This, according to the 2026 Ericsson Mobility Report. Whether this will include South Africa, which has previously pioneered telecoms globally, but has waned in recent broadband generations, remains to be seen. Image sourced from the 2026 Ericsson Mobility Report. The first commercial 6G services are anticipated to appear around 2030, varying between regions and countries,” noted Ericsson. You can download (PDF) and read the 2026 Ericsson Mobility Report for yourself here.