Ericsson Mobility Report June 2025 Forecast Methodology

This document is a technical report detailing the forecast methodology used in the Ericsson Mobility Report for June 2025. It outlines the process by which Ericsson generates forecasts to support internal decision-making and market communications, with a forecast time frame of six years that is updated annually. The report establishes a baseline for subscription and traffic forecasts using historical data from various sources, including internal data from customer networks. Future developments are estimated based on macroeconomic trends, user trends, market maturity, and technological advances. The report also discusses the definitions and classifications of mobile subscriptions, mobile network traffic measurements, and population coverage estimations. Additionally, it highlights the differences between subscriptions and subscribers, noting that many subscribers may hold multiple subscriptions. The document concludes with a disclaimer regarding the theoretical dependencies and assumptions underlying the content, as well as the potential for changes to the document's contents.