The number of LTE/4G mobile subscriptions worldwide was forecasted to peak in 2022 at around **** billion subscriptions. The number of subscriptions in North America has been declining since 2020, with newer 5G technology replacing 4G subscriptions.
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Ericsson. (November 30, 2025). Number of mobile 4G/LTE subscriptions worldwide by region from 2012 to 2031 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/521572/4g-5g-mobile-subscriptions-worldwide/
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