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Sep 18, 2026
Ericsson sees AI agents reshaping mobile network demand
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Ericsson ConsumerLab released research indicating that 38% of smartphone users anticipate using agentic AI by 2030, up from 4% today. The study surveyed over 43,000 users in 27 markets, representing roughly 1.7 billion global smartphone owners. It projects daily AI interactions for two‑thirds of users and a rise in multimodal AI use, especially in Australia, from 6% to 23%. A 10% segment of “AI super users” is expected to grow to 30% and generate 80% of AI traffic, potentially shifting network load to background processes. The report stresses the need for rapid response times and heightened security for AI agents.
💡 Why It Matters
- · The projected surge in AI‑driven background traffic signals a fundamental shift in mobile data patterns, compelling carriers to rethink infrastructure and latency priorities.
