New Delhi, March 20 -- India's 5G data traffic surged threefold in 2024, reaching 7.6 exabytes (EB) per month, according to Nokia's latest Mobile Broadband Index (MBIT) report.

The rapid growth highlights the increasing adoption of 5G, driven by widespread network expansion, better connectivity, and a rise in 5G-compatible devices.

The report shows that Category B and C telecom circles led the growth, with 5G data usage rising by 3.4 times and 3.2 times, respectively. In metro areas, 5G now accounts for 43 per cent of total mobile data traffic, up from 20 per cent in 2023, while 4G usage is on the decline.

India's average monthly data consumption per user reached 27.5 GB in 2024, reflecting a 19.5 per cent compound annual growth rate (...