Telecom Sector

India's telecommunication sector, now the second-largest globally, serves over 1.19 billion subscribers, boasts ~85% tele-density, and supports 4+ million jobs. In FY24–25, it contributed roughly 6–6.5% of GDP, driven by 5G deployment, expanding broadband, and significant equipment exports.

Recent Developments

  • C-DOT and IIT Roorkee partnered to develop mmWave transceivers for rural 5G connectivity under the Telecom Technology Development Fund.
  • India’s Bharat 6G Alliance to partner with European telecom body for 6G development.
  • Push for fiberising telecom towers—currently at 36%—with a target of 12 lakh towers.
  • Broadband subscribers grew from 149.75M (FY16) to 846.57M (FY23); 813.08M wireless users.
  • Average data use per user jumped from ....
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