India’s Telecom Story Q1 FY26 (Apr–Jun 2025): TRAI Performance Report

Ministry of Communications | Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav | Posted on 3 Sep 2025

Today on 3rd Sep 2025, TRAI has released the Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators Report, highlighting growth in subscribers, revenue, and broadcasting services.

Internet Crosses 1 Billion

• Mar 2025: 969M → Jun 2025: 1003M (+3.5%)
• Broadband: 980M (+3.8%)
• Narrowband: 23M (decline)
• Wireless Internet: 958M (dominant)
• Wired Internet: 45M

Wireline Comeback

• Subscribers: 47.5M (+28% QoQ, +35% YoY)
• Tele-density: 2.6% → 3.4%

Telecom Subscribers

• Total: 1218M (+1.5%)
• Urban: 680M | 134% Tele-density
• Rural: 539M | 59% Tele-density
• Wireless (incl. 5G FWA): 1171M
• 5G FWA users: 7.9M

Revenue & Usage

• Gross Revenue (GR): ₹96,646 Cr (↓1.6% QoQ, ↑12% YoY)
• Adjusted GR (AGR): ₹81,325 Cr (+2.7% QoQ, ↑15% YoY)
• License Fee: ₹6,506 Cr (+2.6% QoQ)
• Wireless ARPU: ₹186.6/month (+2% QoQ, ↑19% YoY)
• Avg. Data Usage: 24 GB per user/month
• MOU: 1006 mins/month (↓1.9%)

Broadcasting & Radio

• Satellite TV Channels: 912
• Pay TV Channels: 333 (232 SD + 101 HD)
• Pay DTH Subscribers: 56.1M (slight decline)
• Private FM Stations: 388 (113 cities)
• Community Radio: 540

Metric Value Change (QoQ)Total 

Metric	Jun 2025	Change (QoQ)
Total Subscribers	1218M	+1.5%
Internet Users	1003M	+3.5%
Wireline	47.5M	+28%
Wireless	1171M	+0.6%
ARPU	₹186.6	+2%
Avg. Data	24 GB	—
Gross Revenue	₹96,646 Cr	-1.6%
AGR	₹81,325 Cr	+2.7%

Indiagraphs Takeaway

• 1B+ internet users → 95% wireless.
• Fiber & wireline revival gains momentum.
• Higher ARPU → better sector profitability.
• Urban dominance grows, rural share dips slightly.
• DTH stagnates, while FM & community radio remain steady.

India is now not just connected — it is consuming more data than ever, and this digital surge is also driving financial inclusion, from UPI payments to Jan Dhan accounts.

Source: PIB, TRAI, Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators (Apr–Jun 2025)