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.

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

The number of 5G subscribers in India is expected to grow threefold to 970 million, accounting for 74 per cent of the total mobile customer base in the country by 2030, a report by telecom gear firm Ericsson said on Tuesday.

India has made large-scale mid-band deployments and is expected to reach around 95% population coverage by the end of 2024, as per the report.

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.