Average monthly data consumption per user surged to 27.5 gigabytes in 2024

Current Context: The report is titled Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT), released by Nokia on March 20, 2025. 

• It highlights India's average monthly data consumption per user reaching 27.5 GB in 2024, driven by the rapid adoption of 5G networks and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA).

Key findings include:

• 5G Traffic Surge: 5G data traffic tripled in 2024 and is projected to surpass 4G traffic by Q1 2026.
• Device Ecosystem: Active 5G devices doubled year-on-year to reach 271 million in 2024.
• Regional Growth: Category B and C circles led the growth, with 5G data consumption increasing by 3.4 times and 3.2 times, respectively.

Question:

Q.1 How many active 5G devices were recorded in India by the end of 2024, as per the Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) 2025 report?
a) 150 million
b) 200 million
c) 271 million
d) 350 million

Answer: c) The number of active 5G devices in India doubled year-on-year, reaching 271 million in 2024.