By the end of 2024, 5G subscriptions in India are projected to surpass 270 million, representing 23 per cent of total mobile subscriptions in the region.

The November 2024 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report predicts that 5G mobile subscriptions will make up 60 percent of total subscriptions by 2030, reaching 500 million in Middle East and North Africa. The report includes case study from stc on ‘A multi-New Radio (NR) carrier strategy for best performance’.

Ericsson said that global 5G subscriptions are forecast to hit 6.3 billion by 2030, representing 67% of all mobile subscriptions

By 2030, 5G subscriptions will account for 74% of all mobile subscriptions in the country, the latest Ericsson Mobility Report said.

A recent report said the number of 5G subscribers in India is expected to grow threefold to 970 million, accounting for 74% of the total mobile customer base in the country by 2030.

One in six 5G users are willing to pay 20 per cent of their current monthly mobile spend for assured connectivity at event venues.

Despite 5G's rapid growth, 4G still leads with 54% of subscriptions but will drop sharply from 640 million in 2024 to 240 million by 2030 as 5G adoption accelerates

India's 5G user base will explode to 970 million by 2030. This will be 74% of all mobile users. Generative AI apps are fueling this growth. 5G users are willing to pay more for better service. Global 5G subscriptions will surpass 4G in 2027.