India’s Internet Subscriber Base Rises to 1,114.17 million by end of June 2026: TRAI
- IBEF
- October 13, 2026
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, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)’s Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The total comprised 1,066.43 million wireless internet subscribers and 47.73 million wired internet subscribers. Broadband subscriptions rose by 2.03% during the quarter, increasing from 1,065.88 million in March 2026 to 1,087.50 million in June 2026. In contrast, narrowband subscriptions declined by 0.89%, from 26.91 million to 26.67 million over the same period. The increase in internet subscriptions reflects the continued expansion of India’s digital connectivity and broadband services.
India’s total telephone subscriber base also grew during the quarter, rising from 1,330.58 million at the end of March 2026 to 1,348.08 million at the end of June 2026, registering quarterly growth of 1.31%. On a year-on-year basis, the telephone subscriber base increased by 10.65% compared with the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Overall tele-density rose from 93.26% in March 2026 to 94.31% in June 2026. Released by TRAI, the report covers key performance indicators and growth trends across telecom services, cable television, Direct-to-Home (DTH) and radio broadcasting for the period from April 1 to June 30, 2026. Compiled mainly from information submitted by service providers, it provides an overview of the performance of India’s telecommunications and broadcasting sectors.
Disclaimer: This information has been collected through secondary research and IBEF is not responsible for any errors in the same.
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