Wireless tele-density in India increases above 92%
As per the information received from 1596 operators for the month of September 2026, the total number of broadband subscribers increased from 1101.21 million at the end of August 2026 to 1107.68 million at the end of September 2026 with a monthly growth rate of 0.59%. The number of wireline subscribers increased from 48.45 million at the end of August 2026 to 48.74 million at the end of September 2026. The net increase in the wireline subscriber base was 0.29 million with a monthly growth rate of 0.60%. The overall wireline tele-density in India increased from 3.39% at the end of August 2026 to 3.40% at the of September 2026. Urban and rural wireline tele-density were 8.38% and 0.58% respectively, at the end of September 2026.
The number of wireless (mobile + Fixed Wireless Access) subscribers increased from 1312.25 million at the end of August 2026 to 1319.19 million at the end of September 2026, thereby registering a monthly growth rate of 0.53%. Total wireless subscription in urban areas increased from 759.11 million at the end of August 2026 to 764.35 million at the end of September 2026. The subscription in rural areas also increased from 553.14 million to 554.84 million during the same period. The monthly growth rate of urban and rural wireless subscriptions was 0.69% and 0.31%, respectively.
The wireless tele-density in India increased from 91.69% at the end of August 2026 to 92.12% at the end of September 2026. The urban wireless tele-density increased from 146.66% at the end of August 2026 to 147.47% at the end of September 2026. The rural wireless tele-density increased from 60.55% to 60.72% during the same period. The share of urban and rural wireless subscribers in the total number of wireless subscribers was 57.94% and 42.06%, respectively, at the end of September 2026.
The number of wireless (mobile) subscribers increased from 1293.43 million at the end of August 2026 to 1300.00 million at the end of September 2026 thereby registering a monthly growth rate of 0.51%. The wireless (mobile) tele-density in India increased from 90.37% at the end of August 2026 to 90.78% at the end of September 2026. The urban wireless (mobile) tele-density increased from 144.67% at the end of August 2026 to 145.45% at the end of September 2026 and rural wireless (mobile) tele-density increased from 59.61% to 59.77% during the same period.
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