TRAI data: India's telephone subscribers reach 1,220 million and tele-density 86.15% at end-July 2025
TRAI's telecom subscription data released on 29 August 2025 showed 1,220.02 million telephone subscribers and an overall tele-density of 86.15% at the end of July 2025.
Summary
TRAI's telecom subscription data as on 31 July 2025, released on 29 August 2025, showed India had 1,220.02 million telephone subscribers and an overall tele-density of 86.15%. Broadband subscribers rose to 984.69 million from 979.71 million at the end of June. Urban tele-density stood at 134.07% and rural tele-density at 59.19%, and 15.41 million subscribers requested mobile number portability during July.
Key facts
- Data as on
- 31 Jul 2025 (released 29 Aug 2025)
- Telephone subscribers
- 1,220.02 million
- Overall tele-density
- 86.15%
- Urban / rural tele-density
- 134.07% / 59.19%
- Broadband subscribers
- 984.69 million
- MNP requests in July
- 15.41 million
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Q1
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As per TRAI data as on 31 July 2025, India's overall tele-density was about:
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Correct answer: C — 86.15%
Overall tele-density was 86.15%; urban was 134.07% and rural 59.19%.