India has 5th lowest mobile data prices in the world. Check Pak, Sri Lanka rates
2 years, 4 months ago

India has 5th lowest mobile data prices in the world. Check Pak, Sri Lanka rates

Hindustan Times  

India has the fifth lowest Internet data rates in the world, the latest Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing 2022 list revealed. The report claims that Israel, Italy, San Marino, Fiji, and India are the top five cheapest countries to pay for mobile data. The five most expensive countries in terms of the average approximate cost of 1GB of mobile data are Saint Helena, the Falkland Islands, São Tomé and Príncipe, Tokelau and Yemen, the report revealed. It adds, “Sub-Saharan Africa is the second-most expensive region in the world for mobile data generally, while island nations also tend to be among the most expensive”.

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Robust digital infrastructure set to bring gigabit connectivity to over 100 million Indians by 2030
7 months, 1 week ago

Robust digital infrastructure set to bring gigabit connectivity to over 100 million Indians by 2030

India TV News  

As India continues to build a robust and resilient core digital infrastructure, the nation can achieve gigabit connectivity to all households or at least 100-110 million households by 2030, industry experts stated. Furthermore, fixed broadband subscriptions in India are at a mere 2.85 per 100 people, and almost one-fourth of the global average. "With fixed broadband data usage reaching 10-20 …

India surpasses Japan and UK in global mobile speed ranking
1 year, 2 months ago

India surpasses Japan and UK in global mobile speed ranking

Live Mint  

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Slow 5G adoption in India due to limited coverage and affordable handset availability
1 year, 5 months ago

Slow 5G adoption in India due to limited coverage and affordable handset availability

India TV News  

According to a recent report by Counterpoint Research, the mass adoption of 5G in India is being hindered by patchy network coverage and the lack of affordable 5G handsets. Furthermore, the report highlighted the lack of awareness about the use cases of 5G and the limited availability of 5G handsets priced below Rs 10,000. Counterpoint's data revealed that 5G smartphone …

India set to achieve 700 million 5G mobile subscriptions by 2028: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

India set to achieve 700 million 5G mobile subscriptions by 2028: Report

India TV News  

A recent report from Ericsson has revealed that the number of 5G mobile subscriptions in India reached approximately 10 million by the end of 2022. The study estimates that this figure will skyrocket to around 700 million by the end of 2028, constituting roughly 57% of all mobile subscriptions in the country. The report forecasts a compound annual growth rate …

Mobile data in India is the third cheapest in the world. You will be SHOCKED to know where it is costliest
1 year, 7 months ago

Mobile data in India is the third cheapest in the world. You will be SHOCKED to know where it is costliest

Firstpost  

India has some of the cheapest mobile data plans in the world, with 1GB of mobile data costing about $0.04 or about Rs.13. The 10 countries with the cheapest mobile data rates are Israel: $0.04 Italy: $0.12 India: $0.17 France: $0.23 Uruguay: $0.27 Bangladesh: $0.32 Pakistan: $0.36 Turkey: $0.39 China: $0.41 Denmark: $0.43 Mobile data rates vary significantly across different …

Here’s how much data Indians consume in a month on average
1 year, 10 months ago

Here’s how much data Indians consume in a month on average

The Hindu  

Nokia, on Thursday, in its annual Mobile Broadband Index report shared that mobile data traffic in India has risen 3.2 times over the last five years. “This phenomenal rise in data consumption in India is driven by videos,” said Amit Marwah, Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Nokia India, in an exclusive chat with The Hindu after the report …

Rising Mobile Data Prices A Concern: Indian Govt
1 year, 10 months ago

Rising Mobile Data Prices A Concern: Indian Govt

News 18  

New Delhi: Rising prices of data and devices are a concern for the rapid proliferation of digitisation, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday. The comments have come against the backdrop of a recent hike of about 57 per cent in the minimum monthly recharge plan by the country's second-largest telco Bharti Airtel. Bharti Airtel …

India’s mobile downloading speed increases while broadband dips
1 year, 11 months ago

India’s mobile downloading speed increases while broadband dips

The Hindu  

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Year in Review | What happened with 5G in India in 2022
1 year, 11 months ago

Year in Review | What happened with 5G in India in 2022

The Hindu  

As 2022 draws to a close, we look at how 5G technology fared in India through some significant milestones. The auctioning of 5G spectrum bands also caused an outcry, as the Union Cabinet said earlier in the year that it was setting aside a quota of the airwaves for private captive networks, which are generally used by enterprises. The Cellular …

From smart ambulances to metaverse, how 5G technology may impact your life
2 years, 4 months ago

From smart ambulances to metaverse, how 5G technology may impact your life

Hindustan Times  

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Countries with the cheapest mobile data: Where does India stand?
2 years, 4 months ago

Countries with the cheapest mobile data: Where does India stand?

Firstpost  

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5G to account for 39% of India’s subscriptions by 2027: Ericsson
2 years, 6 months ago

5G to account for 39% of India’s subscriptions by 2027: Ericsson

The Hindu  

The number of subscriptions to India’s 5G services, which are likely to be rolled out from later this year, is expected to reach about 500 million, or 39% of all mobile subscribers, by 2027, telecom equipment maker Ericsson said in a report on Tuesday. Noting that 4G was currently the dominant subscription type driving connectivity growth in India, Ericsson said …

India Improves Global Internet Speed Ranking, Faster Download Speeds Countries: Report
2 years, 6 months ago

India Improves Global Internet Speed Ranking, Faster Download Speeds Countries: Report

News 18  

India gained three spots in the global ranking on median mobile download speed, reaching 115th position with recording 14.28 Mbps in May which is slightly better than 14.19 Mbps speed in April, a new report showed on Monday. India also improved its global ranking for overall fixed median download speeds, from 76th in April to 75th in May, according to …

Here's How 5G Rollout Will Boost Mobile Gaming in India
2 years, 11 months ago

Here's How 5G Rollout Will Boost Mobile Gaming in India

News 18  

With cutting-edge technologies now available in smartphones, the mobile gaming industry is among the fastest booming segments in India. As the Indian gaming market is poised to hit $3.9 billion by 2025, over 40 per cent of hardcore mobile gamers are paying for their games with an average spend of Rs 230 per month. “Advent of 5G in India will …

India's Mobile Internet and Fixed Broadband Speeds Improved in August 2021: Ookla
3 years, 3 months ago

India's Mobile Internet and Fixed Broadband Speeds Improved in August 2021: Ookla

News 18  

India’s fixed broadband download speed continued to grow in August 2021, and the average speed touched 62.45Mbps, global internet speeds tracker Ookla announced. However, the 62.45Mbps fixed broadband download speed is still way below August 2021’s 110.24Mbps global download speed. Pakistan did better than India in the mobile internet list by registering 19.79Mbps average download speed in August 2021 – …

India retains its position globally on the broadband speed front in January 2021, Ookla reveals
3 years, 10 months ago

India retains its position globally on the broadband speed front in January 2021, Ookla reveals

India Today  

India retained its position globally in January 2021 where broadband speeds are concerned, according to data released by Ookla's Speedtest Global Index. India has Ookla's Speedtest Global Index has released information on mobile internet data speeds for January 2021 and India has fallen further to the 131st position from the 129th position in December 2020. According to data shared by …

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