Ericsson’s June 2026 Mobility Report records 22% year-on-year growth in mobile and fixed wireless access network data traffic in Q1 2026. Global 5G subscriptions reached 3.1 billion.
Traffic patterns are changing
Uplink traffic grew faster than downlink at 43 of the 55 operators measured by Ericsson. Coverage planning must account for where demand appears and how people use the network.
SensorCane’s perspective
We see a stronger case for continuously checking antenna orientation and adapting existing infrastructure. OCRA’s measurement and remote adjustment capabilities address that operational need. This connection is our editorial interpretation of the report, which does not evaluate OCRA.