New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The broadband subscriber base in India crossed the 1 billion (100 crore) mark in November 2025. This milestone reflects a significant expansion in digital connectivity over the last decade. According to a press release from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the number of broadband users increased more than sixfold over ten years. There were 131.49 million (13.15 crore) subscribers at the end of November 2015, which rose to 100.37 crore by the end of November 2025.

The surge in connectivity aligns with the government's focus on advanced telecommunications infrastructure. Earlier this month, Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, addressed the progress of the Bharat 6G Alliance, which ...