India targets 1 bn 5G users by 2030, aims to lead world in 6G: Scindia
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India’s push to reach 1 billion 5G users and become a leader in 6G could reshape its digital economy and influence global telecom standards.
India’s Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced ambitious goals for the nation's telecommunications sector. He stated that the country currently supports 550 million 5G subscribers and intends to expand this network to reach one billion users by the year 2030. Furthermore, India is positioning itself to take a leading global role in the development of 6G technology. This strategic push is backed by the Bharat 6G Alliance, which now includes 90 participating institutions. The alliance has accumulated a total of 7,700 patents, with 4,400 of those recognized internationally, demonstrating significant progress in the country's technological infrastructure and research capabilities.
The Communications Ministry oversees India’s telecom policy; 5G is the current generation of mobile networks, while 6G is the next‑generation technology still in research, with alliances like the Bharat 6G Alliance coordinating patents and research across institutions.
- •Progress toward the 1 billion 5G user target as new subscriptions are reported
- •Announcements of government or industry initiatives to advance 6G research and standardisation
- •International partnerships or patent filings that could signal India’s role in shaping 6G standards