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  • Who Provides The Best Wifi Mesh Router?

    Who Provides The Best Wifi Mesh Router?

    A dependable and fast internet connection is a necessity nowadays. As smart devices increasingly dominate our lives and high-speed internet fuels activities from gaming to streaming, the need for effective and uninterrupted internet connectivity has surged dramatically.

    Here’s introducing the wireless mesh router – an innovative fix created to remove dead spots and provide reliable, fast Wi-Fi throughout every part of your house. However, the question persists: who offers India’s best mesh WiFi router? The solution can be found with ACT (Atria Convergence Technologies Ltd.) and its advanced offerings. Let’s take a look at what we have on offer!

    Why Choose a Mesh Router for Your Home?

    Before exploring ACT’s amazing offerings, it’s crucial to comprehend why a mesh router is revolutionary. In contrast to conventional routers, which often have difficulty providing steady coverage in spacious or multi-level homes, a mesh Wi-Fi router employs several nodes (or pods) to cover your entire area with robust and dependable internet. Whether using your home office, watching Netflix in the living room, or playing games in the basement, a wireless mesh router guarantees you remain connected without disruptions.

    Moreover, mesh router extenders effortlessly connect with the main node, eliminating the need for various network names or manual transitions between networks. This makes it a perfect option for homes with many devices and high internet consumption.

    ACT’s Game-Changing Mesh Router Plans

    ACT is a brand that distinguishes itself in terms of providing exceptional connectivity and unmatched value. ACT provides plans tailored to various needs, ensuring every customer receives an optimal mesh Wi-Fi experience. Let’s examine their best mesh wifi router in India plans:

    1. ACT Sprint Mesh Pod Bundled

    ●    Speed: 200 Mbps 
    ●    Data: Unlimited 
    ●    Mesh Routers Included: 2 
    ●    Price: ₹999/month

    This budget mesh router plan is perfect for small to medium-sized households. With speeds of 200 Mbps, it’s ideal for HD streaming, video conferencing, and moderate gaming. Including two mesh routers ensures seamless connectivity across your home, even in tricky spots like balconies or kitchens. If you want to buy mesh wifi router at the most affordable pricing, the ACT Sprint Mesh Pod Bundled plan is your go-to.

    2. ACT Storm Mesh Pod

    ●    Speed: 400 Mbps 
    ●    Data: Unlimited 
    ●    Mesh Routers Included: 2 
    ●    Price: ₹1250/month

    For those who need a little more power, the ACT Storm Mesh Pod plan delivers blazing-fast speeds of 400 Mbps. Whether downloading large files, hosting virtual meetings, or indulging in 4K streaming, this plan has you covered. The wireless mesh router setup ensures that every device in your home gets optimal speeds without lag or buffering.

    3. ACT Storm Bonanza Mesh

    ●    Speed: 400 Mbps 
    ●    Data: Unlimited 
    ●    Mesh Routers Included: 2 
    ●    Additional Benefits: Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5, Sony LIV, Sun NXT, Yupp TV, and 300+ live TV channels 
    ●    Price: ₹1600/month

    The ACT Storm Bonanza Mesh plan is the ultimate choice for entertainment enthusiasts. Combining high-speed internet with premium OTT subscriptions, this plan transforms your home into a digital haven. Whether you’re binge-watching your favourite series or catching up on live TV, the included mesh routers ensure flawless connectivity throughout.

    Why ACT Stands Out in the Mesh Router Market

    Choosing the best mesh WiFi router provider in India can be daunting, but ACT makes the decision easy with its stellar combination of technology, affordability, and added perks. Here’s why ACT is the preferred choice:

    1. Seamless Connectivity

    ACT’s mesh routers are engineered to ensure uninterrupted coverage throughout every corner of your home. Bid farewell to irritating dead zones and poor signals. Thanks to ACT’s cutting-edge mesh technology, you can experience seamless internet connectivity wherever you go.

