By the end of 2023, 4G subscribers in the UK were estimated at around 35.5 million units. Forecasts indicate steady growth through 2028, with subscriber numbers climbing from 36.91 million in 2024 to 42.44 million in 2028. The year-on-year growth between 2024-2025 is approximately 3.8%, with consistent increases around 3.7% annually post-2025. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for these five years is projected at around 3.7%.
Future trends to watch include the potential market saturation as 5G gains traction, technological advancements, economic factors affecting consumer behaviors, and regulatory changes. These could significantly impact subscriber growth patterns beyond 2028.
