The number of global cellular Internet of Things (IoT) connections is expected to surpass **** billion by 2031, with the majority of these set to be 4G or 5G connections.
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Ericsson. (June 1, 2026). Total number of cellular Internet of Things (IoT) connections worldwide from 2016 to 2031, by segment and technology (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/1402927/cellular-iot-connections-worldwide/
Ericsson. "Total number of cellular Internet of Things (IoT) connections worldwide from 2016 to 2031, by segment and technology (in millions)." Chart. June 1, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 15, 2026. /statistics/1402927/cellular-iot-connections-worldwide/
Ericsson. (2026). Total number of cellular Internet of Things (IoT) connections worldwide from 2016 to 2031, by segment and technology (in millions). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 15, 2026. /statistics/1402927/cellular-iot-connections-worldwide/
Ericsson. "Total Number of Cellular Internet of Things (Iot) Connections Worldwide from 2016 to 2031, by Segment and Technology (in Millions)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 1 Jun 2026, /statistics/1402927/cellular-iot-connections-worldwide/
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Total number of cellular Internet of Things (IoT) connections worldwide from 2016 to 2031, by segment and technology (in millions) [Graph], Ericsson, June 1, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1402927/cellular-iot-connections-worldwide/
