Core Insights - The deployment of 5G Standalone (5G SA) networks has significantly increased the number of communications service providers (CSPs) offering differentiated connectivity models, particularly through network slicing [1][2][4] Group 1: 5G Standalone Deployment - More than 90 CSPs have launched or soft-launched 5G SA networks, marking an increase of approximately 30 CSPs from the previous year and 20 from the June 2025 report [2] - 118 cases of network slicing have been identified across 56 CSPs, with 65 of these cases moving into commercial services [2][3] - In 2025, 21 out of the 65 commercial offerings were launched, indicating a strong trend towards commercial deployment [3] Group 2: Future Projections - The November 2025 Ericsson Mobility Report forecasts that global 6G subscriptions will reach 180 million by the end of 2031, with significant early uptake expected in leading markets [5][6] - Enhanced mobile broadband is projected to exceed 6.4 billion 5G subscriptions by the end of 2031, accounting for about two-thirds of all mobile subscriptions [6][9] - By the end of 2025, 5G subscriptions are expected to surpass 2.9 billion, representing about one-third of all current mobile subscriptions, with a year-on-year increase of 600 million [7] Group 3: Data Traffic and Connectivity - Mobile network data traffic grew by 20% from Q3 2024 to Q3 2025, driven primarily by growth in mainland China and India, with an annual average growth forecast of 16% through 2031 [8] - By the end of 2025, 5G networks are expected to manage 43% of all mobile data, up from 34% the previous year, with a forecast increase to 83% by 2031 [10] - Approximately 1.4 billion people are expected to access Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) broadband by the end of 2031, with 90% of this access via 5G [10]