Sub-Saharan Africa 5G Connections to Hit 370M by 2031
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Ericsson projects that 5G connections in Sub-Saharan Africa will grow from about 30 million today to 370 million by 2031. The report ties this growth to smartphone adoption, rising data usage, legacy network shutdowns, and ongoing investment in telecom infrastructure. It also highlights the need for programmable, high-performing networks to support AI, XR, and other uplink-heavy applications. The article suggests that operators will need stronger spectrum, policy support, and network expansion to close coverage gaps and meet demand.
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