    2. Amazing Worth for Your Money

    ACT offers exceptional value, whether looking for an affordable mesh router plan or a premium package filled with entertainment choices. Due to its attractive pricing and strong features, ACT stands out as the wirelessmesh router market leader.

    3. Lightning-Quick Speeds

    ACT provides reliable high-speed internet designed for contemporary demands. Ranging from 200 Mbps for light users to 400 Mbps for intensive tasks, there is a plan suitable for all.

    4. Exclusive Entertainment Upgrades

    With the ACT Storm Bonanza Mesh plan, you receive not just an excellent mesh router extender system. You can also gain access to premium OTT services as well.

    5. Simple Installation and Upkeep

    ACT offers the best mesh routers created for easy installation and low maintenance. The intuitive interface allows easy monitoring and management of your network, making it accessible for users without technical expertise.

    Who Should Opt for ACT’s Mesh Router Plans?

    ACT’s mesh router offerings target a diverse range of users, including:

    ●    Households: Guarantees that each individual has constant internet access for work, learning, and leisure activities.  
    ●    Gamers: Experience seamless gaming sessions with rapid speeds and minimal latency.  
    ●    Content Creators: Share high-quality videos and stream seamlessly.  
    ●    Entertainment Lovers: Enjoy your preferred films and series with ACT’s exclusive OTT subscriptions.

    How to Begin with ACT’s Mesh Router Options

    Accessing ACT’s top mesh Wi-Fi router options is easy. Here’s the method:

    ●    Select a Plan: Pick the option that aligns most with your requirements and financial considerations.  
    ●    Contact ACT: Connect with ACT through their website or customer service. 
    ●    Experience Effortless Connectivity: Discover the transformation with ACT’s advanced wireless mesh router technology.

    Summary

    In terms of providing the finest mesh Wi-Fi router in India, ACT’s offerings are unparalleled. By combining speed, coverage, cost-effectiveness, and entertainment advantages, ACT guarantees all customers an exceptional internet experience. Whether you’re looking for an affordable mesh router option or a comprehensive plan with OTT extras, ACT offers choices for everyone. Don’t accept inadequate connectivity. Get an ACT mesh Wi-Fi router plan today and turn your home into a fast, entertainment-filled paradise. Bid farewell to dead zones and welcome uninterrupted internet – with ACT.

    About ACT

    Established in 2000, ACT is one of India’s biggest broadband service providers. The firm is known for its creative solutions and focus on customer satisfaction. Driven by a goal to provide uninterrupted connectivity and unmatched value, ACT constantly sets new standards in the sector.

    Contact Information:

    Atria Convergence Technologies Ltd.  
    Customer Support: +91 9945999459 
    Email: helpdesk@actcorp.in

    Choose ACT today and experience the future of home connectivity with the best mesh Wi-Fi router plans in India! 
     

  • ACT Karya together to transform tech landscape for livelihood opportunities to rural communities

    ACT Karya together to transform tech landscape for livelihood opportunities to rural communities

    Mumbai: ACT, an Indian venture philanthropy organisation has announced its support to Karya, a startup that leverages technology as a means to provide livelihood and up-skilling opportunities to disadvantaged communities. The Rs 4 Cr grant aims to support Karya in its vision to bring 100 million people out of poverty by building ethical data collection methods that fairly compensate its workers, most of whom are primarily from rural India.

    ACT director Aakanksha Gulati said, “Karya’s strong tech DNA has allowed them to show exponential growth over the last two years in generating high quality Indian-language data sets to train Large Language Models (LLMs) for a variety of AI use cases. At the same time, this DNA is also deeply rooted in the mission of uplifting India’s most vulnerable out of poverty. This potent combination has enabled them to offer workers from underserved communities as much as 20 times the prevailing minimum wage in India. With our first joint grant from ACT For Education and ACT For Women verticals, we’re excited to support Karya in their journey to on board and help accelerate national as well as international demand for their data work and generate insights on the impact of this model on capacity building and income generation for individuals across rural India, with an emphasis on gender-specific nuances.”

