Year: 2026
India’s Internet Subscribers Exceed 1.11 Billion, While Data Consumption Rises 8.3%
Summary:India’s internet subscriber base rose to 1.114 billion in the April–June 2026 quarter, while wireless mobile data consumption increased 8.3%, according to TRAI’s latest performance report released on October 12. Average monthly data usage per wireless subscriber grew to 28.39 GB, while revenue per GB declined and average revenue per user rose to Rs 187.12. […]
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Odisha Government Calls on Telecom Operators to Address Mobile and Broadband Connectivity Shortfalls
Summary:The Odisha government has directed telecom operators and broadband providers to prepare time-bound plans to address mobile and high-speed broadband coverage gaps, particularly in rural, unserved and border areas. The state is also accelerating Digital Bharat Nidhi-funded 4G projects, prioritising BSNL tower approvals, resolving road access issues and expediting the revised BharatNet programme, which must […]
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India’s Internet Subscriber Base Surpasses 1.09 Billion Amid Rising Telecom Usage
Summary:India’s internet subscriber base crossed 1.09 billion in March 2026, with TRAI data showing strong growth in connectivity, data consumption and telecom revenues. Wireless data traffic increased 24.74 per cent to 2,85,376 petabytes, while average monthly data usage per subscriber rose to 25.51 GB and the overall telephone subscriber base reached 1.33 billion. Telecom revenues […]
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Digital Bharat Nidhi Partners with Maharashtra Government to Implement Amended BharatNet Programme Across the State
Summary:Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), under the Department of Telecommunications, has signed an agreement with the Maharashtra government, BSNL, MahaNet Digital Infrastructure Limited and MahaIT to implement the Amended BharatNet Programme across the state. The initiative will cover 28,237 Gram Panchayats and provide demand-based connectivity to 15,799 villages, with Rs 105.20 billion in central government funding. […]
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Airtel and Jio Rs 699 Broadband Plans Compared
Summary:Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio offer broadband plans at the same Rs 699 price point, but their benefits differ. Jio provides 100 Mbps upload and download speeds, unlimited data with a 3.3TB monthly high-speed usage limit and voice calling, without additional bundled benefits. Airtel offers 40 Mbps speeds with unlimited data, voice calling, more than […]
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Vodafone Idea Sees a Sharp Rise in Subscriber Additions in August 2026
Summary:Vodafone Idea added around 5.06 million wireless subscribers in August 2026, marking a sharp increase after several months of relatively modest growth. The rise may be linked to network improvements, stronger marketing and wider 5G expansion, supported by funding for capital expenditure. However, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have alleged that Vi offered different incentives […]
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Reliance Jio Records the Highest Wireless Subscriber Additions in August 2026: TRAI
Summary:Reliance Jio added the highest number of wireless subscribers in August 2026, gaining nearly 2.4 million users, followed by Airtel with 2.1 million, Vi with 0.50 million and BSNL with 0.49 million. The industry added 5.50 million wireless subscribers during the month, with Jio leading the market at 39.31% share and Airtel at 38.01%. Jio […]
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Stakeholders Urge India to Take the Lead in Shaping the Global 6G Spectrum Framework
Summary:India has been urged to take a leading role in shaping the global 6G spectrum framework, particularly around the upper mid-band frequencies known as the “6G golden band” covering 6.425-7.125 GHz and 7-8 GHz. Ahead of WRC-27, stakeholders called for coordinated national planning, coexistence studies and internationally harmonised spectrum channels to support future 6G services […]
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Industry Raises Concerns Over Gujarat Fibre Grid’s Rs 47 Billion Turnover Eligibility Rule
Summary:Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited (GFGNL) is facing objections from domestic telecom companies and industry groups over a Rs 47 billion annual turnover requirement in its Amended BharatNet Programme (ABP) tender. Industry stakeholders, supported by concerns raised by BSNL, argue that the threshold is excessively high and could exclude small and medium-sized Indian vendors, reducing […]
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Jio Offers 100 Mbps Broadband for Rs 3,333 for Three Months Along with OTT Benefits
Summary:Reliance Jio’s Rs 3,333 broadband plan offers 100 Mbps upload and download speeds for three months, with 3.3TB data for JioFiber users and 1TB for AirFiber users. The plan also includes free voice calling, seven additional days of service, 1,000+ live TV channels, multiple OTT subscriptions and 150GB of extra data valid for 90 days. […]
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