The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today released the results of Independent Drive Tests (IDTs) conducted in May 2025, covering thirteen cities, highway, railway and coastal corridors in eight Licensed Service Areas (LSAs). 

The thirteen cities, highway, railway and coastal area fall under Ranchi City and Latehar District, Ahmedabad City, Railway route from Ahmedabad to Bhavnagar, Coastal area at Ghogha Port, Bhavnagar, Panipat City, Una & Mandi City, Chikmagaluru City. 

Chennai City, Ayodhya City, Moradabad City, Highway from Dehradun to Badrinath. These assessments were part of TRAI’s periodic Quality of Service (QoS) audits, aimed at evaluating real-time network performance. 

The tests were carried out using calibrated equipment and standardised protocols, under direct supervision of TRAI officials across diverse on-ground environments.

The drive tests were undertaken through TRAI-appointed agency and evaluated both voice and data services across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies. 

The scope included City Drive tests, Walk tests, Highway/ Railway/ Coastal area test and hotspot analysis.