Mobile data traffic in Europe is forecast to almost triple over the next five years, chiefly boosted by 4G migration in Central and Eastern Europe and increasing improvements in 5G coverage and capacity, according to new research by the GSMA.
The organization’s annual European Mobile Economy Report indicates that 5G subscribers, in particular, are interested in adding high-bandwidth services and content to their mobile contracts, as demand for high quality gaming, extended reality and video content grows. The GSMA highlighted that these demands will require continued investment in Europe’s mobile networks by operators, who are already expected to spend over EUR 198 billion ($215.8 billion) on upgrading their networks by 2030.
