
Smartphone penetration as share of population in Australia 2017-2026
23.6 million smartphone users across the country. With the uprising of 5G networks, along with advancements in mobile technology, the way Australians use smartphones may change in the near future.
With a 2G network shutdown due across the country, Australian mobile owners will soon have to convert to smartphones to be able to use their mobile phones. Fortunately, smartphone penetration in the country is already high. In 2017, 81 percent of the Australian population used a smartphone and the share was estimated to reach around 87 percent by 2026. This represents just over