The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on 9 October 2026 released findings from network quality tests conducted in August 2026 along the Kathgodam to Dehradun railway route. The tests assessed voice and data services provided by various telecom operators across 335.8 KMs to inform consumers and encourage service improvements. The report details coverage gaps, dropped call rates, and average data speeds for Airtel, BSNL, RJIL, and VIL. The release does not say when these findings take effect as they are performance observations.
Key points
- Average download speeds: RJIL (156.76 Mbps), Airtel (113.02 Mbps), VIL (36.32 Mbps), and BSNL (10.84 Mbps).
- Dropped calls: BSNL recorded the highest at 24/129, while Airtel and RJIL recorded 5 each.
- Coverage gaps: BSNL had the most samples with poor signal strength (6638 / 23597).
- The tests covered 335.8 KMs passing through cities like Haldwani, Moradabad, and Haridwar.
When it applies
- Drive tests conducted across City drive