The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) announced on 15 October 2026 the findings of network quality tests conducted in August 2026 across the South Andaman district and the coastal route from Port Blair to Havelock. The tests assessed voice and data performance, including coverage gaps, call drop rates, and download/upload speeds for various telecom providers. The results are intended to inform consumers and encourage providers to improve their services. The release does not say when these findings will take effect, but notes that reports have been shared with the service providers for action.
Key points
- Average download speeds: RJIL (77.61 Mbps), Airtel (67.06 Mbps), VIL (26.54 Mbps), and BSNL (7.18 Mbps).
- Average upload speeds: RJIL (20.28 Mbps), Airtel (18.01 Mbps), VIL (10.84 Mbps), and BSNL (6.13 Mbps).
- Coverage gaps (poor signal samples): VIL had the highest at 15,927/36,434 samples.
- Dropped calls: BSNL recorded the highest number of dropped calls at 38/268.
- Tests covered 259.8 km of city drive, 52.8 km of coastal route, and 10 hotspot locations.
When it applies
- drive tests across City, Hotspot, Walk and Coastal routes
- walk tests
Who it affects
- Telecom Service Providers