Total wireless subscribers increased from 1.1 billion, in January to 1.2 billion in February, thereby registering a monthly growth rate of 0.72 per cent.
The development marks a watershed moment in India's telecom history since fixed-line or landline connections formed the final segment where a State-owned operator was in the top spot.
Reliance group firm employee under the scheme can invite 10 people to buy Jio's 4G sim and LYF Handset.
Trial offer is only by invite as of now, but is expected to be extended soon to select customers of Reliance Digital Express.
Airtel rolls out fourth-generation (4G) data service across 296 cities.
The company is offering its own devices under the brand name Lyf along with other brands to employees at a 25 per cent discount.