The total installed base of Internet of Things (IoT) connected devices worldwide is projected to amount to 30.9 billion units by 2025, a sharp jump from the 13.8 billion units that are expected in 2021.
IoT vs non-IoT
Examples of IoT connections include connected cars, smart home devices, and connected industrial equipment. In comparison, non-IoT connections include smartphones, laptops, and computers, with connections of these types of devices set to amount to just over 10 billion units by 2025 – three times fewer than IoT device connections. As a result, revenue from the global IoT market is set to grow considerably in the coming years.
5G and IoT
The development of faster and more reliable networks, especially with the extensive rollout of 5G, accelerates the pace with which IoT deployment occurs. Due to this development, many vehicles are becoming increasingly connected, a trend that is forecast to continue both in the commercial and consumer connected car markets.
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