What happened
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the findings of an Independent Drive Test (IDT) for Kasaragod district in the Kerala Licensed Service Area (LSA). TRAI said the tests were conducted in May 2026 for general telecom consumers.
TRAI said the Independent Drive Test was meant to assess and verify real-time mobile network quality for voice and data services. TRAI also said the findings were shared with the respective telecom service providers for necessary action.
Background and earlier position
TRAI uses drive tests to measure mobile service quality on the ground rather than only through operator submissions. Such tests help compare actual user experience across routes, hotspots, and transport-linked locations, which is important in areas with varied terrain and uneven network coverage.
How TRAI conducted the test
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