Reliance Jio is on track to overtake T-Mobile and emerge as the world’s largest Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) provider, boasting around 6.9 million FWA subscribers as of May 2025—surpassing T-Mobile’s 6.85 million recorded in March. Jio fixed wireless provider reflects India’s growing dominance in next-gen home broadband.
📈 Dominating the FWA Market
- As of January 2025, Jio commanded a whopping 85% share of India’s 5G FWA market, with approximately 4.84 million subscribers in a 5.72 million user market.
- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) confirms Jio leads in both urban and rural FWA, with 5.5 million and 0.2 million users, respectively.
🌍 Global Ambitions & Infrastructure
- Jio aims to add one million FWA homes per month, targeting 100 million homes in India, while eyeing overseas opportunities as a managed-service provider.
- With over 2.8 million AirFiber connections by September 2024, Jio is confirmed as the fastest-growing FWA operator globally.
🎯 Why This Matters
- Higher ARPU: FWA delivers 2–3x more revenue per user (₹600–700/month) compared to mobile, boosting monetization.
- Bridging the Digital Divide: FWA offers rapid broadband rollout in regions where fiber deployment lags, particularly in suburban and rural India. upstox
- Strategic Global Move: Jio’s managed-service strategy positions it to export its broadband expertise overseas.
💡 What’s Next
- By end-June 2025, Jio is expected to solidify its position as the largest FWA player globally, with sustained monthly net additions (~740,000 in May).
- Focus will continue on expanding coverage—especially beyond metro areas—bolstering infrastructure, and potentially entering international markets.
✅ Summary
With nearly 6.9 million FWA users, a dominant 85% share in India, and a clear path to global leadership, Reliance Jio is poised to become the world’s No. 1 fixed wireless provider. Its strategy leverages 5G, innovative rollout models, and rising ARPU to redefine home connectivity at scale.
