The two Public Players, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), are providing services to the
whole of India. The companies are serving both urban and rural areas. MTNL is providing services to two metropolitan cities, Delhi and Mumbai, whereas BSNL provides services to the rest of India.
Market shares of Public Players in Indian Fixed Line Telephony
Since, Private Players entered Indian Fixed Line Telephony, market shares of Public Players started declining. This can be easily seen by the trend of number of subscribers (increasing or
decreasing) of Public Players. MTNL has showed a declining trend in the last three years. BSNL is adding new customers but with a declining growth rate.
Subscriber trend of MTNL in Fixed Line Telephony
Subscriber trend of BSNL in Fixed Line Telephony
* Figures are based on TRAI reports and individual company's reports
