Outlook Business Desk
India is expected to have 970 million 5G subscriptions by 2030, making up 74% of all mobile subscriptions. By 2024, the country is projected to reach 270 million 5G subscriptions, which will account for 23% of the region's total
Global mobile data traffic is projected to increase by 200% between 2024 and 2030. By 2030, 5G is expected to make up 80% of worldwide mobile data traffic, up from 34% in 2024. Additionally, there will be an estimated 6.3 billion 5G subscriptions globally by 2030, with 60% of them being 5G Standalone (SA)
5G Standalone (SA) and 5G Advanced will be key in shaping the future networks of Communication Service Providers (CSPs), with an emphasis on value-driven services rather than solely on data volume. The rise of Generative AI is anticipated to boost video consumption and uplink demand, impacting future mobile traffic patterns
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is expanding quickly and is projected to make up 80% of global FWA connections on 5G by 2030. The percentage of Communication Service Providers (CSPs) offering FWA with speed-based pricing plans has increased from 30% to 43% within a year
India's mid-band 5G rollout is advancing quickly, with coverage anticipated to reach 95% of the population by the end of 2024
By 2027, 5G subscriptions are projected to surpass 4G globally. The deployment of 6G networks is expected to start in 2030, building upon the foundations laid by 5G
India, currently, has the highest average monthly smartphone data usage at 32GB, a figure expected to increase to 66GB by 2030