What Led to India's Broadband Subscriber Base Reaching 989.58 Million?
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Synopsis
India's broadband subscriber base has surged to 989.58 million as of August 2025, marking a growth of 0.50% since July. This increase underscores the robust expansion of internet connectivity across the country, driven by significant gains in fixed wireless broadband subscriptions. Explore the trends and implications of this growth in the telecommunications landscape.
Key Takeaways
- Broadband subscribers in India reached 989.58 million.
- Reliance Jio leads the market with 501.31 million subscribers.
- Fixed wireless broadband saw a 29.69% growth month-on-month.
- Tele-density increased to 86.09% in the last quarter.
- Significant growth in mobile broadband services was observed.
New Delhi, Oct 6 (NationPress) The overall count of broadband subscribers in India rose from 984.69 million at the close of July 2025 to 989.58 million by the end of August, demonstrating a monthly growth rate of 0.50 percent, as revealed by government statistics on Monday.
When broken down by segment, the fixed wireless broadband subscribers (encompassing 5G, Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, etc.) experienced a remarkable 29.69 percent month-on-month (MoM) increase, climbing to 11.40 million from 8.79 million in July. Conversely, the count of fixed wire access subscribers fell by 3.13 percent, dropping to 44.07 million compared to 45.49 million the previous month.
In addition, the mobile wireless access users registered a slight increase, growing to 934.11 million from 930.41 million by July 31.
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd continues to lead as the premier broadband (both wired and wireless) service provider, boasting a subscriber base of 501.31 million. Other prominent players include Bharti Airtel (309.22 million), Vodafone Idea (127.48 million), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (34.31 million), and Atria Convergence Technologies (2.35 million).
Earlier reports indicated that India's broadband subscriber count increased to 984.69 million by the end of July, up from 979.71 million at the conclusion of June.
Mobile broadband services led the growth with 930.41 million users, followed by fixed wired broadband at 45.49 million and fixed wireless broadband at 8.79 million.
In July, mobile broadband saw a growth of 0.39 percent, wired broadband 1.80 percent, and fixed wireless broadband led with a surge of 7.09 percent.
As of June 30, 2025, India surpassed 1 billion internet users, marking a 3.48 percent increase since March, reaching 1,002.85 million. This expansion was largely driven by the growth of broadband.
Out of these users, 4.47 crore had wired internet connections, while 95.81 crore utilized wireless connections, according to a report from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
As per an official announcement, this surge raised the overall tele-density to 86.09 percent, up from 85.04 percent in the previous quarter.
Demographically, the report indicated approximately 57.94 crore internet users in urban areas and 42.33 crore in rural regions.
Point of View
We recognize that the surge in India's broadband subscriber base reflects not just statistics but a significant shift in digital accessibility and connectivity. This growth emphasizes the crucial role of the telecommunications sector in enhancing communication and fostering economic development across the country. As we observe these changes, it is essential to ensure that this expansion benefits all demographics, bridging the digital divide.
NationPress
06/10/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current number of broadband subscribers in India?
As of August 2025, India has a total of 989.58 million broadband subscribers.
Which broadband provider leads in subscriber count?
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd holds the top position with 501.31 million subscribers.
What was the growth rate of broadband subscribers in August?
The broadband subscriber base grew by 0.50 percent month-on-month in August.
How has the fixed wireless broadband segment performed?
Fixed wireless broadband subscribers saw a remarkable growth of 29.69 percent in August.
What is the overall tele-density in India?
The overall tele-density in India has increased to 86.09 percent.
