2023-06-22 11:24:11
5G mobile subscriptions in India are expected to reach around 700 million by 2028, accounting for 57% of mobile subscriptions in the country, according to a report released on Wednesday.
Average data traffic per smartphone is expected to increase from 26 GB per month in 2022 to around 62 GB per month in 2028, according to the report Ericsson Mobility.
In addition, 4G subscriptions are expected to increase from 820 million in 2022 to 500 million by 2028, the report notes.
« Mobile networks continue to play a central role in promoting social and economic inclusion in the country. The strong digital infrastructure being established in India will help the country bridge the digital divide, create jobs, boost entrepreneurship and boost the economy“said Nitin Bansal, Ericsson network solutions manager for Southeast Asia, Oceania and India.
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The 5G network will notably enable companies to embark on the development of new segments such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence and virtual reality, the report notes.
Globally, 5G subscriptions continue to grow and are expected to reach 1.5 billion by the end of 2023.
« Global adoption of 5G technology surpassed one billion subscriptions, driving positive revenue growth for communications service providers in key 5G markets“, said Fredrik Jejdling, executive vice president and head of networks at Ericsson.
In India, the 5G market is dominated by the telecom giants of Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio or even Adani Networks, all in search of frequency rights which might decide the future of the digital age in a country which has the second highest number of smartphone users following China.
Long criticized for its delay in terms of the deployment of 5G in comparison in particular with China, its northern neighbor, India has recently worked hard to ensure wide coverage of the very high speed network.
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