Worldwide Cellular User Forecast 2023-2028

A post-pandemic 'Next Normal' has yet to emerge for many wireless operators globally, with more normal mobility patterns offset by market volatility caused by supply chain challenges, inflationary pressure on costs and end-user affordability, and persistent macro-economic uncertainty. With user-linked subscription growth slowing, operators are betting on 5G to lift revenues. 5G will dominate the market outlook this decade, accounting for 4.2 billion connections and 69% of service revenue by 2028. This report forecasts handset, modem, tablet, and connected device subscriptions and service revenue for 6 regions and 88 countries worldwide, from 2012 to 2028.

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