5G on track to become fastest adopted network technology ever

Cheaper phones, better communication and the emergence of IoT is pushing 5G into more markets. (Image credit: Shutterstock.com / Who Is Danny) On its current trajectory, 5G is set to become the fastest adopted network technology ever, according to a new report from Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson.à‚ By the end of 2026, Ericsson expects at least 60 percent of the population to benefit from 5G coverage, with 3.5 billion active subscriptions by that time. Compared to the speed at which 4G was adopted, the company believes 5G will achieve the one billion subscriptions milestone two years faster. Consumers will play…