Uttar Pradesh accounts for the Highest mobile subscribers in India
As per Telecom regulator data, TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) – Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have been accounted for the highest mobile penetration market in India. Out of India’s total 861.66 million connections, these 2 states contribute 193.41 million connections which are 23% of total wireless mobile connections.
State wise contributions in mobile penetration as per TRAI data
(Units in millions)
| State | Contribution in units |
| Uttar Pradesh | 121.60 |
| Tamil Nadu | 71.81 |
| Maharashtra | 67.73 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 64.12 |
| Bihar | 60.73 |
| Karnataka | 52.45 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 51.43 |
| Gujarat | 51.23 |
| Rajasthan | 47.83 |
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