5G subscriptions in India to grow to 980 million by 2030: Ericsson report

NEW DELHI: India’s fifth-generation (5G) subscriptions are expected to grow from 290 million at the end of last year to 980 million by 2030, accounting for 75% of all mobile users by then, according to Ericsson.

While 4G remains the dominant subscription type with a 53% share as of end-2024, compared to 5G’s 24%, it is forecast to decline from 620 million to 230 million in 2030 as subscribers migrate to latest networks, said the Swedish gear maker in its June 2025 edition of the Mobility Report released on Tuesday.