India's data consumption to double by 2030
India is on track to keep its title as the world's top mobile data user—averaging 32GB per person each month in 2024, and expected to hit a massive 62GB by 2030.
This growth is powered by more people using 5G, affordable smartphones, and everyone's love for streaming and digital services, from cities to villages.
Nearly a billion Indians will be on 5G by 2030
India's 5G rollout is moving fast, with nearly every district covered by early 2025.
By the end of this year alone, around 290 million people will be on the network.
Looking ahead to 2030, about 980 million are expected to subscribe to 5G mobile data services.
India's mobile data landscape will look very different in 2030
By 2030, three out of four mobile users in India will be on a 5G plan (that's roughly 980 million people), while the number of folks sticking with old-school 4G will drop sharply.
Global shift to faster networks
Worldwide, two-thirds of all mobile connections will be on 5G by decade's end.
Plus, smarter phones using AI are pushing demand for faster uploads and less lag—so India's speedy shift to better networks fits right in with what's happening everywhere else.