7 May 2026
India ranks 1st in 5G subscriber growth globally
UPSC
Banking
Science
Economy
Summary
GSMA Intelligence report: India is the world's fastest-growing 5G market with over 290 million 5G subscriptions, surpassing the US for the second consecutive year.
Why it matters
UPSC GS-3 (S&T), Banking. PLI scheme for telecom, BharatNet, digital divide. Compare with EU and East Asia 5G rollout.