Total number of mobile cellular subscriptions: 5.2 billion (2019)
This statistic shows the total number of mobile cellular subscriptions worldwide in 2019. According to the data, there were approximately 5.2 billion mobile cellular subscriptions worldwide in 2019. This figure has been steadily increasing since 2000, when there were only 1.4 billion mobile cellular subscriptions worldwide. The growth in
Mobile broadband is the marketing term for wireless Internet access via mobile (cell) networks. Access to the network can be made through a portable modem, wireless modem, or a tablet/smartphone or other mobile device. The first wireless Internet access became available in 1991 as part of the second generation (2G) of mobile phone technology. Higher speeds became available in 2001 and 2006 as part of the third (3G) and fourth (4G) generations. In 2011, 90% of the world's population lived in areas with 2G coverage, while 45% lived in areas with 2G and 3G coverage. Mobile broadband uses the spectrum of 225 MHz to 3700 MHz.