TRAI: India's telephone subscribers reach 1,228.94 million in September 2025
TRAI data released on 27 October 2025 show India's total telephone subscribers rose to 1,228.94 million at the end of September 2025, with overall tele-density at 86.65%.
Summary
According to TRAI data released on 27 October 2025, India's total telephone subscribers rose from 1,224.54 million at the end of August to 1,228.94 million at the end of September 2025, a monthly growth of 0.36%. Overall tele-density rose to 86.65%; Delhi had the highest tele-density (279.33%) and Bihar the lowest (58.02%). Broadband subscribers rose to 995.63 million and 5G fixed wireless access subscribers to 9.40 million. About 15.13 million subscribers sought Mobile Number Portability (MNP) in September. MNP was first implemented in the Haryana service area on 25 November 2010 and across the rest of the country on 20 January 2011.
Key facts
- Released
- 27 Oct 2025, TRAI
- Total subscribers
- 1,228.94 million (30 Sep 2025), +0.36% m-o-m
- Tele-density
- 86.65%; highest Delhi 279.33%, lowest Bihar 58.02%
- Broadband
- 995.63 million
- 5G FWA
- 9.40 million
- MNP
- 15.13 million requests in Sep; began Haryana 25 Nov 2010, nationwide 20 Jan 2011
Practice MCQs 3 questions
As per TRAI, what was India's total number of telephone subscribers at the end of September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1,228.94 million
TRAI: total telephone subscribers rose to 1,228.94 million at the end of September 2025. (1,182.32 mn is wireless; 995.63 mn is broadband.)
Which telecom service area had the highest tele-density at the end of September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Delhi
TRAI: Delhi service area had the maximum tele-density of 279.33%; Bihar had the minimum at 58.02%.
Mobile Number Portability (MNP) was first implemented in India in which Licensed Service Area, on 25 November 2010?
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Correct answer: B — Haryana
TRAI: MNP was implemented in Haryana LSA with effect from 25.11.2010 and across the rest of the country from 20.01.2011.