
India: 5G FWA & Wireless Growth Trends in June 2025
India's wireless subscribers, including 5G FWA, reached 1170.88 million in June 2025. Urban growth drives expansion, while rural areas see decline. Mobile tele-density increased slightly.
India's wireless subscribers, including 5G FWA, reached 1170.88 million in June 2025. Urban growth drives expansion, while rural areas see decline. Mobile tele-density increased slightly.
Jio leads in wireless subscribers, adding over twice as many as Airtel in June. Overall wireless subscribers increased to 1163 million. 5G FWA users rose to 7.85 million. Vi & BSNL lost ground.
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