Jio Adds 2.1 Million Users, Airtel Gains 1.2 Million, Vodafone Loses 5.4 Lakh Subscribers in March 2025: TRAI Data

Reliance Jio, part of Reliance Industries, further widened its lead in the Indian telecom sector by adding 2.1 million wireless subscribers in March 2025. According to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), this increase brought Jio’s total mobile user base to 469.7 million.

Bharti Airtel also showed steady growth, gaining 1.25 million users, raising its subscriber base to 389.8 million.

In contrast, Vodafone Idea lost 5,41,000 users, bringing its total subscriber count down to 205.3 million, reflecting continued struggles in retaining its user base.

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India’s Total Wireless User Base Sees Marginal Uptick

The overall wireless subscriber count in India, which includes mobile and 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) users, increased from 1,160.33 million in February to 1,163.76 million in March 2025. This represents a monthly growth rate of 0.28%.

Breaking it down further:

• Urban subscriptions declined slightly from 634 million to 632.57 million, a 0.26% decrease.

• Rural areas registered an increase from 526.33 million to 531.18 million, marking a 0.92% rise.

Wireline Subscribers Record Modest Growth

Wireline connections also witnessed a modest increase. The subscriber count rose from 36.91 million in February to 37.04 million in March 2025, translating to a 0.37% growth rate.

Despite the growth in numbers, India’s wireline tele-density remained static at 2.62%, reflecting a stable but slow-moving trend in fixed-line adoption.

Conclusion

The March 2025 TRAI data paints a mixed picture for the Indian telecom industry. While Jio and Airtel continue to expand their market share, Vodafone Idea remains on the back foot. Rural India is emerging as a key growth driver, even as urban mobile subscriptions show early signs of saturation.

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