    As per UNDP’s Multidimensional Poverty Index, ‘200 million people in India live in poverty. However, with the massive growth of AI across businesses, there is a huge demand for data to train AI/ML models. Karya is leveraging this opportunity by providing simplified data work to rural Indians through its micro tasking platform, the Karya App. Their solution democratises digital data work that has the potential to generate up to Rs 1500 in supplementary income for data collectors from underserved communities within a year and accelerate their social mobility. Additionally, through their ‘earn then learn model’, Karya also supports the workers with upskilling opportunities via Karya Learn and career guidance through Karya Grow.

    Karya co-founder Manu Chopra said, “We are thrilled about this partnership with ACT; their investment will enable Karya to dramatically accelerate our work and create even more meaningful impact. As an organisation committed to using technology to bring dignified, digital work opportunities to our communities, we are heartened to be a part of the ACT community and are deeply grateful for their support,” said Since its inception in 2021, Karya has impacted over 32,000 individuals (60 per cent of whom are women), across more than 25 states/UTs, who have received wages totalling Rs 4.5 Cr for the completion of more than 35Mn digital tasks.

     

  • ACT Fibernet signs L&K Saatchi & Saatchi India to manage its creative duties

    ACT Fibernet signs L&K Saatchi & Saatchi India to manage its creative duties

    Mumbai: Atria Convergence Technologies (ACT) has appointed L&K Saatchi & Saatchi India as its creative agency. The agency won the business as part of a hotly contested multi-agency pitch and will manage full-service responsibilities for the brand including advertising, brand activation, digital and PR.

    To be managed by the team in Mumbai, the agency has been brought on board to actualise ACT Fibernet efforts to consolidate and grow the category in markets where it enjoys a leadership position as well as to establish significant brand presence in newer markets.

    Commenting on the new partnership, ACT Fibrenet senior vice president Ravi Karthik said, “As home internet specialists, ACT Fibernet has always believed that great customer experience stems from a fine balance – the right combination of technology, service quality and expertise. L&K Saatchi & Saatchi demonstrated the right balance of business understanding, passion and creative ability through the pitch process. We’re confident they are the right partners for us as we continue to grow from strength to strength.”  

    Adding his views, L&K Saatchi & Saatchi executive vice president & business head Nikhil Kumar said, “It’s a pleasure to have the ACT team on board after a multi-agency pitch. Our ability to understand their hyper-local business dynamics, with special focus on the next stage of growth, gave us the edge in the boardroom. We aim to maintain this benchmark of delivery, keeping in mind the dynamics of the category & look forward to partnering with them as an extension of their business & marketing teams.”

  • Jio maintains lead in wired broadband subscriber addition

    Jio maintains lead in wired broadband subscriber addition

    KOLKATA: The growth of home broadband users in India continues as it gains 3.8 lakh (0.38 million) subscribers in January 2021 to reach a base of 22.67 million. Among the top players, Mukesh Ambani-led Jio has maintained its lead in subscriber addition with 1.8 lakh new users, according to telecom subscription data published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

    Currently, Jio has 2.25 million subscribers overall, narrowing the gap with rival Airtel. Considerably, Jio recently launched seven tariff plans for micro, small, medium enterprises (MSMEs). Its new tariff plans can address 15-20 million customer base among 50 million underserved small enterprises, the Bank of America (BofA) said earlier.

    Airtel has also expanded its subscriber base adding 90,000 (0.09 million) subscribers in the month to reach 2.90 million base.  “Home broadband category is at the cusp in terms of growth. Ever since the Covid2019 crisis and growth of work from home, study from home, there has been an explosion of home broadband. The increased penetration of streaming services has also resulted in acceleration of home broadband,” Bharti Airtel India and South Asia MD & CEO Gopal Vittal said in an earnings discussion.

