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Updated in March 2026, this report presents the latest forecasts and views on the evolution of the IoT market, the key changes between the new and previous forecasts, and forecasts up to 2035. The global IoT market will reach 40.8 billion connections by 2030 and 52.9 billion by 2035. Enterprise applications are the primary growth driver, expanding from 65% of total connections in 2030 to 69% by 2035, led by smart buildings, manufacturing, and utilities.

The global IoT market will reach 40.8 billion connections by 2030, growing at 8% CAGR during 2023-2030, and is forecast to expand further to 52.9 billion connections by 2035 at a moderated CAGR of 5% during 2030–2035. Enterprise IoT will drive the market, with the share of enterprise IoT connections expanding from 65% in 2030 to 69% by 2035, led by smart buildings (15% CAGR to 2030), smart manufacturing (12%) and smart utilities (10%). The forecast includes annual connections data through to 2035, with regional and vertical breakdowns.

This quarterly review of global 5G developments provides a concise, tracker-style deliverable, presenting key metrics and forecasts in an easy-to-access and engaging way. GSMA Intelligence has aggregated the latest data on 5G connections and adoption, as well as information on network trials/launches and spectrum assignments.

This quarterly review of global 5G developments provides a concise, tracker-style deliverable, presenting key metrics and forecasts in an easy-to-access and engaging way. GSMA Intelligence has aggregated the latest data on 5G connections and adoption, as well as information on network trials/launches and spectrum assignments.

This quarterly review of global 5G developments provides a concise, tracker-style deliverable, presenting key metrics and forecasts in an easy-to-access and engaging way. GSMA Intelligence has aggregated the latest data on 5G connections and adoption, as well as information on network trials/launches and spectrum assignments.

The global IoT market will reach $2 trillion in revenues by 2030, but what are the drivers shaping revenue growth and the recommendations for IoT companies looking to capitalise on the opportunity ahead?

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This quarterly review of global 5G developments provides a concise, tracker-style deliverable, presenting key metrics and forecasts. GSMA Intelligence has aggregated the latest data on 5G connections and adoption, as well as information on network trials/launches and spectrum assignments.

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This quarterly review of global 5G developments provides a concise, tracker-style deliverable, presenting key metrics and forecasts in an easy-to-access and engaging way. GSMA Intelligence has aggregated the latest data on 5G connections, adoption and coverage, as well as information on network trials/launches and spectrum assignments.

Updated in December 2024, the IoT connections forecast presents connections data to 2030. The global IoT market will reach 38.7 billion connections by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8% during 2023-2030. Having surpassed consumer connections in 2022, the number of enterprise connections is forecast to double, accounting for 63% of total IoT connections by 2030.

Updated in December 2024, this report presents the latest forecasts and views on the evolution of the IoT market, and the key changes between the new and previous forecasts. The global IoT market will continue to show solid growth with connections reaching 38.7 billion by 2030.

GSMA Intelligence has aggregated the latest data on 5G connections, adoption and coverage, as well as information on network trials/launches and spectrum assignments.

This quarterly review of global 5G developments provides a concise, tracker-style deliverable, presenting key metrics and forecasts in an easy-to-access and engaging way.

As momentum for 5G FWA accelerates, this data annex offers historical and forecast data for 70 countries, at country and operator levels, covering the period from the end of 2018 to the end of 2030.

Mobile data traffic has experienced massive growth globally, driven by increasing smartphone adoption, rising data usage and the proliferation of high-bandwidth applications such as video streaming and gaming. Operators must invest heavily in network upgrades, while ensuring monetisation strategies keep pace with increasing demands and competitive pressures.

This quarterly review of global 5G developments provides a concise, tracker-style deliverable, presenting key metrics and forecasts in an easy-to-access and engaging way.

This quarterly review of global 5G developments provides a concise, tracker-style deliverable, presenting key metrics and forecasts in an easy-to-access and engaging way. GSMA Intelligence has aggregated the latest data on 5G connections, adoption and coverage, as well as information on network trials/launches and spectrum assignments.