The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has assessed the quality of the mobile network on the rail route between New Tinsukia and Guwahati in Assam. This independent drive test (IDT) was conducted under the Assam LSA during September 2026.
According to TRAI, the objective of this drive test was to verify the real-time quality of voice and data services provided by telecom service providers (TSPs). The test was conducted on September 11, 2026, under the supervision of the TRAI regional office in Kolkata, covering a 515.9 km section of the railway route and 2 hotspot locations.
Key network performance and statistics
The evaluation of data and voice services also revealed figures for coverage gaps and call drops. TRAI has shared these findings with the respective service providers so that they can improve their services.