5G to account for 15 percent of mobile connections by 2025

According to a report from GSMA released February 25, 5G is expected to account for 15 percent of global mobile connections by 2025.

The mass-increase is expected to be owed to the rising number of 5G network launches and compatible devices throughout the coming six years, with a further 16 markets worldwide set to switch on commercial 5G networks in 2019 alone.

It is calculated that mobile operators around the world are investing approximately $160 billion yearly on upgrading their networks, despite growing regulatory and competitive pressures.