By 2030, one-third of all home internet connections could be wireless.

Wireless Takes Center Stage

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), or home mobile internet, is experiencing rapid growth. This technology provides fast, reliable internet without needing physical cable installation. Many users seek out 5G-powered FWA packages offering guaranteed speeds. Ericsson data shows eighty percent of surveyed providers now offer FWA. Speed-based packages are spreading fastest. Over fifty percent of providers offer speed-based FWA packages. This marks a twenty-seven point five percent increase in one year.

The Rise of 5G and Data Traffic

Five-G subscriptions will reach two point nine billion by the end of 2025. This represents one-third of global mobile subscriptions. That number could grow to six point three billion by 2030. Mobile data traffic increased by nineteen percent from early 2024 to 2025. While growth has slowed, absolute values continue to rise. Ericsson predicts global mobile data traffic will more than double by 2030. Five-G networks handled thirty-five percent of mobile data traffic in late 2024. This share could exceed eighty percent by 2030.

Central Europe’s Progress

European 5G mid-band network coverage reached fifty percent by late 2024. This aligns with the global average. However, it lags behind leading regions like North America (ninety percent) and India (ninety-five percent). Central and Eastern Europe face slower transitions. Delayed spectrum auctions contribute to this. Yet, 5G industrial use is growing in the region. This is especially true for automotive and tech developments. Five-G subscriptions in the region grew by seventy percent in 2024. They reached thirty-one million, still a low global figure. In Hungary, 4G dominates, accounting for eighty-five percent of subscriptions. This share is expected to decrease as 5G expands.

Erik Ekudden, (pictured) Ericsson’s CTO, highlights 5G as a foundation for a new innovation wave. He notes providers offer more value-added packages. Standalone networks and denser mid-band base stations are crucial for a breakthrough. The report also touches upon generative AI’s impact on mobile data traffic. Only high-bandwidth, widely adopted applications will significantly affect traffic. British Telecom’s “More than Network Development” 5G Standalone strategy is also featured. By March 2025, it reached twenty-eight million people in the UK. This demonstrates a focus on broader connectivity and service offerings.