- People who work with mobile data systems have witnessed rapid expansion of data traffic through their systems. The company reported that Indian users now consume 31GB of data monthly during the month of March 2025. The average for 2024 reached 27.5GB while this period shows a clear growth pattern.
- Nokia presented its findings through the 13th edition of its Mobile Broadband Index report. The report confirmed monthly data usage reached 12.9 Exabytes (EB) during the year 2025. One Exabyte equals 1 billion gigabytes, which shows the large scale of data consumption.
Increase in 5G Data Usage
The report showed a sharp rise in 5G data consumption.
- 5G usage increased by 70% compared to 2024
- 5G now contributes 47% of total mobile broadband traffic
Mobile data consumption in India has increased at a rate of 18% every year during the past five years. The digital services market experiences continuous growth because more people need access to online content.
Key Drivers Behind Data Growth
Nokia identified several factors driving the increase in data consumption:
- Use of AI-based applications
- Growth in 4K video streaming
- Rising popularity of cloud gaming
The services require users to have fast internet connections together with the ability to download large amounts of data which results in increased total data usage.
The report confirmed that total data usage reached 27 Exabytes per month during the year 2025 which demonstrates ongoing growth.
India’s Position in Global 5G Adoption
India has become a major player in global 5G adoption.
- India holds the second largest 5G subscriber base in the entire world
- The country ranks second in global 5G data consumption
- The country ranks second in 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)
Wireless broadband solutions now account for more than 25% of total 5G data usage through Fixed Wireless Access technology.
Future Outlook for 5G in India
- Vibha Mehra stated that India is entering a new phase of mobile data usage. She added that Nokia will continue to support telecom operators with advanced infrastructure.
- Nokia also projected strong future growth. The company expects that the number of 5G subscribers in India will exceed 1 billion by 2031.
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