GSMA Predicts 2.4 Billion 6G Connections by 2035
GSMA forecasts that sixth-generation mobile technology (6G) will achieve approximately 2.4 billion connections worldwide by 2035. This projection indicates that operators will focus on expanding 5G coverage throughout the remainder of the 2020s, with 6G expected to build on existing technological advancements.
By the end of 2030, 6G is anticipated to have around 50 million connections, representing only 0.5% of global mobile connections. Adoption is expected to increase significantly thereafter, with projections of 1.3 billion connections by 2033 and 2.4 billion by 2035.
In Nigeria, the mobile market remains largely reliant on older technologies, with 4G accounting for 54.31% of subscribers as of July 2026, while 5G holds a 4.74% share. The International Telecommunication Union established the IMT-2030 framework for 6G in 2023, with draft technical performance requirements agreed upon in February 2026.
Early adoption of 6G is expected in advanced markets such as East Asia, North America, and parts of Europe.
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