India’s 5G subscriptions may reach 840 mn by 2029; Airtel has ongoing private 5G projects: Ericsson report

NEW DELHI: Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel’s intensive 5G network deployments coupled with widespread coverage and the availability of affordable fifth-generation (5G) services in India propelled 5G subscriptions in India to 119 million by the end of 2023, as per Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson.

5G subscriptions are expected to reach around 840 million by the end of 2029, accounting for 65% of mobile subscriptions in India, according to Ericsson’s June 2024 edition of the bi-annual ‘Mobility Report’ released on Wednesday.