Narrative: Wireless Services Global Market Update – 5G Drives Growth Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
2 Min Read July 17, 2025
Global wireless subscriptions will rise to 9.61B by 2030, driven by 5G. This forecast covers revenue, tech, and device trends across 88 markets.
Global wireless subscriptions will grow from 8.99 billion in 2025 to 9.61 billion in 2030 with 5G dominating subscription and revenue growth for the rest of this decade. 4G LTE connections are only experiencing a slow decline from their 2022 peak, with most operators succeeding or well advanced in their plans to retire 3G, leaving 2G as the more efficient low-value network option. Operators need support from the infrastructure and device supply chain to provide sufficient consumer choice to facilitate these significant network migrations. This forecast provides detailed subscription and revenue forecasts by device type and network technology for six regions and 88 unique markets.