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PM Modi Opens India Mobile Congress as Data Prices Fall to Rs 8 per GB
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 11:33 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India Mobile Congress, announcing that mobile data rates have dropped to Rs 8 per gigabyte.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the India Mobile Congress, a flagship event that showcases the latest developments in the country's telecom and digital sectors. Speaking to a gathering of industry leaders, policymakers and technology firms, Modi highlighted the government's push for affordable connectivity.
During the ceremony, officials disclosed that the average cost of mobile data across major networks has fallen to Rs 8 per gigabyte, marking a significant reduction from previous rates. The decline is attributed to intensified competition, spectrum allocations and the rollout of 5G services.
The congress, which runs for several days, will feature exhibitions, panel discussions and product launches aimed at accelerating India's digital transformation. Stakeholders view the lower data pricing as a catalyst for greater internet adoption, especially in rural and underserved areas.
Modi reiterated the government's commitment to expanding broadband infrastructure and ensuring that affordable data fuels growth in education, e‑commerce and emerging technologies.
Analysts expect the new pricing trend to boost data consumption and support the government's goal of making India a global digital hub.
During the ceremony, officials disclosed that the average cost of mobile data across major networks has fallen to Rs 8 per gigabyte, marking a significant reduction from previous rates. The decline is attributed to intensified competition, spectrum allocations and the rollout of 5G services.
The congress, which runs for several days, will feature exhibitions, panel discussions and product launches aimed at accelerating India's digital transformation. Stakeholders view the lower data pricing as a catalyst for greater internet adoption, especially in rural and underserved areas.
Modi reiterated the government's commitment to expanding broadband infrastructure and ensuring that affordable data fuels growth in education, e‑commerce and emerging technologies.
Analysts expect the new pricing trend to boost data consumption and support the government's goal of making India a global digital hub.