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Modi Cuts Mobile Data Costs 98% Amid 5G Boom

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced mobile data costs INR9.11 per GB, down 98% in 11 years.
India is the second-largest 5G market, with 5G in most districts.
In Hainan province in China, the digital trade ecosystem expands with new international submarine cables and subsidies, while livestreaming commerce reaches 3.47 million yuan in peak monthly sales.

History

Historical Context

The Indian government's 2012 reforms significantly reduced mobile data costs, dropping to INR9.11 per GB, largely due to Reliance Jio's entry in 2016, which gained over 400 million subscribers in three years. By 2023, India became the second-largest 5G market, reflecting a digital revolution that has spurred economic growth and transformed digital commerce across the nation.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced mobile data costs INR9.11 per GB, down 98% in 11 years.
India is the second-largest 5G market, with 5G in most districts.
In Hainan province in China, the digital trade ecosystem expands with new international submarine cables and subsidies, while livestreaming commerce reaches 3.47 million yuan in peak monthly sales.

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