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TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality Across, city drive in Ganjam, Gajapati and Rayagada districts on Odisha LSA
TRAI Reports Mobile Network Quality in Odisha's Districts
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 2 Jul 2026 · 1 min
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released findings from an Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Ganjam, Gajapati, and Rayagada districts of Odisha in April 2026. This initiative aimed to assess real-time quality of mobile network services including both voice and data.
The UPSC angle
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Importance of Telecom Regulation
Understanding the efficiency and reach of mobile networks is critical for UPSC as it relates to infrastructure development and public welfare.
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