Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Reliance Jio Poised to Surpass T-Mobile in Fixed Wireless
Reliance Jio, an Indian telecom company, is close to becoming the biggest provider of wireless internet at home (Fixed Wireless Access) in the world.
They might beat T-Mobile from the US.
Jio has many users.
In May 2025, Jio had 5.9 million FWA users.
T-Mobile had 6.85 million subscribers in March 2025, but Jio's number is growing.
Jio is adding many new users overall.
The total number of people using phones and internet in India is very high.
Reliance Jio is expected to surpass T-Mobile as the largest Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) provider globally.
Jio had 5.9 million FWA users in May, following a reclassification of some subscribers.
T-Mobile reported 6.85 million FWA subscribers as of March 2025, while Jio had 6.88 million, including those on .
Jio's total subscriber base expanded by 2.7 million in May, reaching 475 million.
The Indian telecom subscriber base reached 1.207 billion in May.
- Who
- Reliance Jio and T-Mobile are the main companies involved.
- What
- Reliance Jio is set to potentially become the largest Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service provider globally, surpassing T-Mobile.
- When
- The report is based on data from May 2025, and Jio is expected to lead by the end of June 2025.
- Where
- Globally, with a primary focus on India and the United States.
- Why
- Jio's growth in subscribers and market share, as reported in the TRAI data, indicates a strong position for leadership in the FWA market.
- Jio FWA Subscribers (May 2025)
- 5.9 million
- Jio FWA Subscribers (including )
- 6.88 million
- T-Mobile FWA Subscribers (March 2025)
- 6.85 million
- Jio Total Subscribers (May)
- 475 million
- India's Telecom Subscriber Base (May)
- 1.207 billion