Which broadband operator performed best in the nPerf FY26 report?

According to the FY26 nPerf report, BSNL outperformed Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel in upload speed performance among major fixed broadband providers in India.

nPerf is a French independent network testing and measurement company that evaluates internet performance based on user-generated tests and network measurements.

In which metric did BSNL outperform Jio and Airtel?

BSNL recorded the highest upload speed among the major fixed-line broadband operators covered in the FY26 nPerf report.

Did BSNL rank first in overall broadband performance?

No. While BSNL led in upload speed performance, other operators such as Jio and Airtel performed strongly across several other broadband performance categories measured by nPerf.

Why is upload speed important for broadband users?

Upload speed affects activities such as video conferencing, cloud backups, content creation, file sharing, remote work, and online collaboration. Faster upload speeds can improve the user experience for these applications.

BSNL Takes a Different Approach to Fixed Broadband Than Jio and Airtel

Highlights

BSNL outperformed Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel in upload speed performance during FY26.
The findings come from the latest broadband performance report released by nPerf.
BSNL emerged as the top-performing operator in one key fixed broadband metric.

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BSNL Takes a Different Approach to Fixed Broadband Than Jio and Airtel

BSNL is often associated with its ongoing 4G and 5G network expansion, but the state-run operator is also showing strength in another segment. According to the latest FY26 fixed broadband rankings from French network testing firm nPerf, BSNL outperformed Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel in one key metric, highlighting a different approach to fixed-line internet services and a segment where the company continues to remain competitive.

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Key Highlights

BSNL outperformed Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel in one key fixed broadband metric during FY26.
The findings are based on the latest FY26 report released by French network testing firm nPerf.
BSNL recorded the highest upload speed among major fixed-line broadband providers.
Jio and Airtel continued to lead in several overall broadband performance categories.
The report highlights BSNL's continued competitiveness in India's fixed broadband segment.

“BSNL tops India’s fixed-line barometer for 2025–2026 with an overall score of 89,174 nPoints, climbing from second place the previous year as part of a consistent upward trajectory observed across five consecutive years,” nPerf said in its earlier report.

Jio and Airtel scored 73,957 and 74,975 points, respectively in this segment. nPerf is a platform that tests the real-world quality of internet connections. In terms of market share, BSNL is third-ranked in the country. Jio is the first and Airtel is the second here.

Renaud Keradec, president of nPerf, said, “India’s fixed-line market is entering a new phase of maturity, with fiber infrastructure driving meaningful and sustained improvements in user experience across all operators.”