This biannual update presents a wide-ranging summary of the mobile cellular ecosystem. The presentation discusses subscription and mobile data traffic forecasts, highlighting the main driving forces behind the growth. The Mobile Networks Biannual Update includes several key characteristics of the upcoming 5G era: spectrum auctions, commitments, trials, forecasts about 5G capable devices, mobile data traffic and subscriptions. This presentation also provides forecasts for LPWA networks, mobile operator revenues, macrocells, femtocells, and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) until 2023. The report highlights regional differences, incentives, and trends for the worldwide mobile cellular market by technology and region. The presentation also includes a summary of disruptive threats, opportunities, and guidance for Mobile Service Providers (MSP), vendors, and vertical industries.