**Executive Summary**
Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia presented data regarding Maharashtra's 4G connectivity in Parliament. The data indicates that Maharashtra is progressing towards 100% 4G saturation, with significant expansion of 4G and 5G networks. The initiative is aligned with the Digital India vision, aiming to provide accessible, fast, and reliable connectivity. This update was provided on December 18, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **4G and 5G Network Expansion:**
* Approximately 164,000 4G and 40,000 5G Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) have been installed in Maharashtra.
* Extensive 4G and 5G network deployment has been carried out across various districts in the Konkan region.
* **District-Specific BTS Installation Figures:**
* Palghar: 5,463 4G and 1,609 5G BTS
* Thane: 6,710 4G and 1,989 5G BTS
* Raigad: 2,940 4G and 791 5G BTS
* Ratnagiri: 2,292 4G and 465 5G BTS
* Sindhudurg: 975 4G and 256 5G BTS
* **Government Commitment:**
* The Government of India is committed to providing accessible, fast, and reliable digital connectivity to every citizen.
* Further expansion of the 5G network is expected to drive digital empowerment.
**Impact Analysis**
**Citizens of Maharashtra**
* **Impact:** Improved digital connectivity, leading to better access to online services and digital empowerment in both urban and rural areas.
* **Action Required:** No immediate action required, but citizens can expect improved network performance and access to 4G/5G services.
**Government of India (Ministry of Communications)**
* **Impact:** Increased accountability and responsibility for providing and maintaining digital infrastructure.
* **Action Required:** Continue to support the expansion of 5G networks and ensure accessibility of digital connectivity for all citizens.
**Telecom Service Providers**
* **Impact:** Potential business opportunities and expansion, but also increased competition and investment requirements.
* **Action Required:** Continue to deploy and upgrade network infrastructure to meet the growing demand for 4G and 5G services.
Key Entities Referenced
Maharashtra: Indian state where 4G and 5G infrastructure is being expanded.
Ministry of Communications: The ministry responsible for the deployment of 4G and 5G infrastructure in Maharashtra.
Jyotiraditya Scindia: Union Minister for Communications, who presented data regarding 4G connectivity in Maharashtra.
Digital India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative mentioned in connection with providing accessible, fast, and reliable digital connectivity.
Ministry of Communications
Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia Presents
Maharashtra’s 4G Connectivity Data in
Parliament
Maharashtra Moving Rapidly Towards 5G Connectivity After
Achieving Almost 100% 4G Saturation: Shri Scindia
प्रव तथ: 18 DEC 2025 8:01PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya
Scindia, today, provided details in a written reply to a question in Parliament, stating that the state of
Maharashtra is now fully progressing towards 100% 4G saturation. He noted that, to strengthen digital
connectivity across the state, approximately 1,64,000 4G and 40,000 5G Base Transceiver Stations (BTS)
have been installed so far, resulting in a significant improvement in telecom services in both urban and
rural areas.
The Union Minister specifically highlighted the expansion of digital infrastructure in the Konkan region,
stating that extensive 4G and 5G network deployment has been carried out across various districts. He
shared that Palghar district has 5,463 4G and 1,609 5G BTS, Thane has 6,710 4G and 1,989 5G BTS,
Raigad has 2,940 4G and 791 5G BTS, Ratnagiri has 2,292 4G and 465 5G BTS, and Sindhudurg has 975
4G and 256 5G BTS installed.
Union Minister Shri Scindia stated that, in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Digital India
vision, the Government of India is committed to providing accessible, fast, and reliable digital
connectivity to every citizen of the country. With the further expansion of the 5G network in the coming
period, digital empowerment across Maharashtra and the entire country will be taken to new heights.महाराातील कानाकोपात 4G सोबत नेटवक कनेक्शन गतमान होत े आह! pic.twitter.com/H8i0
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— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) December 18, 2025
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