Rising 5G adoption driving rapid digital transformation across MEA

Playing a critical role in future connectivity towards digital transformation, 5G adoption in Middle East and Africa (MEA) expected to reach one in four subscriptions by 2029. While 4G subscriptions are projected to stabilise by 2027, 5G adoption is anticipated to surge dramatically, signifying a pivotal shift in the region's technological landscape, with Nokia research showing that 60% of communications service provider (CSPs) in the MEA region are adopting 5G to enhance their digital transformation.