BSNL Drops 1.5 Lakh Users While Jio Gains 26 Lakh in April: TRAI Report

New Delhi:

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its telecom subscription report for April 2025, offering a detailed look at the current state of mobile connectivity in the country.

As of April 30, India added 19.45 lakh new mobile subscribers, bringing the total to an impressive 1.15 billion (115.89 crore) subscribers nationwide.

Jio Leads the Pack

Reliance Jio continues to dominate the telecom sector, adding 26.44 lakh new subscribers in April. With this boost, Jio’s total subscriber base has grown to 47.24 crore, solidifying its position as India’s largest telecom operator.

Airtel Holds Steady

Airtel maintained its second-place ranking, gaining 1.70 lakh new users. Its total subscriber base now stands at 38.99 crore.

BSNL and Vi Continue to Struggle

State-owned BSNL, after showing signs of recovery over the past two months, suffered a setback in April by losing 1.55 lakh subscribers, reducing its user base to 9.09 crore.

Meanwhile, Vi (Vodafone Idea) saw a significant decline, shedding 6.47 lakh users, bringing its total subscriber count down to 20.47 crore.

Mobile Portability and Broadband Trends

During April, 13.48 million users submitted requests for Mobile Number Portability (MNP), reflecting the ongoing churn in the sector.

Broadband, however, witnessed a slight dip, with the number of subscribers dropping from 94.412 crore in March to 94.309 crore in April, marking a -0.11% monthly decline.