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Nokia reported that in 2025, the average Indian mobile user consumed more than 31 GB of data per month, reflecting a steady 18% annual growth over the last five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This upward trend has largely been fueled by the increasing use of data-heavy services, including artificial intelligence-based applications, 4K video streaming, and cloud gaming platforms.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

India\u2019s Data Usage Surges Past 31 GB\/Month, Driven by AI, Streaming, and Gaming: Nokia Report<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, India\u2019s monthly 5G data usage saw a sharp rise, growing by 70% year-on-year to reach 12.9 exabytes in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, 5G alone now contributes close to 47% of the country\u2019s total mobile broadband traffic, highlighting its rapid integration into everyday usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In broader terms, total mobile data traffic in India surpassed 27 exabytes per month in 2025, supported by wider 5G network availability and the increasing affordability of compatible smartphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, metro cities continue to dominate 5G adoption, where the technology accounts for about 58% of total mobile data usage, though expansion is now accelerating across Category A, B, and C circles as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking at device trends, the number of active 4G devices reached 892 million in 2025, with more than 383 million of these already capable of supporting 5G networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 90% of Smartphones Shipped in 2025 Were 5G-Ready, Signaling Market Shift<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, over 90% of smartphones shipped during the year were 5G-enabled, indicating a clear shift in the market toward next-generation connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going forward, the report estimates that India\u2019s 5G subscriber base could cross the 1 billion mark by 2031, signaling massive long-term growth potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, India currently holds the position of having the world\u2019s second-largest 5G subscriber base, along with the second-highest level of 5G data consumption globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commenting on these developments, Vibha Mehra stated, \u201cIndia\u2019s mobile broadband landscape is entering a new phase of evolution, driven by rapid 5G adoption and the growing influence of AI-led applications. As networks transform to support new usage patterns and intelligent services, Nokia remains committed to partnering with telcos to build scalable, high-performance and future-ready connectivity infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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