Synopsis: Airtel, Jio or Vi, which telecom powerhouse surged ahead of the competition to dominate subscriber growth in September 2025?

India’s total telecom subscriber base expanded to 1,228.94 million at the end of September 2025, reflecting a monthly growth of 0.36 percent, according to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

The rise was primarily driven by sustained momentum in the wireless segment, which continues to be the backbone of India’s communications ecosystem. The number of wireless subscribers, encompassing mobile and fixed wireless access users, increased to 1,182.32 million in September from 1,178.03 million in August, marking a gain of 4.29 million connections during the month.

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