Indians consuming 37 GB mobile data per month
A new report from Ericsson indicates that average monthly mobile data consumption in India has reached 37 GB per user. The report also forecasts that 5G subscriptions will reach 1.1 billion by 2031 as users migrate from 4G.
Why it matters
The rapid growth in data usage and 5G adoption underscores India's digital transformation and the increasing demand for high-speed connectivity.
Indians are consuming 37 GB data per smartphone per month which is expected to go up to 70 GB in next five years, noted the June’s 2026 Ericsson Mobility Report.
The article presents industry data and projections from a report without editorializing.
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