Network traffic in India

The speaker discusses the increase in data traffic in India following the awarding of the 5G C-BAN license, resulting in a rapid uptake with initial speeds around 200-300 Mbps. However, over time, there has been a decrease in network speeds despite a significant increase in traffic volume. This trend is attributed to the rise in 5G mobile traffic from 0.01% to 13-14% in a year, leading to congestion issues due to the lack of a robust network backbone and sufficient fiber infrastructure, especially since the entry of GEO. Building a strong backbone is crucial for network performance in such scenarios.