Archive · 7 Jan 2026

India's Telecom and Broadcasting Growth in 2024-25

India's Telecom and Broadcasting Growth in 2024-25

India's telecom and broadcasting sectors grew a lot in 2024-25.

The country has over 1.2 billion telecom subscribers and nearly 1 billion internet users.

5G networks spread quickly, reaching almost all districts with over 4.69 lakh base stations and 25 crore users.

This fast rollout helps many industries like healthcare, education, and manufacturing.

The government also made new rules to improve services and protect consumers.

The broadcasting sector also grew, with many TV channels and radio stations.

The media and entertainment industry is now worth USD 2.5 trillion.

However, the TV industry is facing some challenges.

Advertising revenue is dropping, and fewer people are subscribing to pay TV.

This means the TV industry is making less money and needs to adapt to stay strong.

The regulators are now focusing on fixing these issues rather than just expanding.

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