{"id":3030,"date":"2026-06-11T10:57:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T10:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/?page_id=3030"},"modified":"2026-06-11T10:57:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T10:57:30","slug":"europe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/europe\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mobile Economy Europe\u00a02026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-main-page-hero hero_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light hero_container\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7d7d7f\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3032\" alt=\"A woman with curly hair wearing a tan trench coat and a light polo neck smiles whilst holding a mobile phone outdoors. Sunlight highlights her face and hair, and a blurred urban background can be seen behind her.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ME-Europe-web-banner.png\" style=\"object-position:29% 27%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"29% 27%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ME-Europe-web-banner.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ME-Europe-web-banner-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ME-Europe-web-banner-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ME-Europe-web-banner-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading hero_title\" id=\"h-the-mobile-economy-europe-nbsp-2026\">The Mobile Economy Europe&nbsp;2026<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"hero_sub-title wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button hero_button-main mb-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Mobile-Economy-Europe-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View report<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Mobile-Economy-Ireland-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Irish EU Presidency infographic<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero_group_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns gsma-block_updates_slider_container has-gsma-black-color has-gsma-light-grey-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-block-number number-block_container\" style=\"font-size:60px\"><div class=\"number-prepend\"><\/div><div class=\"number js-odometer odometer odometer-auto-theme\" data-odovalue=\"88\" data-odostart=\"0\"><\/div><div class=\"number-append\">%<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">of mobile connections in Europe will be 5G by 2030<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-block-number number-block_container\" style=\"font-size:60px\"><div class=\"number-prepend\">\u20ac<\/div><div class=\"number js-odometer odometer odometer-auto-theme\" data-odovalue=\"1.1\" data-odostart=\"0\"><\/div><div class=\"number-append\">TN<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">in economic value added to Europe\u2019s economy in 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-block-number number-block_container\" style=\"font-size:60px\"><div class=\"number-prepend\"><\/div><div class=\"number js-odometer odometer odometer-auto-theme\" data-odovalue=\"82\" data-odostart=\"0\"><\/div><div class=\"number-append\">%<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">of people in Europe connected to mobile internet in 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uncover-key-trends-in-europe-s-connectivity-industry\"><strong>Uncover<\/strong> key trends in Europe&#8217;s connectivity industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2025, mobile technologies and services contributed \u20ac1.1 trillion in economic value to Europe&#8217;s economy. As the uptake of digital technologies like 5G, AI and IoT continues, this contribution will grow to \u20ac1.6 trillion by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Europe is making steady progress on 5G rollouts, with adoption set to reach 88% by the end of the decade. Operators are also emerging as key players in the region&#8217;s sovereign technology ambitions, highlighted by growing investments in AI factories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Europe looks to boost competitiveness and strengthen resilience, the quality of its digital infrastructure will be critical. Unlocking the industry&#8217;s full potential will depend on the region&#8217;s ability to create the right conditions for long-term investment and innovation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mobile Economy Europe explores the key trends and data shaping the region&#8217;s mobile industry, including 5G momentum, investment, AI, security and resilience, and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-regional-reports\">Regional reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-navigation-tiles navigation-tiles_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns navigation-tiles_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center nav-tiles_column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading nav-tiles_heading\" id=\"h-asia-pacifc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/asiapacific\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asia Pacifc<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column nav-tiles_column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading nav-tiles_heading\" id=\"h-china\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">China <\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column nav-tiles_column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading nav-tiles_heading\" id=\"h-global\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Global<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column nav-tiles_column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading nav-tiles_heading\" id=\"h-latin-america\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/latam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Latin America <\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-navigation-tiles navigation-tiles_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns navigation-tiles_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center nav-tiles_column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading nav-tiles_heading\" id=\"h-middle-east-amp-north-africa\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/mena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Middle East &amp; North Africa <\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column nav-tiles_column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading nav-tiles_heading\" id=\"h-north-america\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/northamerica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> North