Around 8.4 billion mobile subscriptions are estimated by the end of 2022, and this figure is projected to increase to around 9.2 billion by the end of 2028. During this time, the share of mobile broadband subscriptions will increase from 85 to 93 percent, while the number of unique mobile subscribers is projected to grow from 6.1 to 6.8 billion.

Subscriptions associated with smartphones continue to rise. At the end of 2022, 6.6 billion smartphone subscriptions are estimated, accounting for about 79 percent of all mobile phone subscriptions. This is forecast to reach 7.8 billion in 2028, accounting for around 84 percent of all mobile subscriptions.

The FWA connection forecast has been increased in anticipation of strong growth of 19 percent annually through 2028, reflecting accelerated FWA plans in India.