According to an Ericsson estimate, by 2029, 85% of people worldwide would get 5G, with Africa setting the pace.

According to Ericsson’s analysis, there will be a more than 330% growth in global 5G subscriptions from 1.6 billion to 5.3 billion in the six years between the end of 2023 and 2029. By the end of 2023, over 45% of the world’s population is expected to have access to 5G coverage, and by the end of 2029, 85% of people will.