India's 5G subscriptions are projected to exceed 1.1 billion by 2031, achieving an impressive 81% penetration rate, as mobile data usage is set to nearly double.

India's 5G subscriber base is expected to surpass 1.1 billion by the end of 2031, representing an 81 per cent subscription penetration rate, according to the latest Ericsson…

Indians are consuming 37 GB data per smartphone per month which is expected to go up to 70 GB in next five years, noted the June’s 2026 Ericsson Mobility Report

India's 5G subscriptions are projected to exceed 1.1 billion by 2031, achieving an impressive 81% penetration rate, as mobile data usage is set to nearly double.

India's 5G subscriptions are projected to exceed 1.1 billion by 2031, driven by affordable devices and expanded network coverage.