India's broadband subscriber base crosses 1 billion
India's broadband subscriber base crossed 1 billion (100.37 crore) at the end of November 2025, more than six times the 13.15 crore of November 2015, the Communications Ministry said on 31 December 2025.
Summary
India's broadband subscriber base crossed the 1 billion (100 crore) mark in November 2025, reaching 100.37 crore at the end of the month, the Ministry of Communications said on 31 December 2025. The base has grown more than six times in ten years, from 131.49 million (13.15 crore) at the end of November 2015. The figures are drawn from the telecom subscription data released for November 2025.
Key facts
- Milestone
- Broadband subscribers cross 1 billion
- End-November 2025
- 100.37 crore
- End-November 2015
- 13.15 crore (131.49 million)
- Growth
- More than six times in ten years
Practice MCQs 2 questions
India's broadband subscriber base crossed which milestone in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 1 billion
PIB (Communications): the broadband subscriber base crossed the 1 billion (100 crore) mark in November 2025, reaching 100.37 crore.
By how much has India's broadband subscriber base grown between November 2015 and November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — More than six times
PIB (Communications): the base grew from 13.15 crore in November 2015 to 100.37 crore in November 2025 — more than six times.