Airtel surpasses Jio and BSNL in download speed and quality for home broadband

According to a recent report by OpenSignal, Airtel has surpassed Reliance Jio and BSNL in the Indian home broadband market in terms of internet speed, video playback, and network reliability. However, Jio still holds a strong position in the market based on the number of subscribers. Jio's dominance remains intact in adding new customers, especially in the Fixed Wireless Internet (FWA) segment.

OpenSignal's data shows that by the end of June 2026, the number of Jio AirFiber subscribers had crossed 1.4 crore, which is nearly half of the company's total 2.86 crore fixed broadband subscribers. Despite Airtel being ahead in terms of network experience, Jio has maintained its grip on the wireless sector.

According to the August 2026 data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the number of fixed wired broadband connections in the country has reached 4.86 crore, and the number of Fixed Wireless Access connections has reached 1.93 crore. Considering both types of connections, an increase of approximately 10 percent has been recorded in total connections on an annual basis. The report clarifies that while the role of wireless broadband in acquiring new connections is continuously increasing, more than 70 percent of the total broadband market still belongs to fiber and other wired networks.

the market for broadband and home internet in India is currently growing rapidly. Instead of relying only on fiber cables, 5G-based Fixed Wireless Access, i.e., AirFiber connections, are also becoming very popular among people. Due to this technology, it has become easier to provide high-speed internet even in remote areas.