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India's 5G Data Consumption Surges

Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported Mar 31, 2026 · Last updated Mar 31, 2026

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The report from Nokia indicates a significant growth in India's digital economy, driven by rapid 5G adoption and increasing data consumption. This trend is positive for telecommunication companies and technology providers operating in India, suggesting increased demand for infrastructure and services.

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Event Summary

Nokia released its 13th annual Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) report, revealing that India's average monthly mobile data consumption per user reached over 31 GB in 2025, an 18% compound annual growth rate over five years. Pan-India monthly 5G data traffic surged 70% year-on-year, contributing nearly 47% of the country's overall mobile broadband traffic. India now holds the world's second-largest 5G subscriber base and second-highest 5G data consumption. The report projects India's 5G subscriber base to exceed 1 billion by 2031, driven by affordable 5G smartphones and data-intensive applications like AI and 4K video streaming. Vibha Mehra of Nokia emphasized the company's commitment to partnering with telcos to build scalable connectivity infrastructure in India.

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Vibha Mehra
Vibha Mehra, Country Manager Designate for India at Nokia, commented on India's evolving mobile broadband landscape and Nokia's commitment to building future-ready connectivity infrastructure.
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