2024-2025. “GSMAi data shows that more than half of carriers expect this.” With priority use cases such as 5G multicast services and low-cost IoT support, he plans to begin deploying 5G-Advanced within one year of the 5G-Advanced solution’s commercial availability. ”
GSMAi predicts that mobile data traffic will increase fourfold between now and 2030, with expanding 5G coverage and capacity playing a key role, highlighting the importance of continued infrastructure investment. Masu. Global monthly mobile data traffic per connection is projected to increase from 12.8 GB in 2023 to 47.9 GB in 2030.
The increased use of generative AI (GenAI), with 56% of carriers currently testing applications, is also likely to drive this growth, the release said. It added that this will be driven by applications such as the use of GenAI-enabled chatbots for customer service activities and the continued growth of AI-generated video and music content.
The report’s authors say that 5G is “expected to benefit all sectors of the global economy, but some industries are more likely than others to incorporate 5G use cases into their businesses.” will also benefit greatly.” Over the next seven years, smart factories, smart cities, and smart grid applications are expected to generate 36 percent of profits from the manufacturing sector, 15 percent from government, and 10 percent from services. ”
