BSNL and Airtel Lead India's Broadband Rankings Amid Network Improvements
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has emerged as the top fixed-line internet provider in India for the fiscal year 2026, surpassing Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel in network performance rankings. According to nPerf's latest barometer, BSNL scored 89,174 nPoints, leading in download speed, upload speed, and latency. This improvement is attributed to BSNL's merger with BharatNet, which enhanced its fiber network coverage. Additionally, BSNL has increased its capital expenditure to upgrade its network infrastructure. Despite being third in subscriber numbers, BSNL's performance in user experience is noteworthy. Meanwhile, Airtel leads in mobile internet, maintaining its top position in download and upload speeds.