Cellular IoT network connections worldwide 2022-2033

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Lionel Sujay Vailshery,
Nov 21, 2024

In 2024, the highest number of cellular IoT connections were 4G, with 1.1 billion just above 5G Machine Type Connectivity (mMTC). 2027 onwards, 5G mMTC is forecasted to dominate mobile IoT connections, reaching over 1.6 billion by 2027. The overall number of connections will amount to 7.4 billion connections in 2033. 

Cellular IoT network connections worldwide from 2022 to 2033

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September 2024

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2024

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*5G mMTC includes antecedent 4G technologies NB-IoT and LTE-M

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