India had 469,000 5G base stations at the end of February, according to the latest available figures from the country's Ministry of Communications. The ministry said the number of active 5G subscribers in the country surpassed 250 million in the period – in less than two and a half years since 5G was commercially launched.
The Indian government has reckons 5G coverage now extends to all states and 99.6 percent of districts nationwide. India had 469,000 5G base stations at the end of February, according to the latest available figures from the country's Ministry of Communications.
As of January 2025, the total number of 5G base transceiver stations in India is 467,620, while the country has around 821,667 installed telecom towers as of February 2025. However, pegged at 44 per cent, India's tower fiberisation rate still has significant scope for improvement.
The rapid uptake of 5G underscores the increasing demand for high-speed connectivity and expanding digital infrastructure nationwide. The ministry revealed that 4.69 lakh (469,000) 5G base stations have been deployed nationwide as of 28 February 2025, to support the growing subscriber base.
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As of January 2025, the total number of 5G base transceiver stations in India is 467,620, while the country has around 821,667 installed telecom towers as of February 2025. However,
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India is continuing its rapid 5G expansion, adding more than 6,400 new 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) in September 2025, according to the latest data from the Department of
The Indian government has reckons 5G coverage now extends to all states and 99.6 percent of districts nationwide. India had 469,000 5G base stations at the end of February, according
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Figures from India''s Ministry of Communications pegged the country''s 5G base station count at 469,000 at end-February, with active subscribers reaching more than 250 million less than
Number of 5G base transceiver stations in India from November 2022 till August 2025 (in 1,000s)
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