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India Targets One Billion 5G Users By 2030 Says Scindia At IMC 2026
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News18•08-10-2026, 11:00
India Targets One Billion 5G Users By 2030 Says Scindia At IMC 2026
- •Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that India aims to double its 5G user base from the current 550 million to one billion by 2030.
- •Speaking at the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress 2026, Scindia highlighted that 5G has become the fastest-adopted technology globally in the country.
- •India has resolved to lead the world in 6G technology, contrasting with past deployment when it lagged behind in 4G.
- •The Bharat 6G Alliance currently involves 90 institutions and has established 7,700 patents, including 4,400 international patents.
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India aims to increase its 5G user base from the current 550 million to one billion customers by the year 2030.
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that India aims to lead the world in 6G. The Bharat 6G Alliance, involving 90 institutions, has established 7,700 patents, of which 4,400 are international.
The announcement was made by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia during the inauguration of the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026.
