Although 5G offers faster data transfer and lower latency, 4G/LTE will be a major feature of the mobile broadband landscape for several years to come. The number of 4G/LTE subscriptions worldwide was expected to peak in 2022, at a total of 5.2 billion subscriptions across all devices.
Forecast number of mobile 4G/LTE subscriptions worldwide from 2012 to 2029
(in millions)
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Ericsson. (June 30, 2024). Forecast number of mobile 4G/LTE subscriptions worldwide from 2012 to 2029 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 10, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1263855/4g-5g-mobile-subscriptions-worldwide/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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