India, April 7 -- India's internet ecosystem has expanded rapidly, with the number of users now exceeding 900 million. However, data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) shows that this vast user base is served by a highly concentrated group of telecom operators, raising questions about market structure and control.

According to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of 31 January 2026 (released March 2026), India's total wireless subscriber base stood at approximately 1.26 billion, reflecting steady monthly growth and a tele-density of nearly 89%. This growth builds on trends seen in the December 2025 Performance Indicator Report (released March 2026), which highlighted the increasing dominance of private operators,...