The Ministry of Communications announced on 12 October 2026 that TRAI has released the performance report for telecom and broadcasting services for the quarter ending 30 June 2026. The report shows that total telephone subscribers in India grew to 1,348.08 million, with internet subscribers increasing to 1,114.17 million. It also notes that the average monthly revenue per user (ARPU) for wireless services rose to ₹187.12. The data covers the period from 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026.
Key points
- Total telephone subscribers: 1,348.08 million (1.31% quarterly growth)
- Total internet subscribers: 1,114.17 million
- Wireless service monthly ARPU: ₹187.12
- Average wireless data usage per subscriber: 28.39 GB per month
- Total active pay DTH subscribers: 48.56 million as of 30 June 2026
When it applies
- period covered by the report
- period covered by the report
- M/s HT Media Ltd started operation of one new channel in Moradabad
- permissions of five FM radio channels surrendered
Who it affects
- telecom and broadcasting service providers