The digital revolution is in full swing and Europe is about to experience a major shift in mobile data usage. The GSMA consists of more than 1,000 mobile operators and companies.
From the widespread adoption of 5G technology to the expansion of high-demand services such as high-definition gaming, augmented reality and video content, mobile data will triple by 2022, and we are moving forward according to new forecasts. This will be in 2028.
Mobile data usage in Europe will triple in less than five years
High demand for mobile data in Western Europe is set to trigger an unprecedented digital boom. GSMA predicts that mobile data traffic growth will increase from 20 GB per month last year, to an impressive 56 GB per month by 2028.
One of the main trends driving the growth of 5G is the proliferation of high-bandwidth services and content. High-definition gaming, augmented reality and next-generation video content will be available to 5G subscribers. These services and content require large amounts of data to operate, and 5G provides the ability to deliver them seamlessly.
Large technology companies can contribute to 5G deployment
Although the evolution to 5G holds much promise for the future, it is not without financial challenges. European operators, including giants like Orange, Telefonica and Telecom Italia, have been funding big tech companies like Google Alphabet, Meta, Netflix, Microsoft and Amazon to roll out 5G and broadband.
These operators argue that platforms and services represent a significant portion of Internet traffic. But waiting seems to be the only option, as it could take until 2025 for the European Commission to come up with rules for these companies to fund.
Mobile phones, the key to European economic growth
According to detailed analysis, the annual report of GSMA shows that the mobile sector in the year By 2022, adding 910 billion euros in value to the European economy, mobile technologies and services will generate 4.3% across Europe. But it’s not just a matter of numbers; The mobile ecosystem It has created 2.2 million direct and indirect jobs by 2022.
Mobile-driven productivity contributed €670 billion to the economy, with operators contributing €110 billion. In the year By 2030, this economic contribution is expected to reach 1 trillion euros, driven by the continued expansion of the ecosystem.
The future of mobile communication in Europe looks bright. So get ready, because mobile data usage will triple in less than five years, taking you into a digital world that’s faster, smarter and more connected than ever.
source | Reuters
