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Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says, 'India’s broadband base rises from 60 million to 1 billion in a decade'
Updated On: 08 October, 2026 01:00 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said India’s broadband subscriber base has grown from around 60 million to 1 billion over the past decade. Speaking at India Mobile Congress 2026, he said India aims to lead in 6G and become a global technology standards setter

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia (File pic)
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said that India has expanded its broadband subscriber base from around 60 million to 1 billion in the last decade. Scindia also noted that India in the coming days will lead in 6G. He further described the growth as a major transformation of the country's digital landscape.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, while addressing the 10th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 in New Delhi, said, “India now offers among the world's cheapest mobile data, with the cost of 1 GB standing at around Rs 8,” as per IANS.


