The GSMA report predicts that by 2025, the average adoption of 5G across Europe will reach 44%A slower rollout of 5G technology in Europe compared to competitor markets is threatening the continent’s goals in terms of digital implementation, according to a new report by the GSMA.The 2022 Mobile Economy Report Europe shows that at the end of June 2022, 108 operators in 34 markets across Europe had launched commercial 5G services, with this technology reaching 6% of the mobile customer base.The report predicts that by 2025, the average adoption of 5G across Europe will reach 44%, with the U.K. and Germany expected to have the highest 5G adoption rates in Europe at 61% and 59% respectively.However, that rapid growth is outpaced by other world economies, with South Korea expected to reach a 5G penetration of 73% in the same time period, while Japan and the U.S. are expected to reach a 5G penetration of 68%.“On a relative basis, satisfaction with existing networks (largely 4G) is the top reason for consumers in Europe not intending to upgrade to 5G."