America <\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column nav-tiles_column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading nav-tiles_heading\" id=\"h-eurasia\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/eurasia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eurasia <\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column nav-tiles_column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading nav-tiles_heading\" id=\"h-sub-saharan-africa\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Sub-Saharan Africa <\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-download-previous-reports\">Download previous reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-report-carousel report-carousel_block gsma-load-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Report carousel\"><div class=\"report-carousel_prev-button\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\"><\/div><div class=\"report-carousel_container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group report-carousel_thumbnail gsma-load-hidden\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full report-carousel_thumbnail_img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ME-Europe-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mobile-Economy-Europe-2018.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of a report titled \u201cThe Mobile Economy Europe 2018\u201d with a blue abstract wavy design, GSMA logo in the top left corner, and white bold text across the lower half. Copyright information appears at the bottom.\" class=\"wp-image-3100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mobile-Economy-Europe-2018.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mobile-Economy-Europe-2018-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button report-carousel_thumbnail_link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ME-Europe-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2018<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group report-carousel_thumbnail\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full report-carousel_thumbnail_img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ME-Europe-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mobile-Economy-Europe-2021.jpg\" alt=\"A person holds a mobile phone showing a video call with three people: a young man, an older woman, and an older man. The background has a blue gradient with dotted patterns. Text reads: \u201cThe Mobile Economy Europe 2021.\u201d GSMA logo appears in the top left.\" class=\"wp-image-3099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mobile-Economy-Europe-2021.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mobile-Economy-Europe-2021-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button report-carousel_thumbnail_link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ME-Europe-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2021<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group report-carousel_thumbnail\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full report-carousel_thumbnail_img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ME-Europe-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mobile-Economy-Europe-2022.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling older woman with curly grey hair and glasses talks on a mobile phone outdoors. She wears a navy blazer. The cover features the GSMA logo and reads: &quot;The Mobile Economy Europe 2022&quot; over a blue abstract design.\" class=\"wp-image-3098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mobile-Economy-Europe-2022.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mobile-Economy-Europe-2022-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button report-carousel_thumbnail_link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ME-Europe-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2022<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group report-carousel_thumbnail\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full report-carousel_thumbnail_img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GSMA-Mobile-Economy-Europe-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GSMA-Mobile-Economy-Europe-2023.jpg\" alt=\"Two people, a woman with blonde hair and a man with a beard and cap, stand outdoors smiling at a mobile phone together. The woman holds the phone while the man points at the screen. Text reads: \u201cThe Mobile Economy Europe 2023.\u201d.\" class=\"wp-image-3093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GSMA-Mobile-Economy-Europe-2023.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GSMA-Mobile-Economy-Europe-2023-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button report-carousel_thumbnail_link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GSMA-Mobile-Economy-Europe-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2023<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group report-carousel_thumbnail\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full report-carousel_thumbnail_img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Mobile-Economy-Europe-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Mobile-Economy-Europe-2025.jpg\" alt=\"Two smiling people in winter coats and hats look at a mobile phone together outside. The text over the image reads: &quot;The Mobile Economy Europe 2025.&quot; The GSMA logo appears in the top left corner. The background is softly blurred.\" class=\"wp-image-3089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Mobile-Economy-Europe-2025.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Mobile-Economy-Europe-2025-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button report-carousel_thumbnail_link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Mobile-Economy-Europe-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2025<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"report-carousel_next-button\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next slide\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {\n.hero_container {\nbackground-image: url(https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ME-Europe-mobile-banner-1.png);\n    background-repeat: no-repeat;\n    background-size: contain;\n}\n.hero_container img {\ndisplay: none;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uncover key trends in Europe&#8217;s connectivity industry In 2025, mobile technologies and services contributed \u20ac1.1 trillion in economic value to Europe&#8217;s economy. As the uptake of digital technologies like 5G, AI and IoT continues, this contribution will grow to \u20ac1.6 trillion by 2030. 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