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According to the “Ericsson Mobility Report” published twice a year by telecommunications equipment maker Ericsson, 5G networks are expanding steadily despite the corona disaster, and by 2026, about 60% of the world’s population Is expected to cover.
The number of 5G subscribers will reach 218 million at the end of the year
In a previous report released by Ericsson, the number of 5G subscribers worldwide was estimated to be about 190 million as of June 2020. In this report, the forecast has been revised upward to reach about 218 million by the end of this year.
Ericsson also revealed a new forecast that 5G subscribers will surge to 3.5 billion by 2026. As of June this year, it was predicted that the number would increase to 2.8 billion by 2025.
China drives the spread of 5G
“By the end of this year, one billion people worldwide will live in areas where 5G communications are available,” said Patrick Sawol, head of strategic marketing at Ericsson, in an interview with CNET. It’s about 15% of the world’s population. “
According to Mr. Sawol, 5G communication is particularly widespread in the world in China. The number of 5G subscribers in China is growing significantly, partly due to the promotion of 5G nationwide and the availability of 5G-compatible smartphones for less than $ 200.
Therefore, of the 5G subscribers, which are expected to reach about 218 million by the end of the year, about 175 million are expected to live in China. This is about 11% of the number of mobile phone subscribers in China.
As of the end of this year, there were 14 million 5G subscribers in North America …
Meanwhile, as of the end of this year, there were 14 million 5G subscribers in North America (US and Canada), which is expected to be about 4% of mobile phone subscribers.
However, by 2026, 80% of North American mobile phone contracts are expected to be 5G contracts. Meanwhile, Ericsson predicts that 5G contracts in Northeast Asia, including China, Japan and South Korea, will account for 66% of total mobile phone contracts.
Source: Ericsson via CNET
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