Choosing a mobile network in India can be confusing. A connection may work well in one neighbourhood and struggle a few streets away. To make network performance easier to understand, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a new digital platform called Network Anubhav, bringing location-based internet speed and call-quality information into one dashboard.
What is TRAI Network Anubhav?
Network Anubhav is a geospatial and analytical dashboard that helps people explore telecom network performance across different locations. It combines consumer-generated test information from TRAI’s MySpeed and MyCall apps with results from the regulator’s independent drive tests.
Users can explore mobile cellular and fixed broadband results, filter information by service provider and technology, and view measurements such as download and upload speeds. The map can be zoomed to examine where observations were recorded, while supporting tables and downloadable reports help people understand the results.
How can users compare internet speeds?
The dashboard presents speed indicators calculated from tests conducted in a selected area. One of them is P50, or the median: half of the recorded tests were at or above that speed. For mobile broadband, P80 indicates a speed that 80 per cent of recorded tests met or exceeded. For fixed broadband, P90 represents the corresponding 90 per cent level.
These figures can help people understand the experiences reported by other users nearby. They should not be treated as a guarantee of the speed a particular person will receive. Results can vary with indoor coverage, device capability, network congestion, time of day and the number of tests available in an area.
MySpeed and MyCall: how the data is collected
TRAI’s MySpeed service lets users test download and upload speeds and view results by location, technology and operator. MyCall allows users to rate the quality of voice calls after they finish, including whether the call took place indoors, outdoors or while travelling.
When more people contribute tests and call ratings, the dashboard can build a broader picture of network experience. The platform also includes information from TRAI’s independent drive tests, adding another perspective alongside user-submitted measurements.
A new web option for DND complaints
Network Anubhav also brings Do Not Disturb (DND) facilities to a web interface. Consumers can manage preferences for commercial communications, submit complaints about unsolicited promotional calls and messages, and track complaint status.
Bringing these services together makes the platform more than an internet speed map. It gives consumers a single online destination for exploring network experience and accessing useful telecom-related services.
How could telecom companies benefit?
Telecom service providers can use a secure interface to examine consumer test information, including location, date, time and technical measurements. This can help them identify areas that may need further investigation, such as weak coverage, inconsistent data speeds or call-quality problems.
TRAI can also use aggregated information to monitor consumer experience and support evidence-based discussions about network improvements. The platform is intended to make network performance more transparent while encouraging wider participation from users.
Things to remember before choosing a network
Network Anubhav can be a useful starting point, but it should be one part of a decision. Check results for the places where you regularly use your phone, such as home, school, workplace or your usual travel route. Look at more than one measurement and remember that a small number of tests may not represent the full experience in an area.
Also consider indoor signal strength, customer support, plan prices, data limits and the devices supported by the operator. A network with a high speed result in one location may not necessarily be the best option everywhere you go.
The bigger picture
India’s digital services depend on reliable mobile and broadband connectivity. Giving consumers a clearer view of local network performance can help them make more informed choices, while giving operators useful signals about where service may need attention.
TRAI’s Network Anubhav platform is a practical step towards greater transparency in telecom services. Its usefulness will grow as more people contribute test results and as the dashboard continues to develop. For consumers comparing mobile networks, it offers a new way to look beyond advertising claims and examine reported experiences in their own areas.
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