Introduction to the Ericsson Mobility Report
Ericsson, a leading telecommunications infrastructure manufacturer, released its November edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report. The report examines global 5G subscription growth and highlights trends such as wireless fixed access, the convergence of AI, cloud, and mobile, and enterprise adoption of 5G.
Projected Growth in Latin America
The report projects a 32% growth in 5G subscriptions in Latin America from 2025 to 2031, reaching 550 million users from the current 106 million. Mobile data usage is expected to grow significantly, increasing from 7.9 exabytes per month in 2025 to 20 exabytes per month in 2031.
Factors Driving the Increase
- Mass adoption of smartphones
- Video streaming
- Cloud gaming
- AI-driven applications
Impact on Local Economies and Sectors
The deployment of 5G networks will boost local economies, with sectors like healthcare, education, and fintech already leading in technology integration.
Leading Countries in Latin America
Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina stand out in the region as leaders in digital demand and technological adoption.
6G Evolution
The standardization process for 6G is underway, with initial launches expected between 2030-2031.
Potential Applications of 6G
- Digital twins
- Autonomous mobility
- AI-native networks
Global 6G Subscription Projections
The report projects 180 million 6G subscriptions globally by 2031.
Transformative Power of AI, Cloud, and Mobile Devices
The combination of artificial intelligence, cloud services, and mobile devices, enhanced by 5G (and soon 6G), is revolutionizing real-time personalization.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Ericsson Mobility Report? It’s a monthly report by Ericsson that analyzes global mobile industry trends, including 5G subscriptions and data usage.
- Why is Latin America’s 5G growth significant? The projected 32% increase in subscriptions from 2025 to 2031 indicates a substantial regional transformation driven by mobile data usage growth.
- Which countries are leading in Latin America? Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina are at the forefront of digital demand and technological adoption in the region.
- What does the 6G future hold? With initial launches expected between 2030-2031, 6G is projected to enable new applications like digital twins, autonomous mobility, and AI-native networks.
- How will 5G and 6G impact our lives? The convergence of AI, cloud services, and mobile devices, powered by 5G and soon 6G, is transforming personalization experiences in real-time.
