The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) announced on 12 October 2026 the findings of Independent Drive Tests conducted in Thrissur District, Kerala, between 21 and 24 July 2026. The tests assessed voice and data quality for various telecom providers across cities, highways, and hotspots to inform consumers and encourage providers to improve services. The report details specific metrics including coverage gaps, dropped calls, and data speeds for Airtel, BSNL, RJIL, and VIL. Detailed reports are available on the TRAI website.
Key points
- Tests covered 297.9 km of city drives, 180.4 km of highways, 10 hotspots, and 5.9 km of walk tests.
- Average download speeds in Thrissur District: RJIL (328.12 Mbps), Airtel (145.43 Mbps), VIL (44.52 Mbps), BSNL (7.92 Mbps).
- Average upload speeds in Thrissur District: Airtel (27.96 Mbps), RJIL (23.95 Mbps), VIL (14.64 Mbps), BSNL (5.41 Mbps).
- Dropped calls in Thrissur District: BSNL (17/359), while Airtel, RJIL, and VIL recorded 0 dropped calls.
When it applies
- Independent Drive Tests in Thrissur District
Who it affects
- general telecom consumers