Extracted Data Points

  • Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted Independent Drive Test (IDT) during March 2026 across Sagar and Raigarh City under MP LSA
  • Drive test period: 16th March 2026 to 21st March 2026
  • Total distance covered: City drive - 455.1 KMs, Walk Test - 9.7 Kms, Hotspot locations - 16
  • Test supervised by TRAI Regional Office Bhopal
  • Purpose: Assess real-time quality of mobile network services (voice & data) provided by Telecom Service Providers

Sagar City Performance Metrics:

Coverage Gap (samples with poor signal strength/total samples):

  • Airtel: 602/33,259 samples
  • BSNL: 3,404/31,918 samples
  • RJIL: 913/32,486 samples
  • VIL: 2,040/32,586 samples

Dropped Calls (dropped calls/successful calls):

  • Airtel: 0/295 calls
  • BSNL: 5/270 calls
  • RJIL: 0/294 calls
  • VIL: 5/294 calls

Call Silence Instances (instances/calls established):

  • Airtel: 4/281 calls
  • BSNL: 9/237 calls
  • RJIL: 3/284 calls
  • VIL: 5/281 calls

Data Download Throughput (Average Mbps):

  • Airtel (5G/4G): 98.22 Mbps
  • BSNL (4G): 15.73 Mbps
  • RJIL (5G/4G): 277.28 Mbps
  • VIL (4G): 35.85 Mbps

Data Upload Throughput (Average Mbps):

  • Airtel (5G/4G): 22.20 Mbps
  • BSNL (4G): 4.73 Mbps
  • RJIL (5G/4G): 28.71 Mbps
  • VIL (4G): 10.55 Mbps

Raigarh City Performance Metrics:

Coverage Gap (samples with poor signal strength/total samples):

  • Airtel: 1,620/30,692 samples
  • BSNL: 8,026/29,127 samples
  • RJIL: 454/29,999 samples
  • VIL: 3,754/30,618 samples

Dropped Calls (dropped calls/successful calls):

  • Airtel: 0/271 calls
  • BSNL: 4/260 calls
  • RJIL: 1/254 calls
  • VIL: 0/277 calls

Call Silence Instances (instances/calls established):

  • Airtel: 14/260 calls
  • BSNL: 39/214 calls
  • RJIL: 2/244 calls
  • VIL: 7/258 calls

Data Download Throughput (Average Mbps):

  • Airtel (5G/4G): 98.78 Mbps
  • BSNL (4G): 16.08 Mbps
  • RJIL (5G/4G): 172.64 Mbps
  • VIL (4G): 21.72 Mbps

Data Upload Throughput (Average Mbps):

  • Airtel (5G/4G): 22.21 Mbps
  • BSNL (4G): 5.40 Mbps
  • RJIL (5G/4G): 19.84 Mbps
  • VIL (4G): 13.06 Mbps

Technical Parameters Assessed:

  • Coverage Gap: Percentage of samples with signal strength below minimum prescribed levels
  • Voice Services: Call Setup Success Rate (CSSR), Drop Call Rate (DCR), Call Setup Time, Call Silence Rate, Speech Quality (MOS)
  • Call Silence Instance: Number of call silence instances >3 seconds
  • Data Services: Download/Upload Throughput, Latency, Jitter, Packet Drop Rate

Signal Strength Thresholds:

  • 5G & 4G: Below -110 dBm considered poor
  • 3G: Below -90 dBm considered poor
  • 2G: Below -85 dBm considered poor

Test Areas Covered:

Sagar City Areas: Gopal Ganj, Berkhari Guru, Udaipura Tiwari, Pipariya Ramwan, Sironja, Bamhori Bika, Lidhorahat, Bamora, Makronia, Makronia muhal, Guru Amar Das Nagar, Gadoli Khurd, Anand Nagar, Badona, Rajauya, Keshav Ganj, Motinagar, Katra bazar

Raigarh City Areas: Khairpur, Mauhpali, Kachhar, Kotra, Kosamnara, Kelo Vihar, Urdana, Barliya, Tumidih, Chandni chowk, Darogapara, Chakradhar Nagar

Hotspot Locations (16): Carmel Convent Hr. Sec School Raigarh, Collectorate Sagar, Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University Sagar, Government Engineering College Sagar, Government Polytechnic College Sagar, Kirodimal Arts & Science College Raigarh, Kirodimal Govt District Hospital Raigarh, Kirodimal Polytechnic College Raigarh, Makroniya Chauraha Sagar, Medical College Sagar, O.P. Jindal University (OPJU) Raigarh, Raigarh Bus Stand, Raigarh Collectorate, Sagar Bus Stand, Shanichari Bazaar Raigarh, Uttam International School Raigarh

Walk Test Locations: Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University Sagar, Late Shri Lakhi Ram Agrawal Memorial Government Medical College Raigarh, Raigarh Railway Station, Sagar Railway Station

Additional Information:

  • Findings shared with respective TSPs for necessary action
  • Detailed reports available on TRAI website: www.trai.gov.in
  • Contact: adv.bhopal@trai.gov.in or TRAI Regional Office Bhopal at +91-755-2575501