As of the end of September 2026, the total number of broadband subscribers in India reached 1107.68 million, up from 1101.21 million at the end of August 2026, marking a monthly growth rate of 0.59%. This growth includes an increase in wireline subscribers from 48.45 million to 48.74 million, reflecting a net gain of 0.29 million subscribers and a growth rate of 0.60%. Correspondingly, the overall wireline tele-density rose slightly from 3.39% to 3.40%, with urban and rural tele-densities at 8.38% and 0.58%, respectively.

In the wireless sector, which encompasses mobile and Fixed Wireless Access subscribers, the total increased from 1312.25 million to 1319.19 million, equating to a growth rate of 0.53%. Urban wireless subscriptions grew from 759.11 million to 764.35 million, while rural subscriptions saw a smaller increase from 553.14 million to 554.84 million, with growth rates of 0.69% and 0.31%, respectively. Wireless tele-density in India improved from 91.69% to 92.12%, with urban wireless tele-density rising from 146.66% to 147.47% and rural areas from 60.55% to 60.72%. The demographics of wireless subscribers showed urban subscribers comprising 57.94% and rural subscribers 42.06% of the total.

Focusing specifically on mobile subscribers, numbers increased from 1293.43 million to 1300.00 million, reflecting a growth rate of 0.51%. Mobile tele-density also saw an increase from 90.37% to 90.78%, with urban mobile tele-density rising from 144.67% to 145.45% and rural tele-density from 59.61% to 59.77%. Overall, the telecommunications landscape in India demonstrated consistent growth across both broadband and wireless sectors during September 2026.