Ministry of Communications
TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality across parts of Kolkata city, Howrah and Hooghly Districts under Kolkata LSA during the month of July 2026
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the findings of an Independent Drive Test conducted in July 2026 across parts of Kolkata city, Howrah, and Hooghly districts under the Kolkata Licensed Service Area. The tests assessed real-time quality of mobile network services, including voice and data provided by various Telecom Service Providers. Key parameters evaluated during city drives, hotspot locations, and walk tests included coverage gaps, call drop rates, call silence instances, and data download and upload throughput. The findings have been shared with the respective service providers to facilitate service improvements.