* The global online survey was conducted with 5,844 respondents in 6 countries. Sample sizes were as follows: United States (n=1,002), China (n=1,010), United Kingdom (n=1,000), France (n=1,006), Germany (n=1,002), and Finland (n=824).
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Type of cellular data service preferred for next 5G smartphone worldwide 2017
This statistic shows the survey results to the question about which type of 5G cellular data service smartphone owners worldwide would prefer for their next 5G-enabled smartphone. During the survey, 49 percent of respondents said that they would prefer an unlimited data plan.
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Qualcomm. (September 1, 2017). Assuming your next smartphone would be 5G enabled, please indicate which type of cellular data service you prefer for your next smartphone? [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/867946/type-of-cellular-data-service-plan-preferred-for-5g-smartphone-worldwide/
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