Telco Magazine October 2025 | Page 12

By the end of 2025, global 5G mobile subscriptions are expected to reach 3.2 billion, driven by expanded network coverage and increased access to compatible devices
By 2027, global social media users are expected to reach approximately 6 billion, driven by the growing availability of mobile internet access in developing regions and the rise of video-led platforms
Annual mobile app downloads are forecast to exceed 290 billion in 2025 across major app stores, driven by strong demand in sectors like fintech and m-commerce

STATIST

PREDICTIONS OF THE MOBIL

3.2bn

By the end of 2025, global 5G mobile subscriptions are expected to reach 3.2 billion, driven by expanded network coverage and increased access to compatible devices

Source: Ericsson Mobility Report

6bn

By 2027, global social media users are expected to reach approximately 6 billion, driven by the growing availability of mobile internet access in developing regions and the rise of video-led platforms

Source: Statista

290bn

Annual mobile app downloads are forecast to exceed 290 billion in 2025 across major app stores, driven by strong demand in sectors like fintech and m-commerce

Source: Tekrevol
12 October 2025