Mobile services: worldwide forecast 2024–2029
28 May 2025 | Research
Stefano Porto Bonacci | Vania Rolón
Forecast report | PPTX and PDF (25 slides) | Mobile Services
"Mobile service revenue worldwide will grow at a modest, below-inflation rate between 2024 and 2029. "
Mobile network operators worldwide are finding it increasingly difficult to grow revenue because more customers have mobile plans with a large data allowance. They are looking for new ways to differentiate their connectivity offerings, and are exploring new data features and services.
This report provides a 5-year forecast for mobile services worldwide, including projections for:
- the number of mobile connections
- revenue
- traffic.
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Authors
Stefano Porto Bonacci
Principal Analyst
Vania Rolón
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