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India Internet Subscriptions Top 1.11 Billion As Rural Penetration Lags
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Moneycontrol•13-10-2026, 13:44
India Internet Subscriptions Top 1.11 Billion As Rural Penetration Lags
- •India internet subscriber base reached 1114.17 million at the end of June 2026, marking a 1.96 per cent growth from March.
- •Rural internet penetration remained low at 49.07 subscribers per 100 people compared to 129.03 in urban areas.
- •Wireless internet subscribers accounted for the vast majority at 1066.43 million, while wired subscribers stood at 47.73 million.
- •Monthly average revenue per user for the prepaid segment was higher at Rs 200.72 compared to Rs 114.26 for postpaid services.
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India's total internet subscriber base reached 1,114.17 million at the end of June 2026, marking an increase of 1.96 per cent from March.
National internet penetration stood at 77.94 subscribers per 100 people, reflecting a stark urban-rural divide with 129.03 subscribers in urban areas compared to just 49.07 in rural areas.
The monthly average revenue per user (ARPU) for the prepaid segment stood at Rs 200.72, whereas the postpaid segment recorded an ARPU of Rs 114.26 for the quarter ending June 2026.
