Other telco companies like Safaricom, Vodacom, Telkom and MTN have also made 5G services available in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and Nigeria. According to the 5G Americas data, there were 12 million active 5G subscriptions worldwide in 2019. This figure practically doubled last year, with the total 5G subscriptions reaching 1.05 billion. 5G Subscriptions Grow, but Regional Distribution is Still Very UnevenThe latest Ericsson Mobility survey showed that although 5G subscriptions continue surging, there are still substantial regional differences. Last year, there were 141 million 5G subscriptions in North America, or 13% of the world`s total.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 20, 2023 12:19 UTC