Telecom data for May 2025: 1,207.08 million subscribers, tele-density 85.36%
On 27 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Communications released telecom subscription data as of 31 May 2025, showing 1,207.08 million telephone subscribers.
Summary
The Ministry of Communications released telecom subscription data as of 31 May 2025 on 27 June 2025 in New Delhi, based on data provided by service providers to TRAI. Total telephone subscribers stood at 1,207.08 million, with a net addition of 3.24 million in May. Overall tele-density was 85.36%: urban 131.76% and rural 59.33%. Broadband subscribers totalled 974.87 million. Wireline subscribers grew 3.34% in the month. 14.03 million mobile number portability requests were made in May, and active wireless subscribers on the peak VLR date were 1,080.06 million.
Key facts
- Total telephone subscribers
- 1,207.08 million (net +3.24 million in May)
- Overall tele-density
- 85.36%
- Urban / rural tele-density
- 131.76% / 59.33%
- Broadband subscribers
- 974.87 million
- Wireline monthly growth
- 3.34%
- MNP requests (May)
- 14.03 million
- Active wireless (peak VLR)
- 1,080.06 million
Practice MCQs 3 questions
As per telecom subscription data as of 31 May 2025, what was India's overall tele-density?
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Correct answer: D — 85.36%
PIB (TRAI data): overall tele-density as of 31 May 2025 was 85.36%.
What was the total number of telephone subscribers (wireless plus wireline) in India as of 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1,207.08 million
PIB: total telephone subscribers were 1,207.08 million. 1,168.42 million is wireless only, 974.87 million is broadband, and 1,080.06 million is active wireless on peak VLR date.
Consider the following statements based on telecom subscription data for May 2025: 1. Rural tele-density stood at 59.33%. 2. About 14.03 million mobile number portability requests were submitted in May 2025. 3. Wireline subscribers declined during May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: wireline subscribers grew by 1.25 million (3.34%) in May 2025.