Bharti Airtel Leads Wireless Subscriber Additions in October 2024: TRAI Report
Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”) recorded the highest net wireless subscriber additions in October 2024, according to the latest Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) report. Airtel added 1.93 million mobile subscribers during the month, reflecting steady growth amid a shifting telecom landscape.
Key Insights from the TRAI Report
- Airtel’s Subscriber Growth: Airtel added 1,928,263 wireless users, marking a significant milestone.
- Industry Trends: Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea reported subscriber losses of 3.76 million and 1.98 million, respectively. State-run BSNL added 501,224 users, while MTNL saw a marginal decline of 2,273 users.
- Overall Market Dynamics: The total wireless user base in India fell slightly by 0.29%, decreasing from 1,153.72 million in September to 1,150.42 million in October 2024.
Leadership Across Key Metrics
- Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Connections: Airtel holds the largest market share at 51.82% with 29.08 million connections, followed by Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio.
- Visitor Location Register (VLR) Performance: Airtel achieved a 99.48% active subscriber rate, the highest among telecom operators, underlining network reliability and quality.
