Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel added 5.43 million wireless subscribers—precisely 5,428,314—in December 2025, the highest among all telcos. This compares with Reliance Jio, which gained 2,960,588 subscribers; Vodafone Idea (Vi), which lost 940,731; and BSNL/MTNL, which together lost 209,384. The figures come from TRAI’s Telecom Subscription Data as of December … Read More
Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in December 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telcos Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and MTNL lost subscribers during the month, according to TRAI’s Telecom Subscription Data as of December 31, 2025, released on February 10, 2026. … Read More
TRAI Chairperson Anil Kumar Lahoti on Monday pitched for resilient artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and robust self-regulation to proactively mitigate risks and ensure systems remain secure, accountable and adaptable to disruptions. Addressing a Nasscom pre-summit event ahead of the upcoming AI Impact Summit, Lahoti said the design and rollout of … Read More
India’s wireless 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) subscriber base crossed the 10-million mark in November 2025, rising to 10.41 million at the end of the month from 9.91 million in October, reflecting a net addition of about 0.50 million subscribers during the month, according to TRAI‘s Telecom Subscription Data as … Read More
Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in November 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telco MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI‘s Telecom Subscription Data as of November 30, 2025, released on December 31, … Read More
India’s broadband subscriber base crossed the landmark 1 billion (100 crore) mark in November 2025, reflecting the rapid expansion of digital connectivity across the country. Over the past decade, the number of broadband users has grown more than sixfold. The subscriber base stood at 131.49 million (13.15 crore) at the … Read More
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has described 2025 as a landmark year for India’s telecom sector, marked by rapid expansion of connectivity, strong regulatory reforms, indigenous technology development, and enhanced digital security. With record growth in telephone and internet penetration, ultra-low data costs, and large-scale deployment of 5G and optical … Read More
The government said that communication costs in India is one of the lowest in the world, attributing this to policy measures and a robust regulatory framework. In a written reply to three questions in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said that … Read More
“Rural mobile users” is a term frequently used by communication service providers and regulators when addressing audiences during meetings, presentations, or service launches in India. You may also often read about “serving the last mile” or catering to rural users. With that context, let us examine the number of wireless … Read More
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has struck down the recommendation from DoT (Department of Telecommunications) for the state-run telco’s satcom (satellite communications) spectrum charges. At present, BSNL pays only 1% of the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) as spectrum charges for providing satcom services in India. DoT suggested that … Read More
Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in October 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telco MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI‘s Telecom Subscription Data as of October 31, 2025, released on November 28, … Read More
Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in August 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telco MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI‘s Telecom Subscription Data as of August 31, 2025. The data shows that … Read More
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