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TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality across Sonitpur district under Assam LSA in the state of Assam
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Source-grounded summary
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the findings of an Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted in August 2026 across the Sonitpur district under the Assam LSA to assess real-time mobile network service quality provided by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs). The assessment evaluated key Quality of Service parameters, including coverage gaps, dropped calls, call silence instances, and data download and upload throughput across city drives, hotspots, and walk tests. The findings have been shared with the respective TSPs for remedial action and published on the TRAI website to inform consumers.