Leading GSM operators in the country have added 5.5 million new subscribers in October, taking the total user base to 791.62 million, industry body COAI said today.
"The number of subscribers grew to 791.62 million in October, a jump of 5.55 million subscribers compared to the previous month. The telecom industry has been witnessing a steady growth as recorded in net subscriber additions from 2.09 million in August to 5.55 million in October," COAI said in a statement.
Bharti Airtel continued to hold on to the pole position in October, adding another 2.33 million additional subscribers during the month, taking its total subscriber base to 262.67 million.
Vodafone had 201.90 million subscribers and Idea Cellular had 180.25 million subscribers, the COAI statement said.
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