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India Leads 5G Growth with FWA Expansion and Global Data Usage Record: Ericsson Mobility Report
- 5G adoption in India is rapidly growing, with a focus on Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) expanding to meet rising data demand and provide broadband access in rural areas.
- India leads in data usage per smartphone, averaging 32 GB per month and projected to increase to 62 GB by 2030.
- India had 290 million 5G subscriptions by the end of 2024, expected to reach 980 million by 2030, covering 75% of mobile users.
- 5G mid-band networks in India covered 95% of the population by the end of 2024, driven by data demand and expanding 5G FWA deployments.
- Globally, 5G FWA is projected to reach 6.3 billion subscriptions by the end of 2030, playing a crucial role in expanding broadband access.
- 5G networks carried 35% of global mobile traffic by the end of 2024, expected to exceed 80% by 2030.
- Europe lags behind North America and India in 5G mid-band coverage, with potential monetization opportunities for CSPs through 5G Standalone and 5G Advanced services.
- Ericsson emphasizes the importance of deploying 5G Standalone networks and building mid-band sites to drive new business growth opportunities.
- 5G subscriptions globally are forecasted to reach 2.9 billion by the end of 2025 and 6.3 billion by the end of 2030, while mobile data traffic is expected to double by 2030.
- The global Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) market is growing, with 80% of CSPs offering FWA services and an increase in speed-based tariff plans.
- Ericsson's June 2025 Mobility Report highlights the rapid 5G adoption in India, driven by population coverage, data consumption, and FWA deployments.
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