Ericsson raises forecast for global 5G subscribers in 2020, almost 80% in China
(Telecompaper) There are signs of an acceleration in 5G roll-out, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report. The company estimates that by the end of this year, more than 1 billion people – or 15 percent of the world's population – will live in an area with 5G coverage. This is expected to reach 60 percent in 2026, when there will be an estimated 3.5 billion 5G users in the world.