    State-run BSNL has again lost subscribers, down to 7.69 million subscribers. Two other leading private players – Atria Convergence Limited (ACT) and Hathway – have also gained 20,000 and 10,000 new subscribers respectively.

    The wired broadband segment saw adequate growth in 2020 by adding 31.5 lakh new subscribers to reach an overall 22.29 million subscribers in December 2020.

  • Wired broadband sector adds 3.9 lakh users in October

    Wired broadband sector adds 3.9 lakh users in October

    KOLKATA: As the number of internet users in India is reaching new levels gradually, having crossed 700 million in 2020, the home broadband sector also continues to grow. The sector has reached 21.51 million subscribers in October, albeit accounting for a meagre share of the overall base yet. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) report, the wired broadband segment has added 3.9 lakh new users in the month. But overall the  total number of broadband users has gone up from 726.32 million to 734.82 million subscribers in October; with mobile device users totting up  to 712.67 million, registering  1.15 per cent growth.

    The top five wired broadband service providers were BSNL, Bharti Airtel, Atria Convergence Technologies (ACT), Jio , Hathway. The state- run broadband service provider BSNL has lost 5 lakhs users.

    (Source: TRAI) 

    Among other services, Jio has added highest users in the month to reach 1.70 million by adding 1.8 lakh users. Jio Fiber added most wired broadband subscribers in September too. Bharti Airtel’s home broadband service also expanded its market share by adding 70,000 subscribers. While the deep-pocketedplayers keep expanding their footprints, other players like ACT, Hathway have not been able to add significant users in the month. However, ACT has witnessed decent growth in 2020.

    A recent report from Motilal Oswal highlighted that the  home broadband subscriber growth has been modest in the past five years, with annual CAGR of just five per cent. But the financial firm  added that the segment has a minuscule $2 billion market size, accounting for only nine per cent share of the country’s Rs 1.7 trillion wireless market.

    “It has largely been an urban product, with low penetration of seven per cent – due to limited network connectivity with just 80–100m estimated home passes – which has restricted subscriber growth. This has given way to increased wireless consumption in India, which has a far easier and convenient installation/activation,” it added.

  • Why last mile monopoly is a roadblock in broadband growth

    Why last mile monopoly is a roadblock in broadband growth

    KOLKATA: Demand for broadband connectivity has existed in India for a while, but recently, calls for better quality of service are growing increasingly strident. While the existing cable TV infrastructure could play a potential role in delivering broadband, last mile monopoly is one of the major factors that prevent the growth of the sector through infrastructure sharing.

    In response to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s consultation paper, one of the largest broadcasters – Star India stated that there is still a problem of last mile monopoly in the cable TV industry arising from exclusive deals between cable TV operators and Resident Welfare Associations (RWA).

    “Following TRAI recommendation on ‘In-Building Access by Telecom Service Providers’ in January, the DoT in November 2019 issued an advisory to all telecom service licensees to share in-building infrastructure to share infrastructure in airports, railway stations, bus terminals, metro lines and hospitals etc. The MIB, as the licensor of all MSOs, must issue a similar advisory for sharing of cable TV operators’ in-building infrastructure and infrastructures within a particular RWA,” Star India said.

    The broadcaster mentioned that 1,600 MSOs and 60,000 LCOs have laid a vast network of copper coaxial and fibre network connecting 8.3 crore households. It suggested that since these are private networks and do not utilise scarce spectrum, the government should exempt cable operators with Internet Service Provider (ISP) license from paying AGR for a minimum period of five years, provided that they operationalise them within six months of obtaining ISP license. According to the broadcaster, this will incentivise cable TV operators to provide broadband services and instantaneously increase wired broadband connectivity from 1.9 crores to around 10 crores.

    Leading ISP Atria Convergence Technologies Ltd also pointed out that there is a huge monopoly in providing cable TV services as the dominant LCO takes over a particular area by tying up with a single MSO and completely stifles the competition by preventing entry of other LCOs and MSOs in the given area.

