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Opensignal<\/strong><\/a> has released its June 2025 Mobile Network Experience report<\/strong><\/a>, analyzing India\u2019s major telecom operators \u2014 Jio<\/strong><\/a>, Airtel<\/strong><\/a>, Vi<\/strong><\/a>, and BSNL<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 across various 5G and mobile network metrics. Based on data from February 1 to May 1, 2025<\/strong>, the report reveals key insights on network speed, availability, and quality, highlighting the evolving competitive landscape in India\u2019s 5G sector.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a9 Opensignal Limited<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n India\u2019s mobile networks have continued to improve, although rising adoption of 5G has led to increased network congestion. As a result, both Jio<\/a> and Airtel<\/a> experienced slight dips in average 5G download speeds. However, their aggressive 5G rollouts have made India one of the top countries globally in 5G Availability.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Jio now leads with a 5G Availability score of <\/span>70%, more than double that of Airtel.<\/span><\/p>\n Airtel, meanwhile, leads in overall <\/span>5G Experience, including download\/upload speeds and gaming performance.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Jio and Airtel follow different 5G deployment strategies:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Jio uses Standalone (SA) 5G, combining:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 700MHz for rural areas<\/span><\/p>\n 3.5GHz for urban cities<\/span><\/p>\n 26GHz mmWave for high-capacity use cases<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Airtel employs <\/span>Non-Standalone (NSA) 5G, built on existing 4G infrastructure to ensure faster urban rollouts.<\/span><\/p>\n This divergence benefits users by promoting competitive improvements across coverage and performance.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n In the 2022 5G spectrum auction:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Airtel and Jio acquired large allocations across low, mid, and high bands.<\/span><\/p>\n Vi<\/a> secured smaller slices in 3,300MHz and 26GHz, with limited low-band coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n The government added 687MHz of spectrum in early 2025, but a <\/span>400MHz shortfall remains in the critical 6GHz band.<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI)<\/a> has urged the government to conduct further auctions to close the gap.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Vi has launched 5G in <\/span>Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh, and Patna. In Mumbai, Vi\u2019s 5G availability rivals Airtel\u2019s, and it offers:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Affordable unlimited 5G plans starting at \u20b9299\/month<\/span><\/p>\n Speeds in Mumbai 4x higher than its national average<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n However, Vi faces serious financial strain:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u20b9450 billion in AGR dues<\/span><\/p>\n Investor concerns over survival beyond 2025<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n These challenges could hinder its broader network expansion.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n TRAI<\/strong><\/a> auctioned 900MHz and 1800MHz bands in 2024<\/span><\/p>\n Recommended inclusion of <\/span>mmWave bands (37\u201340GHz and 42.5\u201343.5GHz) in future auctions<\/span><\/p>\n Government to refarm <\/span>1,100MHz of spectrum by 2030<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Airtel is reallocating mid-band spectrum and preparing to launch <\/span>SA 5G, also acquiring <\/span>400MHz of mmWave from Adani Data Networks.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n BSNL<\/strong><\/a>, while still lacking 5G, has made notable progress in 4G performance, especially in:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Download Speed<\/span><\/p>\n Upload Speed<\/span><\/p>\n Consistent Quality<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Jio<\/strong>: <\/span>9.1 Mbps (up 2.7 Mbps)<\/span><\/p>\n Airtel<\/strong>: <\/span>9.0 Mbps (up 2.1 Mbps)<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Airtel won all major 5G experience awards<\/span><\/p>\n Jio improved in all areas except download speed<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Airtel<\/strong>: <\/span>66\/100<\/p>\n Jio<\/strong>: <\/span>65.7\/100<\/p>\n Vi<\/strong>: <\/span>62.7\/100<\/p>\n BSNL<\/strong>: <\/span>42.1\/100 (lowest)<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n All operators saw double-digit growth<\/span><\/p>\n Jio surpassed <\/span>100 Mbps average for the first time<\/span><\/p>\n Airtel still holds the 5G download speed crown<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Jio<\/strong> leads in overall availability, consistent quality, and reliability<\/span><\/p>\n Airtel<\/strong> showed the largest 5G availability growth<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Jio<\/strong>: 67.3<\/span><\/p>\n Airtel<\/strong>: 66.6<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Airtel<\/strong>: 58.6<\/span><\/p>\n Jio<\/strong>: 58.5<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Airtel<\/strong>: 73.8<\/span><\/p>\n Vi<\/strong>: 72.2<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Jio<\/strong>: 128.9 Mbps<\/span><\/p>\n Airtel<\/strong>: 63.0 Mbps<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Airtel<\/strong>: 9.1 Mbps<\/span><\/p>\n Jio<\/strong>: 8.6 Mbps<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n India\u2019s 5G landscape is progressing rapidly, with <\/span>Airtel and Jio dominating the experience and coverage fronts. Opensignal anticipates fierce competition in the coming months as:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Airtel prepares to switch to Standalone 5G<\/span><\/p>\n Jio continues expanding rural and urban 5G<\/span><\/p>\n Vi attempts to scale despite financial strain<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Further spectrum auctions and regulatory reforms will be essential in enabling <\/span>BSNL and smaller players to remain competitive. As more users adopt 5G, Indian consumers can expect ongoing improvements in speed, quality, and network reach across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Latest Technology News | Updates<\/a> | Latest Electric Vehicle News | Updates<\/a> | Electronics News<\/a> | Mobile News | Updates<\/a> | Software Updates<\/a><\/p>\n \n Facebook<\/a> | Twitter<\/a> | WhatsApp Channel<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | Telegram<\/a> | Threads<\/a> | LinkedIn<\/a> | YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Stay informed, Stay Connected!<\/p>\n The post Jio Dominates 5G Coverage at 70%, Airtel Leads in Speed and Experience: Opensignal June 2025 Report<\/a> appeared first on Before You Take<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0 Opensignal has released its June 2025 Mobile Network Experience report, analyzing India\u2019s major telecom operators \u2014 Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL \u2014 across various 5G and mobile network metrics. Based on data from February 1 to May 1, 2025, the report reveals Continue reading Jio Dominates 5G Coverage at 70%, Airtel Leads in Speed and Experience: Opensignal June 2025 Report<\/span>Market Overview<\/h1>\n
5G Strategy: SA vs. NSA<\/h2>\n
Spectrum Landscape<\/h2>\n
Vi\u2019s Limited Rollout & Financial Troubles<\/h3>\n
Regulatory Moves<\/h2>\n
Key Findings from the Report<\/h2>\n
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Regional Data: Tamil Nadu<\/h2>\n
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Conclusion and Future Outlook<\/h2>\n
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