According to an Ericsson estimate, by 2029, 85% of people worldwide would get 5G, with Africa setting the pace.
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With several important African markets having already launched 5G FWA services, including South Africa, Angola, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, fixed wireless access is emerging as a significant technology for servicing the continent’s growing broadband demands. According to the paper, this change can be attributed to its intrinsic flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and ability for quick deployment.
According to Hossam Kandeel, vice president and head of Ericsson Middle East and Africa’s global customer unit MTN and customer unit MTN Africa, “Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to continue to lead the continent in total mobile data traffic growth over the forecast period,” according to the most recent Ericsson Mobility Report.