India’s telecom subscriber base tops 1.35 billion in July, TRAI data shows

New Delhi, Aug 28: India’s total telephone subscriber base increased by 6.2 million to 1.354 billion in July 2026, registering a monthly growth of 0.46 per cent, according to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday.Telephone base sees growthThe growth was driven by additions across both wireless and wireline connections, with the wireless subscriber base increasing by 6.02 million and wireline connections rising by 0.19 million during the month.The total number of telephone subscribers stood at 1,354.28 million at the end of July, compared with the previous month. Urban subscribers accounted for 58.83 per cent of the total base, while rural subscribers made up 41.17 per cent.Broadband subscriptions expandThe broadband subscriber base also continued to expand. Including machine-to-machine (M2M) cellular mobile connections, total broadband subscribers reached 1,094.48 million, comprising 1,046.34 million wireless and 48.14 million wireline connections.Excluding M2M cellular mobile connections, the broadband subscriber base stood at 1,005.72 million at the end of July. The segment recorded a monthly growth rate of 0.58 per cent.Sam Pitroda Says India Lagging In AI, Calls For Focus On Public ChallengesRural connectivity improvesRural connectivity also recorded further growth during the month. The number of rural telephone subscribers increased by 1.58 million to 557.59 million, while the rural subscriber base registered a monthly growth of 0.28 per cent.Overall tele-density, including M2M cellular mobile connections, stood at 94.68 per cent in July. Rural tele-density was recorded at 61.05 per cent, while urban tele-density stood at 154.12 per cent.Also Watch:Mobile portability demand continuesThe data also showed continued demand for mobile number portability, with 15.98 million subscribers submitting requests for MNP during July. The number of active wireless subscribers on the date of peak Visitor Location Register (VLR) stood at 1,204.01 million during the month.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

New Delhi: India added 6.2 million telephone subscribers in July 2026, taking the country’s total subscriber base to 1.354 billion, according to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).The overall subscriber base grew 0.46 per cent during the month, supported by additions across both wireless and wireline services.Wireless Connections Drive GrowthWireless services accounted for most of the increase, adding 6.02 million subscribers during July. Wireline services recorded a comparatively modest addition of 0.19 million connections.India’s Telecom Subscriber Base Surpasses 1.2 Billion, Rural Users Drive Growth: TRAI At the end of July, India had 1,354.28 million telephone subscribers. Urban markets accounted for 58.83 per cent of the total subscriber base, while rural areas contributed 41.17 per cent.Broadband Users Cross 1.09 BillionIndia’s broadband market also continued to expand. Including machine-to-machine (M2M) cellular connections, the broadband subscriber base reached 1,094.48 million.Of this, wireless broadband accounted for 1,046.34 million subscribers, while wireline broadband connections stood at 48.14 million.TRAI Rolls Out 1601 Number Series For Utility, Courier & Logistics Calls Excluding M2M cellular connections, broadband subscribers stood at 1,005.72 million, representing monthly growth of 0.58 per cent.Rural Connectivity ExpandsRural telephone subscribers increased by 1.58 million during July to 557.59 million, registering month-on-month growth of 0.28 per cent.Overall tele-density, including M2M connections, stood at 94.68 per cent. Urban tele-density was significantly higher at 154.12 per cent, compared with 61.05 per cent in rural India.MNP Requests Remain StrongDemand for mobile number portability remained robust, with 15.98 million subscribers submitting MNP requests during July.Meanwhile, the number of active wireless subscribers recorded on the date of peak Visitor Location Register (VLR) stood at 1,204.01 million during the month.

The wireless subscriber base grew 0.46% to 1.31 billion, while wireline connections increased 0.39% to 48.01 million