Reliance Jio gained 1.9 million net wireless subscribers in June 2025, according to the latest Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) data. This subscriber growth helped consolidate Jio’s leadership in India’s telecom sector
Key Highlights
- Net adds: Jio’s total subscriber base rose from ~475.11 million in May to 477.02 million by end-June
- Active subscribers (VLR): Active users increased by 7.91 million, reaching 464.46 million—reflecting strong engagement and usage
- Market share: Jio’s wireless market share climbed to 41.02%, up from 40.92% in May
Competitor Snapshots
- Bharti Airtel added 763,482 subscribers (total ~391.01 million), growing its market share to 33.62%
- Vodafone Idea lost 217,816 subscribers, its customer churn continuing despite slight moderation in pace
- BSNL saw a sharper decline, shedding 305,766 users and slipping further in market share to approximate 7.78%
Industry Context
- Overall wireless subscriber base across India grew by approximately 2.45 million, reaching 1.17 billion, with growth concentrated in urban areas (+2.97 million) and rural markets registering a minor decline (-0.51 million)
- Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) users also surged. Jio added 253,201 FWA subscribers, increasing its base to 6.11 million, while Airtel added 201,781; total FWA users reached 7.85 million
Why It Matters
- Solidifying market dominance: Jio continues to outperform competitors, both in net adds and active user growth.
- Robust urban demand: Growth driven by metro and A/B circle subscribers underlines Jio’s strong presence in high-ARPU urban markets
- Resilience amid churn: While legacy players like Vi and BSNL continue to lose customers, Jio’s consistent additions demonstrate operational strength.
- Emerging broadband strength: With a fast-rising FWA base, Jio is poised to account for a significant share of India’s broadband ecosystem.
Snapshot — Telecom Subscriber Trends in June 2025
| Provider | Net Adds | Total Subscribers (Estimate) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reliance Jio | +1.9M | ~477M | ~41.0% |
| Bharti Airtel | +0.76M | ~391M | ~33.6% |
| Vodafone Idea | –0.22M | ~204.2M | ~17.6% |
| BSNL | –0.31M | ~90.5M | ~7.78% |
Outlook
Analysts expect Jio—and Airtel—to sustain strong revenue and operating income growth over the next two to three financial years. Their performance will likely be supported by tariff hikes anticipated later in 2025 and expansion in broadband offerings The Economic Times
