The first quarter of 2025 saw a dynamic performance by India’s telecom industry. The report highlighted key trends from January to March 2025. Wireless (mobile + 5G FWA) users increased by 13.10 million, reaching a total of 1,163.76 million. The rural sector saw continued expansion of mobile and broadband. Despite this, broadband growth nearly stalled. The wireline subscriber base contracted by 5.67 percent. Tele-density increased to 85.04 percent, with rural areas accounting for a significant share. The number of internet users slightly decreased, while broadband subscriptions saw a marginal decline. The average monthly data consumption per user reached 22.19 GB. Average revenue per GB was ₹9.11. The wireless ARPU rose to ₹182.95. Gross revenue for the telecom sector grew to ₹98,250 crore. Adjusted Gross Revenue reached ₹79,226 crore. Providers met essential Quality of Service (QoS) standards. The report also detailed permitted private satellite TV channels, active pay DTH users, and operational private FM radio channels.
India’s Telecom Sector Q1 2025: Wireless Gains Outpace Broadband Slowdown
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