New Delhi, April 22 -- India's telecommunications sector expanded by 9.28 million subscribers in March 2026, bringing the total number of telephone users in the country to 1,330.58 million.

According to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the industry maintained a monthly growth rate of 0.70 per cent. The wireless segment remained the primary engine of this growth, contributing 9.02 million new connections, while wireline services added 0.25 million subscribers during the same period.

The broadband sector reached a significant milestone, with the total subscriber base climbing to 1,065.88 million. This segment, which includes both wired and wireless connections, saw an addition of 6.83 million u...