    “Wired ISPs are seen as a threat by the LCOs and the same usually results in sabotage of network assets of the wired ISPs. If wired ISPs need to actively collaborate with LCOs, then these prevalent practices in cable TV industry should be curtailed and arrangements between ISPs and LCO should be left to market forces,” it added.

  • What is hindering the fixed broadband growth in India?

    What is hindering the fixed broadband growth in India?

    KOLKATA: The last few years have seen a major explosion in internet usage, especially post Covid2019 crisis with the boom of digital payments, e-commerce, online video consumption, e-learning. Despite the huge scope, fixed broadband sector has seen a tepid growth in India, unlike mobile broadband. Issues like poor optical fibre infrastructure, high capex cost for ground networks, hardship in obtaining Right to Way (RoW) permission are deterring the expansion of the sector, as major players have commented in response to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) consultation paper.

    GTPL Hathway pointed out three main reasons for the poor subscription of fixed broadband service – lack of availability, affordability, accessibility. The MSO has pointed out that more and more optical fibre infrastructure in the access network needs to be rolled out across the country. Along with the high capex cost involved in rolling out of last-mile access network, obtaining NoC and RoW permissions at several levels of authority for laying cable also prevents the development, as per the MSO.

     “Fixed-line services are capex intensive as the provider needs to invest a lot of funds in providing the services in the ground networking and also at the subscriber end so availability is very limited so is the subscription,” Siti Networks said.

    However, one of the largest Internet Service Providers in India, Atria Convergence Technologies (ACT) has denied that the subscription rate of fixed broadband is low. But the reach of the optical fibre cable network needs to be greatly improved upon, ACT said.

    The telecom service provider Bharti Airtel echoed the same sentiment. Lack of single window clearance and the complicated and time-consuming process for obtaining RoW permissions coupled with exorbitant fees result in unviable commercial fibre deployments, it said.

    “Another hindrance to creating a viable fixed-line network is the cost TSPs incur in installing and maintaining the infrastructure of a fixed network. Also, the additional burden of license fees of 8 per cent on AGR further reduces the commercial viability of such networks,” Airtel added. Moreover, several government and private projects for road widening, laying of electrical cables, maintenance of water and sewer pipelines result in damage to the laid fibre, it mentioned.

    GTPL Hathway mentioned that less than 15 per cent of wireline broadband connections are working on FTTH technology. Commenting about the slower growth of fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) in the country, Siti Networks said the absence of local supply chain is a major issue. The ISP added that the government should take the initiative in developing a robust supply chain in the country in order to facilitate local production to ensure sufficient inventory.

    “The wired broadband penetration is capital intensive and it’s difficult to lure financial investors to this industry due to slow reachability, fees, and taxes applicable on the sector,” ACT added. The ISP also noted that ease in the policy framework for promoting FTTH connectivity will result in-service providers providing an affordable and better quality of services which in turn, will enable the public at large to subscribe to these services.

    While the local cable operators in the country could play significant role in fixed broadband growth, there are several factors like non-lucrative business model, the burden of AGR issues, high cost for obtaining ISP license, requirement of high capex for upgrading to new technology that is holding them back from providing broadband services. 

  • Indian broadband subscribers growth down in July 2020

    Indian broadband subscribers growth down in July 2020

    BENGALURU: Indian broadband internet subscribers growth for the month ended 31 July 2020 (Jul-20) was less than half (49.6 per cent) of the growth in Jun-20 as per the latest Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) data. The broadband subscriber base grew by just 71.7 lakh in Jul-20 as compared to 1.447 crore in the previous month.

    Overall, in calendar year 2020, the country has seen addition of 4.347 crore broadband internet subcribers or 6.2 per cent growth until Jul-20. Apr-20, the first month of the Covid2019 lockdown, had seen broadband internet subscribers decline by 1.13 crore.

