India’s Internet Subscriber Base Rises to 1,114.17 M by end of June 2026: TRAI

October 13, 2026 1:10 AM

India’s Internet Subscriber Base Rises to 1,114.17 M by end of June 2026: TRAI

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in its “Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report” for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reported that India’s internet subscriber base increased to 1,114.17 million at the end of June 2026, from 1,092.79 million at the end of March 2026. Of the total internet subscribers, 47.73 million were wired internet subscribers and 1,066.43 million were wireless internet subscribers. Broadband Subscriber Base Grows 2.03 Percent The inter...

Mobile connectivity has become technology’s biggest citizen dividend: PM Modi

October 8, 2026 3:51 PM

Mobile connectivity has become technology’s biggest citizen dividend: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's telecom sector is steadily moving towards greater self-reliance, with mobile connectivity emerging as a crucial tool for good governance and improving the ease of living for citizens.   Inaugurating the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said the mobile phone has evolved beyond being a medium of communication and has become central to India's Digital India vision.   He said the coun...

India’s telecom sector sees marginal subscriber dip, steady revenue growth in Q3 FY24: TRAI report

April 24, 2025 6:38 PM

India’s telecom sector sees marginal subscriber dip, steady revenue growth in Q3 FY24: TRAI report

The Indian telecom sector witnessed stable financial performance with marginal subscriber decline in the quarter ending December 31, 2024, according to the “Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report” released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday. As per the report, the total number of internet subscribers in the country stood at 970.16 million at the end of December, registering a slight dip from 971.50 million in the previous quarter—a decline of 0.1...

Telecom subscriber base in India sees decline in October 2024

December 23, 2024 3:54 PM

Telecom subscriber base in India sees decline in October 2024

India's telecom sector witnessed a decline in its subscriber base in October 2024, as per data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The report highlighted a decrease of 33 lakh active subscribers, with the total subscriber count—comprising wireless and wireline connections—falling to 1,188.20 million as of October 31, reflecting a monthly decline rate of 0.21 percent. Both urban and rural regions experienced a dip in subscriptions. Urban subscribers dropped to 660.4...