In 2023 alone, users devoured a staggering 17.4 exabytes per month, marking a notable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26 per cent over the past five years," the report elucidated.

In a remarkable development, India's mobile phone manufacturing sector has witnessed an extraordinary surge, with its value jumping 21-fold to Rs 4.1 lakh crore over the past decade.

The collaboration between Nokia and IISc will be based at Nokia's newly inaugurated 6G Lab in Bengaluru, marking a significant milestone in India's journey towards embracing next-generation communication technologies. The research will focus on three pivotal areas: 6G radio technologies, 6G architecture, and the integration of machine learning into the 6G air interface.