The number of mobile subscriptions in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to exceed 1.1 billion by the end of 2029, with 5G the fastest growing subscription type at 60% annually from 2023 to 2029, according to a new report. It is said that there is.
The November 2023 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report predicts that 85% of the world’s population will have access to 5G by 2029, with Africa leading the way. The growth in the number of mobile phone subscribers in sub-Saharan Africa is driven by a positive economic outlook and increased network coverage, as well as the need for connectivity for voice and data communications and to enable services such as banking. This can be attributed to advanced regulatory measures.
The report estimates that by 2029, 4G subscriptions will account for 49% of total subscriptions, while 2G subscriptions will maintain a larger share of total subscriptions at 27%, as much of the region’s population is in rural areas. I am.
5G FWA services launched in several African markets:
Fixed wireless access has emerged as a crucial technology to meet Africa’s growing broadband demand, with several key African markets already deploying 5G FWA, including South Africa, Angola, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Service is starting. The report notes that this change may be due to its cost-effectiveness, rapid deployment capabilities, and inherent flexibility.
Hossam Qandeel, Vice President and Head of Global Customer Unit MTN and Customer Unit MTN Africa, Ericsson Middle East and Africa said: “The latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report finds that sub-Saharan Africa is poised to retain its number one position in the world.” “This is the region with the highest growth in mobile data traffic. This growth will be driven by expanding 4G network coverage across the continent and increasing affordability of data and smartphones.”
The Ericsson report predicts that the number of global 5G subscribers will increase by more than 330% from 1.6 billion to 5.3 billion over the six years from the end of 2023 to 2029. 5G coverage is predicted to be available to over 45% of the world’s population by the end of 2023 and over 85% by the end of 2029.
