India’s broadband subscriber base crossed the one-billion mark in November 2025, highlighting the country’s rapid expansion in digital connectivity over the past decade. According to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), broadband users grew more than sixfold in ten years, rising from 131.49 million subscribers in November 2015 to 100.37 crore by November 2025.
TRAI noted that the milestone reflects sustained investments in telecommunications infrastructure and policy-driven digital expansion. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said India concluded 2025 with major achievements in connectivity, digital infrastructure, and telecom self-reliance.
Earlier this month, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted progress under the Bharat 6G Alliance, launched in 2023, noting the government’s objective of securing at least 10 per cent of global intellectual property and patents in the 6G domain. He said India is now playing an active role in shaping next-generation technologies.
A Year-End Review issued by the Ministry of Communications cited unprecedented growth in internet and mobile penetration, the nationwide rollout of 5G services, and significant advances in indigenous technology development.
One of the key initiatives driving this expansion was the launch of the National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0 in January 2025. The programme aims to extend high-speed broadband connectivity to villages, schools, healthcare facilities, and other anchor institutions, supporting the government’s broader development agenda.
India’s telecom footprint expanded sharply during the year, with internet connections surpassing one billion. Broadband subscriptions reached nearly 100 crore, while average monthly data consumption per wireless user climbed to 24 GB, placing India among the world’s highest data-consuming nations. Median mobile broadband speeds also rose significantly, exceeding 130 Mbps by October 2025.
