The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has assessed mobile network quality in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district in September 2026, according to an official release.
These drive tests were conducted between September 8 and 11, 2026, under the supervision of TRAI's Bengaluru regional office, aimed at verifying the real-time quality of voice and data services provided by telecom service providers.
Key statistics and performance of the drive test
The network performance of various operators was examined across urban areas and highways in Ratnagiri district, gathering data on coverage gaps, call drops, call silence, and data speeds.
- Airtel's (5G/4G) average download speed was recorded at 113.81 Mbps in the city and 124.67 Mbps on the highway.
- BSNL's (4G) average download speed stood at 4.42 Mbps in the city and 6.77 Mbps on the highway.
- RJIL's (5G/4G) average download speed was recorded at 134.77 Mbps in the city and 269.13 Mbps on the highway.
- VIL's (5G/4G/2G) average download speed was 38.93 Mbps in the city and 53.05 Mbps on the highway.
Test areas and further process
These tests were conducted across several urban areas, hotspots, and highways between Ratnagiri and Kolhapur, including Devle, Kosumb, Nawadi, Lanja, and Rajapur. Additionally, walk tests were organized at Ganpatipule Beach and the railway station.
According to TRAI, the findings of these tests have been shared with the respective telecom service providers so they can improve their services. The detailed report is available on TRAI's official website.