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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India 5G subscriber base to reach 98 cr; mobile data consumption may fall to 62 GB by 2030: EMR
Ericsson projects substantial growth in India's 5G subscribers by 2030. The 5G user base may reach 98 crore, while 4G users may decline to 23 crore. India currently leads in data traffic per smartphone. Data consumption is also expected to increase. The expansion of 5G FWA is driven by the need for broadband, especially in rural areas. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads India's 5G subscriber base is estimated to grow by over three-fold to around 98 crore, and the number of 4G users is likely to decline by about 60 per cent to 23 crore by 2030, an updated report from Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson said on Ericsson Mobility Report had in November estimated that the 5G subscriber base will grow to 97 crore, accounting for 74 per cent of the total user base, and 4G subscribers will decline to 24 crore."By the end of 2024, 5G subscriptions in the country reached 290 million, representing 24 per cent of total mobile subscriptions. This figure is projected to climb to around 980 million by 2030, accounting for 75 per cent of all mobile subscriptions," the report Ericsson Mobility Report maintains that India leads the world with the highest data traffic of 32 GB per smartphone user in India in 2024, it has lowered the estimate of data consumption on mobile phones to 62 GB by 2030 compared to 66 GB it projected in the November 2024 report."Data traffic per smartphone user in India currently stands at 32 GB per month, the highest in the world and is projected to grow to 62 GB per month by 2030, further reinforcing the need for robust 5G infrastructure," the report 5G journey is scaling rapidly fuelled by surging data demand, extensive mid-band spectrum coverage, rapid 5G smartphone adoption, and large-scale 5G FWA deployments , it added."The strong need for accessible broadband, especially in rural and semi-urban regions, is driving service providers to expand their 5G FWA footprints at pace. The 5G mid-band spectrum available in India is well-suited to deliver both capacity and coverage, ensuring an enhanced user experience for Indian mobile subscribers," the report said.
TECHx
2 days ago
- Business
- TECHx
Ericsson Reports 5G and FWA Growth in Gulf Region
Home » Smart Sectors » Telecom » Ericsson Reports 5G and FWA Growth in Gulf Region Ericsson has revealed new insights into 5G and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) trends in the June 2025 edition of its Mobility Report. The company highlighted strong momentum in 5G adoption and FWA deployment across the Gulf region and globally. According to the report, global 5G subscriptions are expected to exceed 2.9 billion by the end of 2025. By 2030, 5G networks are projected to handle 80 percent of global mobile traffic. In the Gulf, 5G is forecast to represent 90 percent of all mobile subscriptions by 2030, reaching 86 million. Ericsson noted that demand for high-speed broadband alternatives and national smart city goals are driving strong FWA adoption. FWA is set to make up over 35 percent of new fixed broadband connections, growing to 350 million by the end of 2030. The report emphasized the role of 5G FWA in expanding broadband coverage in areas where wired infrastructure is not feasible. Ericsson also reported that 5G networks handled 35 percent of global mobile traffic by the end of 2024. This figure is expected to increase to more than 80 percent by 2030. In the Gulf, service providers are evolving from traditional telcos to digital service providers. This shift is being powered by technologies such as artificial intelligence, edge computing, cloud, and 5G. From 2024 to 2030, mobile subscriptions in GCC countries are projected to grow at an annual rate of 3 percent, reaching 95 million. By 2030, 5G will account for 90% of mobile subscriptions in the Gulf. FWA is helping close connectivity gaps and support smart city goals. Ericsson reported that CSPs are also exploring monetization opportunities through 5G Standalone (5G SA) and 5G Advanced. These enable new services based on quality and performance instead of just data volume. The report includes use cases for sectors such as gaming, live events, point-of-sale, VPNs, and media production. It also features a study on how Generative AI may impact mobile network traffic and a collaborative article with Sony. The article highlights how dynamic slicing and QoD APIs can enhance live media production over 5G. Petra Schirren, President of Ericsson Gulf at Ericsson Europe, Middle East and Africa, said the region is characterized by high 5G penetration and digital ambition. She noted that Gulf service providers are delivering customized experiences powered by advanced technologies like AI and FWA.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
BSNL forays into 5G fixed wireless service
New Delhi: State-owned telecom firm BSNL has forayed into 5G fixed wireless service to provide home broadband service with its launch in Hyderabad, the company said on Friday. At present, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have been providing 5G Fixed Wireless Service (FWA) by using their 5G spectrum. " Quantum 5G FWA demonstrates how Indian engineers can create world-class connectivity. It is the first SIM-less, 100 per cent home grown customised 5G FWA for BSNL. Today is only a soft launch - many more cities and feature upgrades will follow," BSNL Chairman and Managing Director A Robert J Ravi said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How Much Should You Pay A Cleaner To Clean Your Apartment in Vietnam? Cleaning | Search Ads Search Now Undo The service was launched on June 18. According to the details shared by BSNL, the company will expand the pilot project in Bengaluru, Pondicherry, Vishakhapatnam, Pune, Gwalior and Chandigarh by September 2025. Live Events The company is initially charging Rs 999 for a 100 megabit per second (mbps) plan and Rs 1,499 for a 300 mbps plan. Through 5G FWA, telecom operators install a modem outside the subscriber's premise and transmit signals from their nearest base station for wireless broadband service. The technology does not require optical fibre for connection.
Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Wireless Tele-density increases to 82.42% in Mar-25
Ministry of Communications stated in a latest update that the total number of Internet subscribers decreased from 970.16 million at the end of Dec-24 to 969.10 million at the end of Mar-25, registering a quarterly rate of decline 0.11%. Out of 969.10 million internet subscribers, number of Wired Internet subscribers are 41.41 million and number of Wireless Internet subscribers are 927.70 million. The Internet subscriber base is comprised of Broadband Internet subscriber base of 944.12 million and Narrowband Internet subscriber base of 24.98 million. The broadband Internet subscriber base decreased by 0.09% from 944.96 million at the end of Dec-24 to 944.12 million at the end of Mar-25. The narrowband Internet subscriber base decreased from 25.20 million at the end of Dec-24 to 24.98 million at the end of Mar-25. Wireline subscribers decreased from 39.27 million at the end of Dec-24 to 37.04 million at the end of Mar-25 with a quarterly rate of decline 5.67%. This decrease is due to the accounting of 5G FWA subscribers in wireless category. On Y-O-Y basis, wireline subscriptions increased by 9.62% at the end of QE Mar-25. Wireline Tele-density decreased from 2.79% at the end of Dec-24 to 2.62% at the end of Mar-25 with quarterly rate of decline 5.88%. Monthly Average Revenue per User (ARPU) for wireless service increased by 0.64%, from Rs.181.80 in QE Dec-24 to Rs.182.95 in QE Mar-25. On Y-O-Y basis, monthly ARPU for wireless service increased by 19.16% in this quarter. The ARPU per month for the pre-paid segment is Rs.182.53 and the ARPU per month for the post-paid segment is Rs.187.48 for Q.E. Mar-2025. On an all-India average, the overall MOU per month Increased by 1.64% from 1009 in Q.E. Dec 2024 to 1026 in Q.E. Mar 2025. Prepaid MOU per subscriber is 1074 and Postpaid MOU per subscriber per month is 514 in QE Mar-25. Gross Revenue (GR), Applicable Gross Revenue (ApGR) and Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) of Telecom Service Sector for the Q.E. Mar-25 has been Rs.98,250 Crore, Rs.92,618 crore and Rs.79,226 Crore respectively. GR increased by 1.93%, ApGR increased by 0.30% and AGR increased by 1.66% in Q.E. Mar-25, as compared to previous quarter. The Y-O-Y rate of growth in GR, ApGR and AGR in Q.E. Mar-25 over the same quarter in last year has been 11.74%, 10.33% and 12.44% respectively. Pass Through Charges decreased from Rs.14,410 Crore in QE Dec-24 to Rs.12,982 Crore in QE Mar-25 with quarterly rate of decline by 9.91%. The Y-O-Y rate of decline 3.71% has been recorded in pass-through charges for QE Mar-25. The License Fee increased from Rs.6,234 Crore for the QE Dec-24 to Rs.6,340 Crore for the QE Mar-25. The quarterly and the Y-O-Y rates of growth in license fees are 1.69% and 12.46% respectively in this quarter. The number of total telephone subscribers in India increased from 1,189.92 million at the end of Dec-24 to 1,200.80 million at the end of Mar-25, registering a rate of growth 0.91% over the previous quarter. This reflects Year-On-Year (Y-O-Y) rate of growth 0.13% over the same quarter of the last year. The overall Tele-density in India increased from 84.45% as in QE Dec-24 to 85.04% as in QE Mar-25. Telephone subscribers in Urban areas increased from 662.72 million at the end of Dec-24 to 666.11 million at the end of Mar-25 and Urban Tele-density also increased from 131.37% to 131.45% during the same period. Rural telephone subscribers increased from 527.20 million at the end of Dec-24 to 534.69 million at the end of Mar-25 and Rural Tele-density also increased from 58.29% to 59.06% during the same period. Out of the total subscription, the share of Rural subscription increased from 44.31% at the end of Dec-24 to 44.53% at the end of Mar-25. With a net addition of 13.10 million subscribers during the quarter, the total wireless (mobile+5G FWA) subscriber base increased from 1150.66 million (Mobile) at the end of Dec-24 to 1163.76 million (mobile+5G FWA) at the end of Mar-25, registering a rate of growth 1.14% over the previous quarter. On Y-O-Y basis, wireless (mobile+5G FWA) subscriptions decreased at the rate of 0.15% during the year. Wireless Tele-density increased from 81.67% (mobile) at the end of Dec-24 to 82.42% (mobile+5G FWA) at the end of Mar-25 with quarterly rate of growth of 0.92%. With a net addition of 6.33 million subscribers during the quarter, the wireless (mobile) subscriber base increased from 1150.66 million at the end of Dec-24 to 1156.99 million at the end of Mar-25, registering a rate of growth 0.55% over the previous quarter. On Y-O-Y basis, wireless (mobile) subscriptions decreased at the rate of 0.73% during the year. Wireless (mobile) Tele-density increased from 81.67% at the end of Dec-24 to 81.94% at the end of Mar-25 with quarterly rate of growth of 0.33%.
