According to a new estimate, mobile subscriptions in Sub-Saharan Africa are expected to reach 1.1 billion by the end of 2029, with 5G being the type that will increase at the quickest rate between 2023 and 2029, at 60% a year.
By the end of 2029, it is anticipated that Sub-Saharan Africa will have more than 1.1 billion mobile subscribers.
At 60% yearly growth, 5G will be the subscription type with the quickest rate of growth between 2023 and 2029.
By the end of 2029, 85% of the world’s population will have access to 5G coverage.
According to the Ericsson Mobility Report from November 2023, 85% of people on the planet will have access to 5G by 2029, with Africa setting the pace. Sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile subscriber growth can be attributed to favourable economic conditions, progressive regulatory actions aimed at expanding network coverage, and the growing necessity of connectivity for voice and data communications, as well as the provision of services like banking.
According to the analysis, by 2029, 4G subscriptions will make up 49% of all subscribers, but 2G subscriptions will continue to hold a sizable portion of all subscriptions at 27%, mostly because of the region’s predominately rural population.
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