For several years, Ericsson has been conducting measurements and collecting data in a large number of networks around the world. As we move towards the Networked Society, this data has become more important than ever in helping all stakeholders prepare for and shape an all-connected world.
If further evidence were needed of the development of mobile broadband, it is provided in the first interim update for Ericsson's Traffic and Market Data Report. The Interim Traffic and Market Data Report cover growth in subscriptions, voice traffic and mobile data with data. This interim report is the first update. Ericsson expects to release the next full edition of the report during the second half of Q2, 2012.
Global mobile penetration reached 85percent in Q4 2011 and mobile subscriptions now total around 6 billion. However, the actual number of subscribers is about 4.1 billion, since many subscribers have several subscriptions. This is equal to around 60 percent of the world's population.
India and China accounted for approximately 35 percent of the estimated ~180 million net additions during Q4 2011. For India, this figure continues to be lower than Q1 and Q2 due to operators' increasing focus on active subscribers.
These measurements have been performed by Ericsson over several years using a large base of live networks that together cover all regions of the world. They form a representative base for calculating world total traffic in mobile networks.
