NEW DELHI: The number of fifth-generation or 5G mobile subscriptions in India has already crossed the 165 million mark today and is expected to reach the 860 million mark by the end of 2029, says Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson. said a senior executive. Thursday.
“This is faster growth than anywhere else. All of us and the world around us are excited about the capabilities of our networks and all the great things that 5G can do, and with 5G, India will leapfrog the next generation and become a digital Ludwig Lundgren, Vice President Cloud Software & Services and Head of Enterprise, South East Asia, Oceania and India Market Area, Ericsson.
He spoke at the 7th ETTelecom 5G | 6G Congress 2024 was held on Thursday.
Close to 400 attendees are expected to attend the mega telecom event in the capital, with as many as 40 speakers covering a wide range of topics including 5G, 5G Advanced, network transformation, device ecosystem and even next generation (6G). He plans to share his views on the field. of technology.
He said India has one of the highest average data usage per consumer, outperforming any other country or region on this parameter.
“This shows how India is a very healthy market. 5G is a platform for innovation and how can we leverage this platform to increase revenue in the form of 5G and make India a digital economy? Can we make that leap?” Lundgren said.
Ericsson considers network slicing to be an “attractive feature” of fifth-generation mobile network technology as it enables operators to drive strategic partnerships and take advantage of healthy ecosystems.
