Ericsson: Global 5G User Base Surpasses 3 Billion as AI Reshapes Mobile Networks

Ericsson has unveiled the latest edition of its Mobility Report at its Mobility Trends Forum, revealing that global 5G subscriptions surpassed 3.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026. The report also highlighted the continued expansion of 5G Standalone (SA) networks, commercial network slicing services, and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of mobile communications and the evolution toward 6G. According to the report, global 5G subscriptions increased by 162