India’s telecommunication network is the second largest in the world by number of telephone users with over 1.1 billion subscribers as of December 2023.
The major networks in India (Mobile operators) are
BSNL, a government-owned entity, primarily serves the rural market, while MTNL focuses on metropolitan cities like Delhi and Mumbai, offering landline and broadband services. These companies hold the largest market shares due to their extensive networks, vast subscriber bases, and aggressive pricing strategies. The dominance of these telecom giants has created high entry barriers for new players, emphasizing the market’s consolidated nature.
These companies hold the largest market shares due to their extensive networks, vast subscriber bases, and aggressive pricing strategies.
Major Multiple-system operators (MSOs)
As of 31st July 2024, there are around 1,169.61 million wireless subscribers in India according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
Wire-line Operators -Fixed Line operator
Internet service providers (ISPs)
Internet service providers (ISPs) offering broadband (wired + wireless) services. The above top 5 services constituted 98.35% market share of the total broadband subscribers.
As of 30th April 2024, the top five Wireless Broadband Service providers were
Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL, and OneOTT Intertainment.
The following are India’s top 5 wired broadband service providers by total subscriber base as of 30th April 2024.
JioFibre, Airtel, BSNL, and, ACT
Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
(The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators dated July 4, 2024)
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