India's Data Consumption Set to Double by 2030, Driven by Massive 5G Expansion: Ericsson Mobility Report
India Leads Global Mobile Data Usage Per User India is poised to retain its global leadership in mobile data consumption per user, with data usage per smartphone projected to rise from 32 GB/month in 2024 to 62 GB/month by 2030 , according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report . This growth highlights India’s digital trajectory as the world’s most data-hungry mobile market. The current data consumption per user is already the highest globally. The expected doubling over the next six years underscores a transformative demand for high-speed connectivity, video streaming, gaming, and AI-powered applications in both urban and rural regions. 5G Subscriptions to Triple by 2030 India's 5G subscriber base , which stood at 290 million in December 2024 (around 24% of total mobile subscribers), is projected to surge to 980 million by 2030 —representing 75% of all mobile subscriptions in the country. This dramatic shift will see a corresponding decline in 4G subscriptions, from the ...