Telecom subscribers at 1,200.07 million and tele-density 85.43% as of 31 August 2024
On 26 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Communications released telecom subscription data showing 1,200.07 million total telephone subscribers and an overall tele-density of 85.43% as of 31 August 2024.
Summary
On 26 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Communications released highlights of telecom subscription data as on 31 August 2024. Total telephone subscribers (wireless plus wireline) stood at 1,200.07 million, with 1,163.83 million wireless and 36.23 million wireline. Overall tele-density was 85.43%, urban tele-density 132.94% and rural tele-density 59.05%. In August 2024, 14.66 million subscribers requested Mobile Number Portability, taking cumulative MNP requests to 1,025.78 million.
Key facts
- As on
- 31 Aug 2024
- Total telephone subscribers
- 1,200.07 million
- Wireless / wireline
- 1,163.83 million / 36.23 million
- Overall tele-density
- 85.43%
- Urban / rural tele-density
- 132.94% / 59.05%
- MNP requests in August
- 14.66 million
- Cumulative MNP requests
- 1,025.78 million
Practice MCQs 3 questions
As per telecom subscription data as on 31 August 2024 (released 26 October 2024), India's total telephone subscribers (wireless + wireline) stood at about:
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Correct answer: A — 1,200.07 million
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: Total Telephone Subscribers (Million) — wireless 1163.83, wireline 36.23, total 1200.07.
What was India's overall tele-density as on 31 August 2024, as per the data released on 26 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 85.43%
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: Overall Tele-density — total 85.43% (urban 132.94%, rural 59.05%).
How many subscribers submitted Mobile Number Portability (MNP) requests in August 2024, as per the data released on 26 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 14.66 million
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: in August 2024, 14.66 million subscribers submitted their requests for MNP; cumulative requests rose to 1025.78 million.