| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India crossed 1 billion (100 crore) broadband subscribers |
| Date | November 2025 |
| Source | Data released by Press Information Bureau (PIB) |
| Subscriber Count | 100.37 crore by November 2025 |
| Historical Growth | - November 2015: 131.49 million (13.15 crore)<br>- November 2025: 100.37 crore<br>- Six-fold increase in a decade |
| Key Drivers | - Affordable mobile data<br>- Competitive telecom markets<br>- Expansion of 4G and 5G networks<br>- Large scale optical fiber infrastructure rollout<br>- Digital India initiatives<br>- Rising smartphone penetration in rural and semi-urban areas |
| Significance | - Reflects socio-economic transformation<br>- Strengthens digital governance and service delivery<br>- Boosts financial inclusion through digital payments<br>- Enables online education, telemedicine, and e-commerce<br>- Supports startups, innovation, and the digital economy |
| Global Position | Places India among the world's largest digital and connected societies |
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