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India’s broadband subscriber base surpasses 1B, Marking decade of digital expansion
India’s broadband subscriber base crossed 1 billion in November 2025, reflecting rapid expansion of digital connectivity nationwide.
Headline
India’s broadband subscriber base crossed 1 billion in November 2025, reflecting rapid expansion of digital connectivity nationwide.
Context
• India’s broadband subscriber base exceeded 1 billion (100 crore) in November 2025, growing more than sixfold over ten years, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. • Reliance Jio leads the market with about 51 crore subscribers, followed by Bharti Airtel, while the milestone underscores both infrastructure growth and ongoing challenges in equitable digital access. The broadband subscriber base in India crossed the 1 billion (100 crore) mark in November 2025, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said in a press release.
Evidence
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Analysis
Data released by TRAI shows that the number of broadband users has increased more than sixfold over the last decade. There were 131.49 million (13.15 crore) broadband subscribers at the end of November 2015, compared with 100.37 crore at the end of November 2025. The current subscriber base includes a large majority of wireless broadband users, with wireless connections far outnumbering fixed-line broadband subscribers. Market share figures from the TRAI report indicate that Reliance Jio leads with roughly 51 crore broadband users, comprising around 49.69 crore wireless and 1.35 crore fixed-line connections. Bharti Airtel follows with approximately 31.42 crore broadband subscribers, including about 30.42 crore wireless and over 1 crore wired connections. Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) account for smaller portions of the market. The surge comes amid expanding 5G services and greater competitive pricing for internet plans across urban and rural areas, contributing to a broader increase in digital connectivity nationwide. Government and industry initiatives aimed at rolling out high-speed networks have also played a role in extending coverage and adoption. Also Read: India forecasts 1B 5G subscribers by 2030 Also Read: Indian government weighs major AGR relief for Vodafone Idea amid telecom distress
Key Points
- What happened: India’s broadband users cross the 1 billion threshold
- Why it’s important
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