India, July 31 -- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently published data indicating that Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio collectively control 81.8% of the broadband market. Jio commands a 50.74% market share, while Airtel holds 31.06%. This refers to the combined broadband market, which includes both wireline and wireless services. The data pertains to the first quarter of FY26, ending on 30 June 2025.

Vodafone Idea holds a market share of just 13%, while BSNL accounts for 3.44%. Jio and Airtel are actively targeting consumers in the home internet segment with the launch of their respective AirFiber services. In contrast, Vodafone Idea and BSNL have struggled to compete meaningfully in this area. While the market can...