TRAI releases drive test results for mobile networks in Hyderabad and Adoni-Mantralayam areas

What has been released

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the findings of independent drive tests (IDT) held in September 2026. The tests covered Hyderabad and the Adoni-Mantralayam area of Kurnool district and nearby places. TRAI has published this information for general telecom consumers.

What a drive test is

The aim is to check the real quality of voice and data services offered by mobile operators. During the test, calls and data sessions are made using SIM cards of all operators on 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks. Advanced test handsets and software are used to monitor and analyse the sessions in real time. Such tests are done in varied settings such as cities, hotspots and public transport hubs.

When and where the tests were held

In Hyderabad, a 63 km urban drive test, tests at two major usage locations and a 21.5 km walk test were held on 15-16 September 2026. In Adoni-Mantralayam and nearby areas, a drive test on a 201.8 km route and tests at six major usage locations were held on 17-18 September 2026. The tests were conducted under the supervision of TRAI’s regional office in Hyderabad.

What was measured

TRAI assessed parameters such as coverage gaps, call drops, call setup success rate, silence during calls, voice quality and data download and upload throughput. The report notes that the observations reflect the operators’ performance on the tested route on the day and time the test was conducted.

Data speed figures

In Hyderabad, average download speed was 82.88 Mbps for Airtel, 7.13 Mbps for BSNL, 145.79 Mbps for RJIL and 41.41 Mbps for VIL. In the Adoni-Mantralayam area, it was 118.55 Mbps for Airtel, 10.19 Mbps for BSNL, 209.11 Mbps for RJIL and 12.27 Mbps for VIL.

Call-related figures

In the Adoni-Mantralayam area, dropped calls were recorded as 0/331 for Airtel, 15/317 for BSNL, 0/330 for RJIL and 6/310 for VIL. In Hyderabad, the figures were 0/74 for Airtel, 4/72 for BSNL, 1/74 for RJIL and 0/71 for VIL. The report also gives figures for coverage gaps and limited-service samples.

What happens next

The findings of the report have been shared with the concerned telecom service providers so they can take necessary action at their end. The detailed report is available on TRAI’s website www.trai.gov.in. For clarification, one can email [email protected] or contact TRAI’s regional office at 040-23000761.