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India's mobile data cost has become much cheaper in the last ten years. How people access and use the internet has also changed. 1 GB of data now costs around Rs. 7.87, while it was more than Rs. 300 in 2014.
This massive price drop has made the internet accessible, with the number of users in India going beyond 105 crore. Many people in villages and smaller towns are using the internet regularly.
Mobile phone users have also increased dramatically. India now has more than 127 crore mobile connections, compared to about 90 crore before. Cheap data and budget smartphones made it easy for people to stay connected.
Broadband growth in India has also been fast. Broadband connections increased from around 6 crore in 2014 to nearly 100 crore now. Faster internet has reached more homes and businesses across the country.
Telecom infrastructure in India has improved strongly during this time. 5G services are now available in almost all districts, covering about 99.6% of the country. The optical fibre network has also expanded to over 7.22 lakh kilometers, helping improve internet speed.
Lower data prices have helped people in rural areas the most. Many people now use the internet for studying, making payments, watching videos, and shopping online. This change has made daily life easier and opened new opportunities.
India has now become one of the top countries in internet usage. The country ranks second in the world in terms of internet users and telecom infrastructure. People are also using more data every month than before.
India’s digital economy is growing fast along with the internet boom. It reached Rs. 31.64 lakh crore in 2022 to 2023 and continues to expand. Experts expect this growth to continue in the coming years.
Electronics and mobile manufacturing have also grown. Mobile exports increased to Rs. 2.6 lakh crore from just Rs. 1,600 crore in 2014. The number of factories making mobile phones has crossed 300.
Aadhaar registrations have crossed 144 crore, helping people easily access many services. New semiconductor projects have also been approved, which can support future technology growth.
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