Reliance Jio Witnesses Robust User Growth in May, While Vodafone Idea Sustains Subscriber Losses

Reliance Jio continues to assert its dominance in the Indian telecom market, surpassing its competitor Airtel in net subscriber additions for the month of May. The latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) reveals that Jio added an impressive 30.4 lakh new users during this period. In comparison, Airtel managed to acquire 13.3 lakh new subscribers, lagging behind Jio’s robust growth.

Vodafone Idea, one of the major telecom operators in India, faced a significant decline in its subscriber base during the month of May 2023, as per the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The report indicates that Vodafone Idea lost a considerable 28 lakh users during this period.

In the month of May, Reliance Jio maintained its position as the leading telecom operator in India with a net subscriber base of 43.6 crore. Airtel, on the other hand, had a net subscriber base of 37.2 crore during the same period, indicating its strong presence in the market but trailing behind Jio’s numbers.

Vodafone Idea, however, faced a decline in its user base and reported a decreased net subscriber count of 23 crore in May. The dip in Vodafone Idea’s subscriber numbers highlights the challenges the company continues to grapple with amid the intense competition in the Indian telecom sector.

According to the latest data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the number of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) requests increased from 83.06 crore at the end of April 2023 to 84.2 crore at the end of May 2023. This signifies a rise in the total number of MNP requests processed since the implementation of Mobile Number Portability in the country.

According to the latest data, in the month of May 2023, a total of 11.47 million subscribers in India submitted their requests for Mobile Number Portability (MNP). This figure indicates the number of individuals who sought to switch their mobile service provider while retaining their existing phone number.

In a significant development for the Indian telecom sector, Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Tuesday that telecom operators have successfully installed over 3 lakh 5G mobile sites within just 10 months since the launch of the 5G service. This achievement signifies the rapid progress made in rolling out 5G infrastructure across the country.

The installation of 3 lakh 5G mobile sites has been accomplished in 714 districts, showcasing a wide-scale deployment of the next-generation wireless technology. This extensive coverage is expected to bring improved connectivity and enhanced mobile data services to a large number of people in various regions.

Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took to the social media platform Koo to announce the ongoing progress of the world’s fastest 5G rollout in India. According to his statement, telecom operators have successfully installed over 3 lakh 5G mobile sites across 714 districts in the country.

As of the present time, 5G services were launched in India in October 2022. Currently, two major telecom operators, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, are actively rolling out 5G services in the country.

The data shared by the Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals that within just 10 months of the 5G service launch on October 1, last year, over 3 lakh 5G sites have been successfully installed in India. This accomplishment highlights the rapid progress and efficiency of the world’s fastest 5G rollout in the country.

According to official data, the installation of 5G sites in India has seen impressive progress since the launch of the service. Within the first five months of the 5G service launch on October 1, 2022, 1 lakh 5G sites were installed across the country. Subsequently, within eight months from the launch date, the number of installed 5G sites reached the milestone of 2 lakh.