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India Hits 1 Billion Broadband Users, Marking a Digital Revolution Milestone

India's broadband subscriber base has surpassed 1 billion as of November 2025, reflecting a six-fold increase over the past decade. The growth is largely driven by wireless internet subscribers, who now account for 973.39 million users. Recent TRAI data shows a quarterly growth of 1.49% in total internet subscribers, alongside a decline in narrowband and wireline connections. Additionally, the average revenue per user for wireless services rose by 10.67% year-on-year, indicating robust sector health.

Key Points: India Surpasses 1 Billion Broadband Subscribers in 2025

  • Six-fold growth in 10 years
  • Wireless subscribers dominate at 973 million
  • Quarterly internet growth at 1.49%
  • ARPU for wireless services rises 10.67% YoY
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India's broadband subscriber base surpasses 1 billion mark in Nov: Govt

India's broadband subscriber base exceeds 1 billion in November 2025, a six-fold growth in a decade, driven by wireless connectivity and rising ARPU.

"The broadband subscriber base in India crossed the 1 billion mark in the month of November. – Ministry of Communications"

New Delhi, Dec 31

The broadband subscriber base in India crossed the 1 billion mark in the month of November, the government said on Wednesday.

In the last 10 years, the Broadband subscriber base in India has increased by more than six times.

There were 131.49 million (13.15 crore) broadband subscribers at the end of November 2015, which grew to 1 billion (100.37 crore) at the end of November 2025, according to the Ministry of Communications.

Meanwhile, the total number of Internet subscribers in India increased from 1002.85 million at the end of the April-June quarter (Q1 FY26) to 1017.81 million at the end of the July-September period (Q2 FY26), registering a quarterly growth of 1.49 per cent, recent data from Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) showed.

As per the data, out of 1,070.81 million internet subscribers, the number of Wired Internet subscribers is 44.42 million, and the number of Wireless Internet subscribers is 973.39 million.

Meanwhile, the broadband Internet subscriber base increased by 1.63 per cent from 979.71 million at the end of June to 995.63 million at the end of September this year. The narrowband Internet subscriber base decreased from 23.14 million in the June quarter to 22.18 million at the end of the September quarter.

At the same time, wireline subscribers decreased from 47.49 million at the end of the April-June quarter to 46.61 million at the end of the September quarter, with a quarterly rate of decline of 1.84 per cent. On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, wireline subscriptions increased by 26.21 per cent at the end of the July-September quarter.

Monthly ARPU for wireless service increased by 10.67 per cent YoY in the quarter as well.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The numbers are impressive, but I hope the focus now shifts from quantity to quality. In my tier-2 city, the broadband speed is still very unreliable, especially during peak hours. We need better service, not just more subscribers.
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Priya S
My parents in our village in Bihar now video call me every day! A few years ago, they didn't even have a basic phone. This connectivity has changed lives. So proud of this progress. ❤️
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Rohit P
Good news, but the ARPU increase of 10.67% YoY is a concern. Are we paying more for the same service? TRAI should ensure tariffs remain affordable for the common man, especially with 5G rollout.
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Karthik V
The fact that over 97 crore are wireless subscribers shows how mobile-first India is. This is the backbone of UPI, OTT, and edtech. The next challenge is ensuring this digital access translates into better digital literacy and safety, especially for older users.
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Michael C
Working from India for a global firm, I've seen the infrastructure improve drastically. Hitting 1 billion is a milestone many developed markets haven't reached. The potential for innovation here is now enormous.

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