Ericsson Mobility Report: India’s 5G subscriptions to reach 1.1 billion by 2031
More than 1.1 billion 5G subscriptions are expected in India by the end of 2031, reaching 81 percent subscription penetration. 5G adoption in India continues to grow rapidly, driven by the availability of affordable 5G-enabled smartphones and devices, expanded network coverage across almost all districts, and the increasing rollout of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services. These findings are highlighted in the June 2026 edition of the Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Mobility Report (EMR).
The June 2026 report covers the same period (2025-2031) as the November 2025 edition, with updated statistics and forecasts.
5G subscriptions reached 430 million at the end of 2025, accounting for 35 percent of total mobile subscriptions. While 4G remains the dominant technology at 46 percent, subscriptions are forecast to decline from around 570 million in 2025 to nearly 160 million by 2031, as users migrate to 5G.
The country also continues to lead globally in mobile...
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