Nokia launches MEA Mobile Broadband Index confirming 5G drives digital transformation

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Nokia has announced the results of its new research report, a Nokia MEA Mobile Broadband Index, which provides an overview of the MEA region’s mobile broadband landscape. The report highlights the growth of 5G in the Middle East and Africa region (MEA) as well as its impact on digital transformation. It confirms that Middle East is far ahead of Africa in terms of 5G adoption, while many operators in Africa are still developing their business models around 4G. Voice traffic still relies on 2G and 3G networks in many parts of the region. 5G is forecast to increase steadily and will contribute to the growth of the mobile broadband subscriber base, which is expected to grow with a CAGR of 6% in MEA. According to the report, 4G networks in MEA account for 79% of overall data traffic today, and by 2027, 4G and 5G will together account for 90% of data traffic. In the same year, 4G subscribers will reach 1,214 million (53% of total subscribers) whereas 5G adoption is estimated to reach 380 million subscribers (17% of total). Yearly ARPU is estimated to increase at USD$3.4 (€3.13) in 2027, and total data traffic […]

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