Lionel Sujay Vailshery
Research expert covering cloud computing and emerging tech industries
Mobile communications in India - statistics & facts
The telecommunication market across India was the second largest in the world. The subscriber base was more than 1.15 billion at the end of 2024. Strong consumer demand and favorable policies from the Indian government played an instrumental role in the growth of the industry. The first commercial mobile phone service in India was launched by Modi Group along with the Australian telecom giant, Telstra. Because of the high call rates per minute, only the top income earners were able to use mobile phones back then. However, since the 1990’s, mobile communication in India has become more and more popular, and the services provided went beyond just texting and calling.
