Mobile data traffic increased 300-fold over last decade

STOCKHOLM – Over the last decade, mobile data traffic increased nearly 300-fold, according to a special 10-year edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, which was released today. The Ericsson Mobility Report looks back at key trends and events from the last decade and reveals new forecasts, which look to 2027. According to the report, the increase in mobile data traffic “has been supported by an increased population coverage and multiple mobile generations running in parallel, adding the required traffic capacity.” The report also shows broadband Internet of Things (IoT) will represent 40% of cellular IoT connections by the end of...