Ericsson – Mobility Report, Nov 2023

The Ericsson Mobility Report for November 2023 highlights the continued strong adoption of 5G, with approximately 600 million new subscriptions added globally during the year. This demonstrates that the demand for high-performance connectivity remains resilient despite ongoing economic challenges and geopolitical unrest in certain markets. While most networks deployed so far are 5G non-standalone, there is a growing number of communications service providers implementing 5G standalone (SA), which offers greater possibilities for supporting new and more demanding use cases for consumers and enterprises. Over 40 service providers have already deployed or launched 5G SA in public networks. However, the deployment of 5G is still not complete, and further densification of 5G mid-band sites is necessary to provide a full 5G experience. By the end of 2023, it is estimated that 5G mid-band will be deployed in around 30 percent of existing 4G sites worldwide. The report specifically focuses on the large-scale deployment of mid-band 5G SA in India, where the service provider aims to capture the new business opportunities offered by 5G. The ongoing surge in data traffic continues to drive demand for mobile networks, particularly indoors where people spend most of their time. Therefore, there is a growing need to extend 5G mid-band coverage indoors to ensure a comprehensive 5G experience. The report also explores how demand for indoor connectivity is driving the need for enhanced network performance. In industries such as manufacturing, wireless connectivity is becoming crucial for production-line output, and 5G enables the agility required to support rapid changes and resource reallocation in modern factories. The Ericsson Mobility Report delivers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of 5G and aims to provide engaging information to its readers.