TRAI report: teledensity rises to 85.04%, internet subscribers dip to 969.10 million in Jan–Mar 2025
On 19 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report for January–March 2025.
Summary
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report for the quarter ending 31 March 2025 on 19 June 2025. Teledensity in India rose from 84.45% in December 2024 to 85.04% in March 2025. Internet subscribers fell 0.11% to 969.10 million, of whom 927.70 million were wireless and 41.41 million wired. Monthly wireless ARPU rose 0.64% to ₹182.95.
Key facts
- Quarter
- January–March 2025
- Teledensity
- 84.45% → 85.04%
- Internet subscribers
- 969.10 million (down 0.11%); wireless 927.70 million, wired 41.41 million
- Broadband
- 944.12 million
- Wireless ARPU
- ₹182.95 per month (up 0.64%)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
According to TRAI's performance indicator report for January–March 2025, what was India's teledensity at the end of March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 85.04%
PIB (DoT/TRAI): Tele-density in India increased from 84.45% in QE Dec-24 to 85.04% in QE Mar-25.
What was the total number of internet subscribers in India at the end of March 2025, as per TRAI?
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Correct answer: B — 969.10 million
PIB (DoT/TRAI): Total internet subscribers decreased from 970.16 million at the end of Dec-24 to 969.10 million at the end of Mar-25.
Consider the following statements about TRAI's report for January–March 2025: 1. The number of internet subscribers declined during the quarter. 2. Monthly ARPU for wireless service increased during the quarter. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (DoT/TRAI): Internet subscribers fell 0.11% to 969.10 million, and wireless ARPU rose 0.64% from ₹181.80 to ₹182.95. So the answer is Both 1 and 2.