**Executive Summary**
This press release by the Ministry of Communications, dated February 11, 2026, highlights India's achievements and future goals in the digital communication sector. It emphasizes India's rapid 5G rollout, its vision to lead the world in 6G technology, and its efforts to expand rural Wi-Fi connectivity. The document sets a target to equip 1 billion citizens with 5G connectivity by 2030.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **5G Expansion:**
* India has rolled out 5G at the fastest pace globally.
* 5G services have launched in 99.9% of districts within 22 months.
* Telecom service providers have invested approximately ₹4 lakh crore.
* Over 5 lakh BTS (Base Transceiver Stations) are installed nationwide.
* 400 million citizens are currently benefiting from 5G, expected to reach 1 billion by 2030.
* **6G Vision:**
* India aims to lead the world in 6G technology.
* **Rural Wi-Fi Expansion:**
* Expansion of Wi-Fi networks is creating a new revolution in rural India.
* Maharashtra ranks high in Wi-Fi hotspot deployments.
* **Broadband Connectivity:**
* Broadband connections have increased from 60 million to 1 billion in the last decade.
* The government aims to strengthen and deepen digital infrastructure by 2030.
**Impact Analysis**
**Telecom Service Providers**
* **Impact**
* Continuing to invest in and deploy 5G infrastructure and services.
* **Action Required**
* Continue to expand 5G coverage and capacity.
**Citizens of India**
* **Impact**
* Access to improved digital connectivity through 5G and Wi-Fi networks, enhancing education, healthcare, and livelihoods.
* **Action Required**
* Utilize and benefit from the expanding digital infrastructure.
**Department of Telecommunications (DoT)**
* **Impact**
* Responsible for achieving the goal of equipping 1 billion citizens with 5G connectivity by 2030 and leading the world in 6G technology.
* **Action Required**
* Further strengthen and deepen the digital infrastructure by 2030
* Follow the DoT handles for more information.
Key Entities Referenced
5G: Next generation mobile network technology, the rollout and expansion of which is discussed in the context of India.
6G: Next generation mobile network technology that the Indian government is aiming to lead in.
Jyotiraditya M. Scindia: Union Minister for Communications
Ministry of Communications: The government ministry responsible for telecommunications policy.
Maharashtra: Mentioned as a top state in the country in terms of Wi-Fi hotspot deployments.
Ministry of Communications
India Will Lead the World in 6G: Union
Communications Minister Shri Jyotiraditya
Scindia
Under PM Shri Modi’s Leadership, 1 Billion Citizens to be
Equipped with 5G Connectivity by 2030: Shri Scindia
5G Reached 99.9% of Districts in 22 Months; Digital India’s
Pace Becomes a Global Benchmark
Posted On: 11 FEB 2026 5:59PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya
M. Scindia, while responding to questions in the Lok Sabha today, highlighted India’s rapidly
transforming digital landscape and future roadmap. He stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi, India is no longer a follower of technology but has emerged as a global digital leader.
He emphasized that the communications revolution is no longer confined to metropolitan cities but is
reaching villages across the country, reshaping citizens’ lives, education, healthcare, and livelihoods.
Rapid Expansion of 5G and Visionary Push for 6G
Union Minister Shri Scindia informed that India has rolled out 5G at the fastest pace in the world. Within
just 22 months, 5G services have been launched in 99.9% of the country’s districts, setting a global
benchmark. Telecom service providers have invested nearly ₹4 lakh crore for this expansion, with over 5
lakh BTS (Base Transceiver Stations) installed nationwide.
Currently, 400 million citizens are benefiting from 5G services, and this number is expected to rise to 1
billion by 2030. Outlining India’s forward-looking vision, he stated, “India followed the world in 4G,
marched with the world in 5G, and will lead the world in 6G.”
Rural Wi-Fi Expansion and Maharashtra’s Achievement
Highlighting efforts to extend digital connectivity to the last mile, Union Minister Shri Scindia said the
expansion of Wi-Fi networks is ushering in a new revolution in rural India. He noted that Maharashtra
ranks amongst the top states in the country in terms of Wi-Fi hotspots deployments.
He further underlined that broadband connectivity in India has surged from 60 million connections a
decade ago to 1 billion today. By 2030, the government aims to further strengthen and deepen this digital
infrastructure.Fastest 5G subscribers growth 🇮🇳
Today- 40 crore
2030- 100 crore pic.twitter.com/brXSgW5fhf
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) February 11, 2026
(LS-STARRED QUESTION NO. 162; 11-02-2026)
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