The provided data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) illustrates the trends in telecom subscriptions in India as of March 2024. The data includes statistics on mobile number portability (MNP), active wireless subscribers, broadband subscribers, wireline subscribers, and overall telephone subscribers.

Key Takeaways:

1. Mobile Number Portability (MNP): In March 2024, 11.44 million subscribers requested MNP, raising the cumulative MNP requests from 951.09 million at the end of February 2024 to 962.53 million.

2. Active Wireless Subscribers: The number of active wireless subscribers at the peak Visitor Location Register (VLR) in March 2024 was 1057.71 million.

3. Broadband Subscribers: The total broadband subscribers grew from 916.77 million at the end of February 2024 to 924.07 million at the end of March 2024, reflecting a monthly growth rate of 0.80%. The top five service providers accounted for 98.36% of the total broadband subscribers.

4. Wireline Subscribers: Wireline subscribers rose from 33.10 million at the end of February 2024 to 33.79 million by the end of March 2024, with a monthly growth rate of 2.07%. The share of urban and rural subscribers in total wireline subscribers was 91.49% and 8.51%, respectively.

5. Wireless Subscribers: The total wireless subscribers increased from 1,164.64 million at the end of February 2024 to 1,165.49 million at the end of March 2024, marking a monthly growth rate of 0.07%. Wireless subscriptions in urban areas decreased, while rural areas saw an increase.

6. Total Telephone Subscribers: The number of telephone subscribers in India rose from 1,197.75 million at the end of February 2024 to 1,199.28 million by the end of March 2024, with a monthly growth rate of 0.13%. Urban telephone subscriptions decreased, while rural subscriptions increased.

7. Circle-wise Growth: The data also presents circle-wise growth rates for telephone subscribers in both wireline and wireless segments. All circles, except Circle 'A' in the wireless segment, exhibited growth in their subscriber base during March 2024.

These statistics provide insights into the trends within India's telecom sector, highlighting the growth and changes across various segments of the industry.

The document outlines telecom subscription data in India up to March 31, 2024, covering aspects of mobile and fixed subscribers, tele-density, and monthly growth. It reports that 11.44 million subscribers applied for mobile number portability in March 2024, bringing the cumulative total to 962.53 million since the MNP implementation.

Broadband subscribers reached 924.07 million at the end of March 2024, with a monthly growth rate of 0.80%. Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd leads the market with 481.07 million subscribers. The document also offers detailed statistics on fixed and mobile broadband, along with service provider market shares and growth rates.

Additionally, VLR (Visitor Location Register) subscribers in the wireless segment represent a temporary database of subscribers who are currently located in a specific service area.

Regulatory Impact:

• Top Priority: No
• Type Certificate: No
• Spectrum Bands: No
• Import Changes HS Codes: No
• Standard Changes: No
• Product Changes: Yes
• Label Changes: No

Link to Source - https://www.trai.gov.in/notifications/press-release/trai-releases-telecom-subscription-data-31st-march-2024