India's fixed communication services revenue is set to increase from $14.9 billion in 2025 to $20.1 billion by 2030, according to GlobalData. This growth, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%, is primarily attributed to the expansion of the fixed broadband segment.
GlobalData's India Fixed Communication Forecast (Q4 2025) highlights that whilst fixed voice services revenue is expected to decline at a CAGR of 0.6% due to a shift towards mobile and OTT-based communication services, fixed broadband service revenue is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.6%. Srikanth Vaidya, a Telecom Analyst at GlobalData, noted, “Fixed broadband service revenue will increase, driven by the growth in broadband subscriptions, especially fibre optic (FTTH/B) broadband and fixed wireless access (FWA) subscriptions.”
The report forecasts that fibre optic lines will account for approximately 63% of total broadband lines by 2030, supported by government investments in fibre network infrastructure and operators' FTTH service expansions. FWA subscriptions are also expected to grow significantly, with a robust CAGR of 20.7%, as operators like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel expand their 5G FWA services across India.
Reliance Jio is poised to lead the fixed broadband services market, leveraging its strong position in the FTTH segment and expanding Airfibre FWA services. Vaidya added, “Rising demand for high-speed internet services and competitively priced fibre broadband plans with benefits like unlimited internet and access to major OTT platforms are expected to drive fibre broadband service adoption in India.”
The fixed broadband market in India is entering a phase of accelerated digital transformation, with operators focusing on aggressive fibre rollouts, strategic pricing, and bundled OTT offerings. This transformation is expected to bridge the digital divide and redefine home connectivity standards in the country
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