Ericsson: Global 5G subscriptions close to 1.3B in Q2 2023 – report

India continues to lead the world in 5G subscription growth rate with more than seven million of the 175 million global subscriptions added between April and June. #pressrelease

August 31, 2023

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STOCKHOLM – The Q2 additions bring the global number of 5G subscriptions close to 1.3 billion. About 260 communications service providers (CSPs) have launched commercial 5G services. About 35 CSPs have launched 5G standalone (SA) networks.

China had the second highest country growth rate with more than five million 5G additions during Q2, followed by the United States of America with more than three million 5G subscription additions.

Read the full press release here.

Ericsson Mobility Report: Q2 2023 update


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