The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) announced on 29 October 2026 the results of network quality tests conducted in the Kachchh area, including Gandhidham and Bhuj cities, and the Bhuj to Bachau highway. The tests, carried out between 8 and 11 September 2026, measured voice and data performance for various telecom providers across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. The findings, which include data on call drops, signal coverage, and internet speeds, are intended to inform consumers and encourage providers to improve their services. The release does not say when these findings will take effect as a regulatory mandate, but the reports have been shared with the providers for necessary action.
Key points
- Tests covered 245.2 km of city drives and 75.7 km of the Bhuj to Bachau highway.
- Average download speeds in Kachchh area ranged from 10.27 Mbps (BSNL) to 231.92 Mbps (RJIL).
- Average upload speeds in Kachchh area ranged from 7.32 Mbps (BSNL) to 34.26 Mbps (Airtel).
- Reports include metrics on Coverage Gap, Call Drop Rate, and Packet Loss rate.
- Detailed reports are available on the TRAI website at www.trai.gov.in.
When it applies
- Independent Drive Tests (IDT)
Who it affects
- general telecom consumers