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60% of communications service providers (CSPs) in the Middle East and Africa are using 5G to further their digital transformation. Nokia's Mobile Broadband Index Report 2024 estimates that 5G subscribers will reach 519 million by 2029. 90% of all data traffic is expected to be transported over 5G networks in the GCC alone.According to Nokia’s Mobile Broadband Index Report 2024, 60% of communications service providers (CSPs) in the Middle East and Africa are using 5G to further their digital transformation.
5G adoption is expected to soar, marking a significant change in the region’s technological landscape, while 4G subscriptions are predicted to steady by 2027. The report also emphasises the region’s ongoing rapid adoption of 5G technology, estimating that 5G subscribers will reach 519 million by 2029 and that 5G will account for 48% of all data traffic.
With about 23% of all mobile subscribers in the MEA region anticipated to be 5G by 2029, 5G is playing a significant role in the region’s future connectivity environment. In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) subregion, where 90% of all mobile subscribers are anticipated to be 5G by 2029, this fast adoption is especially noticeable. Strong government backing for cutting-edge connectivity solutions and massive expenditures in 5G infrastructure are the main drivers of this expansion.
The emergence of 5G technology is changing the dynamics of data traffic in the area in addition to raising the number of subscriptions. In the MEA region, 5G and 4G networks are predicted to handle more than 90% of all data traffic by 2029. 90% of all data traffic is expected to be transported over 5G networks in the GCC alone. Additionally, 5G-powered fixed wireless access (FWA) is becoming more and more popular, rising from 11% in 2022 to 38% by 2029. The desire for reduced latency and higher Internet connections, especially in underserved or remote locations, is what is driving this spike in FWA use.
Mikko Lavanti, Senior Vice President for Mobile Networks, MEA at Nokia, said: “The adoption of 5G is increasingly important for countries across MEA to meet the rising demand for data services. This transition accelerates digital transformation while allowing CSPs to unlock new revenue opportunities. Nokia’s services empower CSPs to unlock the full potential of their networks, delivering advanced connectivity solutions that are critical for the region’s development.”
