Reliance Jio Leads September 2026 5G FWA and Wireline Growth, TRAI Data Shows

According to official data published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Reliance Jio maintained its leading position in India's home broadband and fixed wireless access (FWA) segments for September 2026. Industry reports indicate that Jio continues to outperform competitors in monthly subscriber additions across both wireless and wireline categories.

September 2026 Subscriber Growth Breakdown

TRAI's published figures highlight significant gains by major telecom operators in the Indian market:

• 5G FWA Additions: Reliance Jio added 98,386 users month-over-month, while competitor Bharti Airtel added 53,354 users.
• Unlicensed Band Radio (UBR): Jio added 2,15,469 users in the UBR category. Airtel recorded no additions in this segment as it does not offer UBR services.
• Wireline Additions: Jio led all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) by adding 1,34,279 wireline users, closely followed by Airtel with 1,24,259 additions. State-run BSNL and Vodafone Idea (Vi) also reported modest gains in the wireline segment.

Total Subscriber Base and Market Standing

Combined figures for Jio's wireless home services—encompassing both FWA and UBR—surpassed 3 lakh net additions for September 2026.

• FWA Base: Jio's total FWA subscriber base reached approximately 9.5 million, compared to Airtel's 4.08 million.
• UBR Base: Jio reported 5.58 million UBR customers.
• Strategic Offerings: To further strengthen its home services revenue, Jio recently introduced TV-only plans aimed at capturing a larger share of the home entertainment market.

Practical Implications and Verification

For consumers and industry analysts, tracking these monthly metrics provides insight into the expanding adoption of high-speed fixed wireless and fiber broadband across India. Interested readers and stakeholders can independently verify these figures by visiting the official Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) website, where monthly subscription data and press releases are publicly archived.