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India adds 5.7 million active mobile users in October as Jio leads growth

SECTOR | 03 Dec 2025

Business Standard

India's active subscriber base rose sharply by 5.7 million in October, strongest show in five months, with Jio leading the pack with gains at 3.9 million, according to various analyst reports that crunched TRAI recent data. In its report, Jefferies said strong subscriber momentum for calender 2025 (year till date) and rising data penetration bode well for average revenue per user or ARPUs. "During October, sector's active subscriber base rose by 5.7 million to 1,094 million - highest monthly addition in last 5 months. Active subscriber base grew by about 34 million during CYTD'25 - the highest in eight years," it said. Jio's active subscriber gains were at 3.9 million (to 476 million) in October, with Bharti Airtel at nearly 2.8 million (the nine-month high pushing the count to 392 million), while Vodafone Idea lost 0.4 million. Jio added more active subscribers than Bharti Airtel for the eighth straight month, Jefferies said. In its note, ICICI Securities said Jio's active subscr

Sanchar Saathi app downloads jump 10 times to nearly 6 lakh on Tuesday: DoT sources

SECTOR | 03 Dec 2025

Business Line

Opposition leaders and a section of industry experts have criticised the Department of Telecom order to pre-install the app on all mobile phones alleging that it is meant for snooping' and violating privacy of citizens

Sanchar Saathi app downloads jump 10 times on Dec 2; up from 60K to 600K

Business Standard | 03 Dec 2025 9 more

Sanchar Sathi App: What Does Point 7b Of Government Circular Say Around Disabling App

NDTV Profit | 02 Dec 2025

Sanchar Saathi row: Compulsory apps 'troubling' for democracy, says Tharoor

Business Standard | 02 Dec 2025

BIF raises concerns over govt directive linking msg apps to active SIMs

Business Standard | 02 Dec 2025

Cong calls DoT direction to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app in new mobile phones 'unconstitutional'

Business Line | 02 Dec 2025

Unconstitutional: Congress slams mandatory Sanchar Saathi pre-installation

Business Standard | 02 Dec 2025

Centre directs all mobile makers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app

Business Line | 01 Dec 2025

SIM-Binding Mandatory: DoT Orders WhatsApp, Telegram, Others To Comply Within 90Days

NDTV Profit | 01 Dec 2025

DoT directs mandatory Sanchar Saathi pre-installation, SIM-binding rules

Business Standard | 01 Dec 2025

Telcos urge DoT to mandate SMS OTP as primary factor to curb fraud

Business Standard | 01 Dec 2025

Arattai says DoT's SIM-binding rule adds security, working to comply within deadline

SECTOR | 02 Dec 2025

Business Line

OPPO A6x 5G launches at Rs 12,499 with 6500mAh battery and 120Hz display

SECTOR | 02 Dec 2025

Business Standard

OPPO has launched the A6x 5G in India with a 6,500mAh battery, Dimensity 6300 chipset, 120Hz display and AI GameBoost features, starting at Rs 12,499

COAI welcomes DoT's SIM-linking mandate for messaging apps

SECTOR | 01 Dec 2025

Business Line

At present, app-based communication services link to a subscriber's mobile SIM card only once during initial installation and verification

Businesses to face significant disruption due to DoT's latest SIM-linking order

Business Line | 01 Dec 2025

TRAI Data Shows Strong Subscriber Gains For Airtel, RJio In October; Vodafone Idea Slips ICICI Securities

SECTOR | 01 Dec 2025

NDTV Profit

Bharti Airtel's active subs base increased 2.7 million, and showed acceleration after multiple months, to 392 million.

Cyclone Ditwah: DoT launches 24x7 connectivity control room to safeguard network connectivity

SECTOR | 30 Nov 2025

Business Line

Cyclone Ditwah has triggered rain in several parts of Tamil Nadu.

Messaging Apps like WhatsApp to work only with active SIM; DoT tightens cyber norms

Business Line | 30 Nov 2025 3 more

DoT makes SIM-linking mandatory for messaging apps

Business Line | 29 Nov 2025

DoT mandates device-SIM binding for using communication OTT apps in India

Business Standard | 29 Nov 2025

DoT mandates device-SIM binding for using communication OTT apps in India

Business Standard | 29 Nov 2025

NSE, BSE slap 5.42-lakh penalty on MTNL for non-compliance

SECTOR | 30 Nov 2025

Business Line

MTNL said that it is a public sector undertaking and all appointments are made by the administrative ministry, which is the DoT.

Jio continues strongest growth in mobile and broadband users in October 2025: TRAI data

SECTOR | 29 Nov 2025

Business Line

The TRAI data showed that Jio added the highest number of active mobile users in October 2025, strengthening its position in the wireless market

Jio, Airtel, BSNL Add Mobile Users; Vodafone Idea's Pool Shrinks

NDTV Profit | 28 Nov 2025

Canara raises 3.5K cr through AT1 bonds; Bharati Telecom raises Rs 8.5k cr

SECTOR | 28 Nov 2025

Business Standard

Canara Bank has raised 3,500 cr through its first at1 bond issue of FY26, while Bharti telecom secured 8,500 cr via short-tenor bonds to refinance upcoming maturities amid rising bank bond activity