Telecommunications (DoT) declared 2025 a landmark year for India's telecom sector, with unprecedented subscriber growth, 5G rollout acceleration, and infrastructure investments surpassing ₹2 lakh crore. This digital surge positions India as a global leader in connectivity and broadband penetration.
Sector Surge
DoT's annual review highlighted transformative progress amid policy reforms like spectrum auctions and right-of-way easing. Subscriber base crossed 1.2 billion, driven by affordable data plans and Jio-Airtel dominance, while 5G sites exceeded 5 lakh, covering 95% population.
Key Highlights
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Subscriber Milestone: Active connections hit 1.17 billion; rural teledensity jumped 10% to 58%, bridging urban-rural divide.
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5G Revolution: Nationwide coverage achieved; average speeds doubled to 300 Mbps, enabling IoT and enterprise adoption.
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Investment Influx: ₹2.5 lakh crore infused; fiberization reached 40% towers, supporting 6G R&D pilots.
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Financial Health: Sector revenue grew 15% to ₹3 lakh crore; ARPU rose to ₹200 amid tariff hikes.
India's telecom renaissance fuels Digital India 2.0 vision.
Sources: DoT Year-End Review, PIB releases, Economic Times.