Forecast: Data and Voice Mobile Broadband Subscriptions in Italy

From 2013 to 2023, data and voice mobile broadband subscriptions in Italy saw steady growth, rising from 49.55 to 87.54 subscriptions per hundred persons. The year-on-year variation was significant initially, peaking in 2014 at 23.74%, but it has slowed down to 2.48% by 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) decreased from 18.14% in 2015 to 2.4% by 2023, indicating a maturing market.

Looking forward, the forecasted CAGR for the next five years up to 2028 is 1.25%, with an overall growth rate of 6.43%. This slower growth suggests that the market will continue to mature, reaching saturation.

Future trends to watch for:

  • Increased adoption of 5G technology
  • Expansion of IoT services driving mobile broadband demand
  • Possible market saturation leading to consolidation activities