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Global 5G Users will Exceed 1 billion in 2022

Jun 21, 2022 09:48

Source:SMM

Technology analyst company CCS Insight said in its latest global market forecast report that 5G mobile technology users will exceed 1 billion in 2022.

SHANGHAI, June 21 (SMM) - Technology analyst company CCS Insight said in its latest global market forecast report that 5G mobile technology users will exceed 1 billion in 2022. The popularity of 5G smartphones and 5G networks is accelerating against the backdrop of a slowing global macroeconomic development. The number of 5G network connections is expected to reach 1.2 billion by the end of 2022, nearly doubled from 2021. It is estimated that there will be 4 billion 5G mobile connections worldwide by 2026, accounting for 45%.

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