Reliance Jio Edges Out BSNL As Top Fixed Line Broadband Provider
NDTV
Reliance Jio has overtaken state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to become the top service provider in the fixed landline broadband segment
Reliance Jio has overtaken state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to become the top service provider in the fixed landline broadband segment, according to the monthly telecom subscribers report published by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
The Mukesh Ambani-led company with 4.34 million customers, has managed to edge out BSNL, an established player in the sector for around 20 years, in just two years of commercial roll out of its fixed-line broadband services.
Reliance Jio's fixed-line broadband customer base increased to 4.34 million in November 2021 from 4.16 million in October 2021.
At the same time, BSNL's customer base declined to 4.2 million in November 2021 from 4.72 million in October 2021. Bharti Airtel's fixed line broadband customer base stood at 4.08 million in November.
