Jio Edges Out BSNL In Wireline Subscriber Numbers During August

In the month of August, Jio beat out state-run BSNL to become the largest wireline service provider in India. 

The data released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) suggests that Jio consolidated 28.31 per cent of the total wireline subscriber base ahead of BSNL, which had 27.46 per cent of the pie. 

During August, BSNL reportedly lost 15,734 subscribers in the wireline category while Jio gained 2.6 lakh subscribers.

Combined state-run PSUs BSNL and MTNL still command 37.48 per cent of the wireline market share as on 31st August, 2022.

During the month, wireline subscribers increased from 25.63 million at the end of July to 25.97 million at the end of August-22. Net increase in the wireline subscriber base was 0.34 million with a monthly growth rate of 1.34 per cent. 

The share of urban and rural subscribers in total wireline subscribers were 92.35 per cent and 7.65 per cent respectively at the end of August, 2022.  

The Overall Wireline Tele-density in India increased from 1.86 per cent at the end of July to 1.88 per cent at the end of August. Urban and Rural Wireline Tele-density were 4.96 per cent and 0.22 per cent respectively during the same period.   

Meanwhile, Jio maintained and added to its leading position in the wireless segment by onboarding 32 lakh subscribers in August. The telco now commands 36.48 per cent of the total wireless subscriber base in India.