Broadband subscriptions grew to over 4.8 million by the end of Q1 2011. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years is 123%. The broadband penetration rate stood at around 17.5 % of population by the end of Q1 2011. Broadband household penetration is a relevant indicator as a single broadband connection in a house can provide high speed data access to all members of the household. At the end of Q1 2011, household broadband penetration stood at around 44% assuming that 80% of wireline broadband connections and 25% of wireless broadband subscriptions are for residential use, with the rest being either for business or individual use. The DSL subscriptions constitute 32% of the total Broadband subscriptions while 67% are Wireless (Wimax & Mobile HSPA).