    There were 70.54 crore broadband internet subscribers in India in Jul-20 as compared to 66.194 crore in Jan-20 and 69.823 crore in Jun-20.  

    The top five service providers constituted 98.91 percent market share of the total broadband subscribers at the end of July-20. These service providers were Reliance Jio with 40.196 crore, followed by Airtel with 15.574 crore, Vodafone Idea with 11.527 crore, the public sector BSNL with 2.303 crore, and Atria Convergence Technologies with 16.9 lakh broadband internet subscribers.

    Mobile devices users (Phones and dongles)

    The largest growth driver has been through mobile devices, which include phones and dongles, with addition of 4.254 crore broadband internet subscribers or a 6.2 per cent growth in CY 2020 until Jul-20. Mobile devices are the largest platform for broadband internet in India with a more than 97 per cent share of subscribers. There were 68.464 crore broadband internet subscribers through mobile devices in Jul-20 as compared to 64.219 crore in Jan-20 and 67.779 crore in Jun-20.

    The top five wireless broadband service providers in Jul-20 were Jio with 40.08 crore, Airtel with 15.325 crore, Vodafone Idea with 11.526 crore, BSNL with 1.517 crore, and Tikona Infinet Ltd with 3 lakh subscribers.

    Wired broadband internet subscribers

    The second largest broadband internet services platform with a 28-29 per cent share of broadband internet is the wireline or wired platform. This segment has witnessed a growth of 4.9 per cent in Jul-20 as compared to the beginning of the year, with the addition of 9.9 lakh subscribers, for a total of 2.013 crore subscribers in Jul-20.

    The top five wired broadband service providers in Jul-20 were BSNL with 78.6 lakh subscribers, Airtel with 24.9 lakh, Atria Convergence Technologies with 16.9 lakh, Jio with 11.6 lakh, and Hathway Cable & Datacom at 10.1 lakh subscribers.

    Fixed wireless subscribers (Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, Point-to-Point Radio & VSAT)

    Fixed Wireless platform (Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, point-to-point radio & VSAT) is the smallest of the three with about 0.09 per cent share of the total broadband internet subscribers in the country. This platform has seen growth 0f 4.7 per cent in CY 2020 until Jul-20 to 6.4 lakh subscribers, as compared to 6.1 lakh subscribers in Jan-20.

  • Jio overtakes Hathway wired broadband subscriber base in Jun-20

    Jio overtakes Hathway wired broadband subscriber base in Jun-20

    BENGALURU: Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio Infocomm (Jio) has been the largest broadband internet services provider in the country – a major portion of its subscriber base is wireless internet – through the mobile phone. However, the player is also making strides in terms of customer acquisition for its wireline broadband internet services. Per Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) data for the month ended 30 June 2020 (Jun-20), Jio climbed up one spot to fourth place in terms of wireline broadband internet subscribers, pushing down its sister company Hathway Cable & Datacom (Hathway) to fifth rank. Overall, wired broadband internet subscriber base grew 2.29 percent month-on-month (m-o-m) to 1.982 crore (198.2 lakh, 19.82 million) in Jun-20 from 1.938 crore (193.8 lakh, 19.38 crore) in May-19. Jio’s wireline subscriber base grew 9.3 percent m-o-m in Jun-19 to 0.106 crore (10.6 lakh, 1.06 million) from 0.097 crore (9.7 lakh, 0.97 million) in May-20.

    The public sector Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) had the largest wireline internet subscriber base of 0.79 crore (79 lakh, 7.9 million) in Jun-19 as compared to 0.793 crore (79.3 lakh, 7.93 million) in the previous month. Bharati Airtel (Airtel) was ranked second in terms of wireline broadband subscriber base. The telecom major closed June 2020 with 0.247 crore (24.7 lakh, 2.47 million) subscribers, up by around 60,000 as compared to the 0.241 crore (24.1 lakh, 2.41 million) wireline broadband subscribers in May-20. 

