India's 5G subscriptions are projected to cross 1.1 billion by the end of 2031, accounting for 81 per cent subscription penetration, according to a report by Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson. At the end of 2025, 5G subscriptions reached 430 million and accounted for 35 per cent of total mobile subscriptions, the Ericsson Mobility report said. India also continues to lead globally in mobile data consumption per smartphone -- the average monthly usage already at 37 GB is expected to nearly double to 70 GB by 2031.