Extracted Data Points

Testing Overview:

  • Drive tests conducted during 11th March 2026 to 16th March 2026 in North East LSA
  • Total testing coverage: City drive – 213.0 KM, Highway drive – 98.9 KM, Hotspot locations – 10, Walk Test – 0.5 KM
  • Tests conducted under supervision of TRAI Regional Office Kolkata

Coverage Gap Analysis (City Drive):

  • AIRTEL: 5,822 poor signal samples out of 34,747 total samples (16.8% gap)
  • BSNL: 11,479 poor signal samples out of 24,967 total samples (46.0% gap)
  • RJIL: 3,808 poor signal samples out of 34,627 total samples (11.0% gap)
  • VIL: 13,632 poor signal samples out of 28,300 total samples (48.2% gap)

Coverage Gap Analysis (Highway Drive):

  • AIRTEL: 1,997 poor signal samples out of 12,407 total samples (16.1% gap)
  • BSNL: 2,719 poor signal samples out of 8,972 total samples (30.3% gap)
  • RJIL: 2,091 poor signal samples out of 14,836 total samples (14.1% gap)
  • VIL: 4,946 poor signal samples out of 12,887 total samples (38.4% gap)

Voice Call Drop Rates (City Drive):

  • AIRTEL: 5 dropped calls out of 246 established (2.0% drop rate)
  • BSNL: 34 dropped calls out of 164 established (20.7% drop rate)
  • RJIL: 2 dropped calls out of 249 established (0.8% drop rate)
  • VIL: 30 dropped calls out of 216 established (13.9% drop rate)

Voice Call Drop Rates (Highway Drive):

  • AIRTEL: 3 dropped calls out of 62 established (4.8% drop rate)
  • BSNL: 6 dropped calls out of 42 established (14.3% drop rate)
  • RJIL: 3 dropped calls out of 76 established (3.9% drop rate)
  • VIL: 10 dropped calls out of 70 established (14.3% drop rate)

Call Silence Instances (City Drive):

  • AIRTEL: 27 silence instances (>3 sec) across 239 calls
  • BSNL: 10 silence instances (>3 sec) across 124 calls
  • RJIL: 18 silence instances (>3 sec) across 242 calls
  • VIL: 3 silence instances (>3 sec) across 149 calls

Call Silence Instances (Highway Drive):

  • AIRTEL: 8 silence instances (>3 sec) across 63 calls
  • BSNL: 9 silence instances (>3 sec) across 36 calls
  • RJIL: 6 silence instances (>3 sec) across 61 calls
  • VIL: 2 silence instances (>3 sec) across 51 calls

Data Download Throughput (City Drive):

  • AIRTEL: Average 72.24 Mbps (declared typical: 9.14 Mbps)
  • BSNL: Average 9.54 Mbps (declared typical: 5.00 Mbps)
  • RJIL: Average 97.89 Mbps (declared typical: 15.00 Mbps)
  • VIL: Average 25.45 Mbps (declared typical: 15.00 Mbps)

Data Download Throughput (Highway Drive):

  • AIRTEL: Average 88.50 Mbps (declared typical: 9.14 Mbps)
  • BSNL: Average 4.37 Mbps (declared typical: 5.00 Mbps)
  • RJIL: Average 122.77 Mbps (declared typical: 15.00 Mbps)
  • VIL: Average 23.35 Mbps (declared typical: 15.00 Mbps)

Data Upload Throughput (City Drive):

  • AIRTEL: Average 14.50 Mbps (declared typical: 4.47 Mbps)
  • BSNL: Average 3.85 Mbps (declared typical: 3.00 Mbps)
  • RJIL: Average 6.21 Mbps (declared typical: 7.00 Mbps)
  • VIL: Average 4.81 Mbps (declared typical: 8.00 Mbps)

Data Upload Throughput (Highway Drive):

  • AIRTEL: Average 20.22 Mbps (declared typical: 4.47 Mbps)
  • BSNL: Average 2.31 Mbps (declared typical: 3.00 Mbps)
  • RJIL: Average 5.64 Mbps (declared typical: 7.00 Mbps)
  • VIL: Average 5.12 Mbps (declared typical: 8.00 Mbps)

Geographical Coverage Areas:

  • City areas: Jowai, Khliehtyrshi, Nongbah, Moorap, Nartiang, Mynsgat, Namdong, Barato, Kyndong Tuber, Phramer, Shangpung, Byrwai Village, Pynthorscale, Mutong, Kongong, Sutunga and Rachai
  • Highway areas: Ratha Cherre Khasia Punjee to Jowai along NH-6 passing through Ratachera, Rungchera, Umkiyang, Sonapur, Lumsunong, Mynkre, Lad Rymbai, Wapung Sukar, Mynswang and Mukhla
  • 10 hotspot locations including specific coordinates and landmarks
  • Walk test at District Civil Hospital Ialong on 13th March 2026

Signal Strength Thresholds:

  • Poor signal defined as below −110 dBm for 5G & 4G, −90 dBm for 3G, and −85 dBm for 2G

Report Availability:

  • Detailed reports available on TRAI website at www.trai.gov.in
  • Contact: adv.kolkata@trai.gov.in or +91-33-22361401

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