‘1 GB wireless data in India costs less than a cup of tea': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that one GB of wireless data in India costs less than a cup of tea, highlighting the country’s digital revolution.

Speaking at the inauguration of the India Mobile Congress, he said, "Our success in digital public infrastructure is a testament to how committed the government is to a digital-first mindset. This is the best time to invest, innovate, and make in India.”

PM Modi said India has the world's second-largest telecom market, the second-largest 5G market, the manpower, mobility and mindset to lead.

One GB of wireless data in India costs less than a cup of tea

The country recently launched its Made in India 4G Stack. With this, the country has joined the list of just five countries in the world that possess this capability, he said.

In terms of user data consumption, India is among the leading countries in the world.

"This means that digital connectivity in India is no longer a privilege or a luxury; it is an integral part of Indian life,” he added. 

Listing tremendous progress made by India in the digital space in the last decade, the Prime Minister said, "1 GB of wireless data in India is cheaper than the cost of one cup of tea." "The country that once struggled with 2G, today has 5G reaching almost every district," he remarked.

PM Modi had announced on August 15 that 2025 would be a year of big changes and big reforms.

"We are increasing the pace of reforms," he said.

The Prime Minister recalled how the idea of 'Make in India' was once frowned upon by sceptics who doubted India's ability to produce technologically advanced products.

However, the country now holds immense opportunities in the manufacturing of semiconductors, mobiles, and electronics.

PM Modi urged that mobile manufacturing and components such as chipsets, batteries, displays, and sensors must increasingly be developed within the country.

He further stressed that cybersecurity is being accorded equal priority in the country. Laws against cyber fraud have been made stricter, accountability has been increased, and grievance redressal mechanisms have been improved.

"India leads with a mindset focused on expanding industry and investment," he said.

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