BSNL Outpaces Jio and Airtel in September Mobile Additions for Rajasthan and Haryana: TRAI Data

According to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) recorded higher net mobile connection additions than Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel in Rajasthan and Haryana during September 2026. The figures are part of TRAI's monthly telecom subscription report, published on October 27, 2026.

Circle-Wise Performance Breakdown

• Rajasthan: BSNL added 143,365 net mobile connections, raising its subscriber base from 5,966,476 in August to 6,109,841 in September. In comparison, Reliance Jio added 103,225 connections, while Bharti Airtel recorded 78,028 net additions.
• Haryana: BSNL recorded 40,077 net additions, increasing its total from 4,775,713 to 4,815,790. Meanwhile, Jio added 21,380 connections and Airtel added 12,082.
• Combined Total: Across both circles, BSNL's net additions reached 183,442, surpassing the individual regional gains of its competitors during the month.

Understanding the Data Scope

TRAI's wireless metrics include both standard consumer SIM cards and machine-to-machine (M2M) cellular connections. Consequently, analysts note that these additions do not exclusively reflect individual consumer conversions. Furthermore, while BSNL led in monthly net additions for these specific regions, Jio and Airtel continue to maintain substantially larger overall market shares and total connection bases in both Rajasthan and Haryana.

Practical Implications and Verification

The reported figures highlight localized growth periods for BSNL in specific circles, though the underlying drivers—such as promotional prepaid plans or M2M deployments—are not specified in the subscription data. Observers and consumers can verify these statistics directly by accessing the official monthly reports published on the TRAI website.