Jordan’s telecommunications sector recorded steady growth in the third quarter of 2025, with mobile subscriptions increasing to 8.48 million, up from 8.26 million in the same period last year, according to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC). The rise represents a 2.6 percent year-on-year increase, reflecting sustained demand for mobile and digital services.
Internet subscriptions also expanded, reaching 824,300 compared to 799,700 a year earlier, while mobile broadband subscriptions stood at 8.48 million, split between 65 percent prepaid and 35 percent post-paid users. Voice and data bundles accounted for 80 percent of subscriptions, underscoring the shift toward integrated digital usage.
Mobile broadband data consumption climbed sharply to 767.5 million gigabytes, a 17.6 percent increase year-on-year. Mobile penetration reached 71.4 percent of the total population and 110 percent among residents aged over 15. The quarter also saw strong momentum in 5G adoption, with subscriptions rising to 287,000, a 19.1 percent increase from the previous quarter and more than four times higher than Q3 2024 levels.
Fixed broadband subscriptions grew to 824,300, with fibre connections accounting for 77 percent of the total. Fixed broadband data usage reached 1.5 billion gigabytes, while average monthly usage per subscription increased to 625 gigabytes. In contrast, fixed-line voice subscriptions and traffic continued to decline, reflecting changing consumer preferences.
Industry experts said the figures highlight a structural shift toward digital services, with rising data usage placing pressure on operators to continue investing in network capacity and quality. The rapid growth of 5G subscriptions was also cited as a signal of growing confidence in advanced connectivity and its potential to support innovation across sectors such as fintech and healthcare.
