Fresh telecom subscription figures from TRAI show Reliance Jio leading monthly net additions with 2.4 million wireless users in August. Bharti Airtel followed closely, adding 2.1 million subscribers.

The numbers underline the continued momentum of India’s two largest private operators. Jio’s lead in net additions keeps it ahead in the race for new customers in a highly competitive market.

India’s mobile internet subscriber base has reached about 90 crore, according to recent data. Fixed broadband subscribers stand at 42.7 crore as of July 2026, TRAI figures show.

The steady additions reflect rising data consumption and wider 5G reach across the country. Operators are expected to keep competing hard on network quality and pricing to win new users.

The subscriber race has intensified as operators expand 5G coverage to smaller towns. Jio’s aggressive network rollout has helped it consistently top net additions. Airtel’s strong showing keeps the contest close at the top of the market. Vodafone Idea continues to work on stabilising its base after years of subscriber losses. Industry watchers say the next phase of growth will come from rural users upgrading to smartphones and data plans.