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MUMBAI: The number of telephone subscribers in India increased to 621.28 Million at the end of March-2010 from 600.98 Million in February-2010, thereby registering a growth rate of 3.38%. With this, the overall Tele-density in India reaches 52.74.
Wireless Segment (GSM, CDMA & FWP)
Wireless subscriber base increased from 564.02 Million in February-2010 to 584.32 million at the end of March-2010 registering a growth of 3.60%. Wireless Tele-density stands at 49.60. Detailed statistics is at Annexure-I.
Service Provider wise Market Share as on 31-3-2010
Wireline Segment
Wireline subscriber base at the end of March 2010 remains at 36.96 Million, same as in February-2010. BSNL/MTNL, two PSU operators hold 84.77% of the Wireline market share. Overall Wireline teledensity is 3.14. Detailed statistics is at Annexure-II.
Service Provider wise Market Share as on 31-3-2010
Broadband (? 256 Kbps download)
Total Broadband subscriber base has increased from 8.59 million in February-2010 to 8.75 million in March-2010, there by showing a growth of 1.90%.