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    At third place was Atria Convergence Technologies (ACT) with 0.168 crore (16.8 lakh, 1.68 million). Subscribers as compared to 0.164 crore (16.4 lakh, 1.64 million).As mentioned above, Jio was ranked fourth followed by Hathway at fifth rank. Hathway subscriber base grew by 70,000 to 0.097 crore (9.7 lakh, 0.97 million) in Jun-20 from 0.09 crore (9 lakh, 0.9 million) in May-20. Please refer to the figure below:

    All Broadband Internet Subscribers

    Subscriber base across All Broadband Internet platforms grew 2.11 percent in Jun-20 to 69.823 crore (6,982.3 lakh, 698.23 million) from 68.377 crore (6,837.7 lakh, 683.77 million) at the end of the previous week. Subscriber base growth was led by Mobile devices users to 67.779 crore (6,777.9 lakh, 677.79 million) at the end of Jun-20 from 66.378 crore (6,637.8 lakh, 663.78 million) in May-30. Fixed wireless subscribers (Wi-I, Wi-Max, Point-to-Point Radio and VSAT) grew by 2.23 percent to 0.063 crore (6.3 lakh, 0.63 million) in Jun-20 from 0.061 crore (6.1 lakh, 0.61 million) above. Data for wireline subscribers have been indicated above.

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    Please refer to the figure below:

    The top five service providers constituted 98.93 percent market share of the total broadband subscribers at the end of June-20. These service providers wereJio with 39.831 crore (3,9831 lakh, 398.31 million), Airtel 15.13 crore (1,513 lakh, 151.30 million), Vodafone Idea with 11.645 crore (1,164.5 lakh, 116.45 million), BSNL 2.3 crore (230 lakh, 23 million) and ACT with 0.168 crore (16.8 lakh, 1.68 million).

    As on 30th June, 2020, the top five Wireless Broadband Service providers were Jio with 38.725 crore (3,972.5 lakh, 397.25 million), Bharti Airtel with 14.884 crore (1,488.4 lakh, 148.84 million), Vodafone Idea with 11.644 crore (1,164.4 lakh, 116.44 million), BSNL with 1.51 crore (151 lakh, 15.10 million) and MTNL with 0.016 crore (1.6 lakh, 0.16 million).

  • Wired broadband subscriber base sees turnaround in May

    Wired broadband subscriber base sees turnaround in May

    KOLKATA: After seeing a dip in April, the number of broadband subscribers reached 683.77 million at the end of May with an overall growth of 1.13 per cent.

    The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the telecom subscription data as on May 2020. As per the report, the top five service providers constituted 98.93 per cent market share of the total broadband subscribers at the end of May.  The wired broadband sector has emerged as the top gainer with a growth of 1.88 per cent. However, home broadband footprint growth remains sluggish in the country. As on 31st May, 2020, the top five Wireless Broadband Service providers were Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd (392.75 million), Bharti Airtel (143.55 million), Vodafone Idea (113.05 million), BSNL (14.14 million) and MTNL (0.29 million).  

    Overall subscriber growth: 

    Reliance Jio has added 3.73 million subscribers reaching 393.72 million overall. Among the top five players, Atria Convergence remains one of the top gainers touching a subscriber base of 1.64 million. At the end of last December, its subscriber base was at 1.52 million. Among other players, Bharti Airtel has seen an addition of 1.2 million subscribers, standing at 145.96 million subscriber base. 1.68 million new users have subscribed to Vodafone Idea’s broadband network in the month. State-run BSNL has also gained 0.53 million new subscribers. 

    Segment-wise growth:

    Among the telecom providers, Jio has gained in the wired broadband sector also as it has added 0.07 million in May. On the other hand, Airtel has lost 0.03 million subscribers. The top five Wired Broadband Service providers were BSNL (7.93 million), Bharti Airtel (2.41 million), Atria Convergence Technologies (1.64 million), Hathway Cable & Datacom (0.97 million) and Reliance Jio (0.97 million).