GSMA Predicts India's Ascent as a Telecom Giant by 2030
GSMA Highlights India's Telecom Transformation
NEW DELHI: GSMA, the London-based GSM Association, reports that India is rapidly advancing towards becoming one of the top telecom superpowers globally, fueled by its substantial 5G user base.
5G Deployment and Economic Growth
India has the third-largest user base of 5G technology, with the government actively supporting digital transformation efforts. Major telecom operators like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have successfully launched their commercial 5G services, while Vodafone Idea is poised to follow suit.
Infrastructure Development
- Cumulative installation of 4.48 lakh base stations
- 3.03 lakh fiberized stations
- 49% population expected to utilize 5G by 2030
Innovation and Market Potential
GSMA predicts that with significant advancements in licensed cellular Internet of Things (IoT), India’s market is set to double by 2030. Jio leads with over a million 5G cell sites enabling new application developments in gaming and secure services.
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