Network issue: India still lags US and China in 5G rollout, shows data

India’s journey with 5G still has a long way to go. The country ranked 33 out of 39 in the 5G Connectivity Index for the second quarter of 2024, released by GSMA Intelligence. However, in areas like 5G revenue growth, data affordability, and video quality, India ranks among the best in the world.

The index, created by GSMA — the global apex body for telecommunications (telecom) associations and a partner at the India Mobile Congress being held from October 15 in Delhi — will see companies showcase their 5G use cases.