India’s Broadband Subscribers Near 1 Billion Mark in October
India’s broadband subscriber base reached 999.81 million in October 2025, marking significant growth toward the 1 billion milestone, according to latest government data. The sector added 4.18 million new subscribers in a single month, reflecting steady digital expansion across the country.
Key Takeaways
- Broadband subscribers grew from 995.63 million to 999.81 million
- Wireless subscribers reached 1,184.62 million with 0.19% monthly growth
- 15.05 million subscribers requested Mobile Number Portability in October
- Private providers dominate with 92.08% wireless market share
Wireless Connectivity Expands
The active wireless subscriber count stood at 1,094.28 million during peak visiting location register (VLR) dates. Both urban and rural areas showed positive growth trends, with rural wireless subscriptions increasing from 534.85 million to 536.80 million during October.
Wireline Segment Shows Steady Growth
Wireline connections increased from 46.61 million to 46.75 million, recording a 0.30% monthly growth rate. The overall wireline tele-density improved slightly from 3.287% to 3.294%.
Urban areas maintained significantly higher wireline penetration at 8.16% compared to rural areas at 0.55%. Public sector units including BSNL, MTNL, and APSFL collectively held 20.22% of the wireline market share.
The data indicates continued momentum in India’s digital infrastructure development, with broadband services reaching nearly every corner of the nation.
