Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) presents the Key Parameters and growth trends for the Telecom Services in India at frequent intervals - quarterly and annual. The reports provide a broad perspective on the Telecom Services and serves as a reference document for various stakeholders, research agencies and analysts. Quarterly reports The report is released every quarter by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). This Report provides a broad perspective of the Telecom Services in India and presents the key parameters and growth trends of the Telecom Services as well as Cable TV, DTH & Radio Broadcasting services in India for the quarter compiled mainly on the basis of information furnished by the Service Providers. Snapshots of the report for April –June 2025 Total number of Internet subscribers increased from 969.10 million at the end of Mar-25 to 1002.85 million at the end of Jun25, registering a quarterly rate of growth 3.48%. Out of 1002.85 million internet subscribers, number of Wired Internet subscribers are 44.71 million and number of Wireless Internet subscribers are 958.14 million The Internet subscriber base is comprised of Broadband Internet subscriber base of 979.71 million and Narrowband Internet subscriber base of 23.14 million. The broadband Internet subscriber base increased by 3.77% from 944.12 million at the end of Mar-25 to 979.71 million at the end of Jun-25. The narrowband Internet subscriber base decreased from 24.98 million at the end of Mar-25 to 23.14 million at the end of Jun-25. Wireline subscribers increased from 37.04 million at the end of Mar-25 to 47.49 million at the end of Jun-25 with a quarterly rate of growth 28.20%. On Y-O-Y basis, wireline subscriptions increased by 35.26% at the end of QE Jun-25. Wireline Tele-density increased from 2.62% at the end of Mar-25 to 3.36% at the end of Jun-25 with quarterly rate of growth 27.92%.. Monthly Average Revenue per User (ARPU) for wireless service increased by 2%, from Rs.182.95 in QE Mar-25 to Rs.186.62 in QE Jun-25. On Y-O-Y basis, monthly ARPU for wireless service increased by 18.52% in this quarter The ARPU per month for the pre-paid segment is Rs.187 and the ARPU per month for the post-paid segment is Rs.182.72 for Q.E. Jun-2025. On an all-India average, the overall MOU per month decreased by 1.93% from 1026 in Q.E. Mar-25 to 1006 in Q.E. Jun -25. Trends in Telephone subscribers and Tele-density in India Telephone subscribers in Urban areas increased from 666.11 million at the end of Mar-25 to 679.86 million at the end of Jun25 and Urban Tele-density also increased from 131.45% to 133.56% during the same period. Rural telephone subscribers increased from 534.69 million at the end of Mar-25 to 538.50 million at the end of Jun-25 and Rural Tele-density also increased from 59.06% to 59.43% during the same period. Out of the total subscription, the share of Rural subscription decreased from 44.53% at the end of Mar-25 to 44.20% at the end of Jun-25 With a net addition of 7.12 million subscribers during the quarter, the total wireless (mobile+5G FWA) subscriber base increased from 1163.76 million at the end of Mar-25 to 1170.88 million at the end of Jun-25, registering a rate of growth 0.61% over the previous quarter. On Y-O-Y basis, wireless subscriptions increased at the rate of 0.03% during the year Satellite TV channels in India A total of approximately 912 private satellite TV channels have been permitted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) for uplinking only/downlinking only/both uplinking & downlinking. As per the reporting done by broadcasters in pursuance of the Tariff Order dated 3rd March 2017, as amended, out of 902 permitted satellite TV channels which are available for downlinking in India, there are 333 satellite pay TV channels as on 30th June, 2025. Out of 333 pay channels, 232 are SD satellite pay TV channels and 101 are HD satellite pay TV channels During the QE 30th June 2025, there were 4 pay DTH service providers in the country Pay DTH has attained total active subscriber base of around 56.07 million. This is in addition to the subscribers of the DD Free Dish (free DTH services of Doordarshan). The total active subscriber base has declined from 56.92 million in quarter ending March 2025 to 56.07 million in quarter ending June 2025. Apart from the radio channels operated by All India Radio, the public broadcaster, as per the data reported by FM Radio operators to TRAI, as on 31st March 2025, there were 388 operational private FM Radio channels in 113 cities operated by 33 private FM Radio operators As on 30th June, 2025, 540 Community Radio stations are operational. The reports are available at TRAI website. Yearly Performance Indicators Indian Telecom Sector The report is released annually by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). This Report provides a broad perspective of the Telecom Services in India and presents the key parameters and growth pattern, in terms of Subscriber base and Tele-density of Wireline, Wireless, Internet and Value Added Services (VAS), key revenue and usage parameters of Wireless services, analysis relating to the wireless data service and revenue from wireless data, financial data and information relating to Cable TV, DTH & Radio Broadcast services. The report is compiled mainly on the basis of information furnished by the Service Providers. Snapshot - 2024 - 25 (as of March 31, 2025) Telecom Subscribers (Wireless+Wireline) Total Subscribers 1,200.80 Million Urban Subscribers 666.11 Million Rural Subscribers 534.69 Million Market share of Private Operators 91.47% Market share of PSU Operators 8.53% Tele-density Urban Tele-densityRural Tele-density 85.04%131.45%59.06% Telecom Subscribers (Wireline) Total Subscribers 37.04 Million Urban Subscribers 33.54 Million Rural Subscribers 3.50 Million Market share of Private Operators 72.13% Market share of PSU Operators 27.87% Tele-density Urban Tele-densityRural Tele-density 2.62%6.62%0.39% Telecom Subscribers (Wireless) Total Subscribers 1,156.99 Million Urban Subscribers 632.57 Million Rural Subscribers 531.18 Million Market share of Private Operators 92.09% Market share of PSU Operators 7.91% Tele-density Urban Tele-densityRural Tele-density 82.42%124.83%58.67% Internet/Broadband Subscribers Total Internet Subscribers Narrowband subscribers Broadband subscribers Wired Internet Subscribers Wireless Internet Subscribers Urban Internet Subscribers Rural Internet Subscribers Total Internet Subscribers per 100 population Urban Internet Subscribers per 100 population Rural Internet Subscribers per 100 population 969.10 Million24.98 Million944.12 Million41.41 Million927.70 Million561.42 Million407.69 Million68.63110.7945.03 Telecom Financial Data for the Financial Year-2024-25 Gross Revenue (GR) Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) Share of Public Sector Operators in Access AGR Rs.3,72,097 CroreRs.3,56,283 Crore3.56% Broadcasting & Cable Services Number of private satellite TV channels permitted by the Ministry of I&B for uplinking only/downlinking only/both uplinking and downlinking Number of Pay TV Channels Number of private FM Radio Stations (excluding All India Radio) Number of Pay Subscribers Active with Private DTH Operators Number of Operational Community Radio Stations Number of pay DTH Operators 918 33338856.92 Million5314 Revenue & Usage Parameters (for the Year 2024-25) Monthly ARPU for Wireless (Full Mobility) Service Rs.174.46 Minutes of Usage (MOU) per subscriber per month - Wireless (Full Mobility) Service 1000 Minutes Average Revenue for wireless data per data subscribers per month for wireless services Rs.231.46 Average revenue realization per subscriber per GB wireless data Rs.8.97 Average wireless data usage per data subscriber per month 21.53 GB The reports are available at TRAI website. Source : TRAI website