New Delhi: The number of wireless subscribers increased from 1288.96 million at the end of April 2026 to 1294.46 million at the end of May 2026. This expansion represents a monthly growth rate of 0.43 per cent for the country's wireless sector, according to a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India report, which highlighted steady upward movement across both urban and rural markets.
Total wireless subscriptions in urban areas increased from 739.78 million in April 2026 to 744.36 million in May 2026. Simultaneously, the subscription in rural areas also increased from 549.18 million to 550.11 million during the same period. The monthly growth rate of urban and rural wireless subscriptions stood at 0.62 per cent and 0.17 per cent, respectively.
