TRAI Launches Network Anubhav Platform to Map Mobile and Broadband Speeds Across India

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a new digital platform that allows consumers to compare mobile network and broadband performance across different locations. Called Network Anubhav, the platform combines user-generated connectivity measurements with the regulator’s independent network drive-test results to provide a location-based picture of internet speeds, signal strength and call quality.

Launched on November 4, 2026, the platform is designed to improve transparency in India’s telecom sector and help consumers make more informed decisions when choosing a mobile or broadband provider. It also gives telecom operators access to anonymised network performance data that can help identify areas requiring improvements. In addition, Network Anubhav introduces a web-based interface for Do Not Disturb (DND) services and complaints about unsolicited commercial communications.

What Is TRAI’s Network Anubhav Platform?

Network Anubhav is a geospatial and analytical dashboard developed by TRAI to bring different sources of telecom network performance information into one place.

The platform combines two major categories of data:

• Consumer-generated data: Connectivity and call-quality measurements collected through TRAI’s MySpeed and MyCall mobile applications.
• Independent drive-test data: Network measurements collected by TRAI through its own testing exercises in selected geographical areas.

By bringing these datasets together, the platform allows users to examine how mobile and fixed broadband services perform at particular locations rather than relying only on advertised speeds or general coverage information.

Consumers can access the platform through the official portal at anubhav.trai.gov.in.

Consumers Can Compare Mobile and Broadband Networks by Location

One of the platform’s main features is its interactive geographical map, which displays network test results across different locations.

Users can view results for cellular networks and fixed broadband connections. They can further filter the information by telecom service provider and technology, including 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G where applicable.

The platform provides information on several network parameters, including:

• Download speeds
• Upload speeds
• Signal strength
• Call-quality measurements
• Location and distribution of network tests

Users can zoom into geographical areas to examine where connectivity tests were conducted. Filters, legends, supporting tables and downloadable reports are also available to help interpret the information.

This could be particularly useful when comparing connectivity at different locations, such as a home, office or frequently visited neighbourhood. Someone considering a new mobile connection, for example, can examine the available test results for their area before selecting an operator.

However, the usefulness of the comparison will depend on how many tests have been conducted in a particular location and how recently the measurements were collected.

Understanding P50, P80 and P90 Network Speeds

Instead of displaying only peak internet speeds, Network Anubhav uses percentile-based measurements to represent the results of user tests.

These indicators help consumers understand the distribution of observed network speeds.

Indicator	Meaning
P50	Median speed: 50% of tests recorded this speed or higher
P80	Mobile broadband benchmark: 80% of tests recorded this speed or higher
P90	Fixed broadband benchmark: 90% of tests recorded this speed or higher

For example, if the P50 download speed displayed for a particular area is 50 Mbps, half of the recorded tests achieved at least 50 Mbps, while the other half recorded speeds at or below that level.

Similarly, a mobile broadband P80 value of 40 Mbps means that 80% of the relevant tests recorded speeds of at least 40 Mbps.

These measurements offer a different perspective from the maximum speeds advertised by telecom companies. They provide information about the speeds observed in actual user tests rather than highlighting only the highest possible performance.

TRAI Clarifies the Limitations of User-Test Data

TRAI has cautioned that percentile values calculated from consumer-generated tests do not represent a comprehensive assessment of network quality under a standardised testing methodology.

The results depend on the number and distribution of tests submitted by users. Factors such as device capabilities, indoor or outdoor conditions, network congestion and the time of measurement can influence individual results.

Independent drive tests provide an additional reference point. These tests are conducted using professional equipment under TRAI-defined procedures and are displayed separately from consumer-generated measurements.

Where both datasets are available, the platform can provide an integrated view of network performance, with independent drive-test results given preference in the combined assessment.

Telecom Operators Get Data to Identify Network Problems

Network Anubhav is not designed only for consumers. Telecom service providers will also be able to access a separate, secure interface containing anonymised information about network performance.

Through this interface, operators can examine consumer-generated measurements alongside details such as location, date, time and technical network parameters.

The information covers areas including:

• Mobile internet performance
• Call quality
• Network coverage
• Location-specific connectivity problems

This could help telecom companies identify geographical areas where users repeatedly experience weak signals, slow internet speeds or poor call quality.

For example, if several users report weak connectivity in a particular neighbourhood, an operator can examine the available measurements and investigate whether additional network capacity, infrastructure upgrades or optimisation work is required.

TRAI can also use the aggregated information to monitor consumer experience and support evidence-based discussions with telecom operators about network performance.

MySpeed SDK Could Expand Data Collection

TRAI is also encouraging wider participation through its MySpeed Software Development Kit (SDK).

The SDK allows eligible third-party applications to integrate connectivity-measurement capabilities. This could expand the number of applications contributing network performance observations to the platform.

A larger volume of user-generated measurements could improve geographical coverage and provide more information about network conditions across different parts of India.

However, the quality of the information will depend not only on the number of tests but also on their distribution, consistency and reliability.

Consumers can contribute by regularly using TRAI’s MySpeed and MyCall applications to test connectivity and call quality.

Network Anubhav Adds Web-Based DND Services

Another important feature of the platform is its web interface for Do Not Disturb services.

Previously, these facilities were available through TRAI’s mobile application. With the new portal, consumers can access several DND-related services directly through a web browser.

These include:

• Setting preferences for commercial communications.
• Submitting complaints about unsolicited commercial communications.
• Tracking the status of submitted complaints.
• Viewing consolidated spam complaint information.
• Checking service-provider-wise complaint details.

This brings network performance information and selected spam-management services together within a single online platform.

The addition could make it easier for consumers to access telecom-related services without depending exclusively on mobile applications.

What Network Anubhav Means for India’s Telecom Industry

India has a large and increasingly digital telecom market, with consumers depending on mobile networks and fixed broadband for work, education, entertainment, financial transactions and communication.

While operators publish coverage information and advertise network capabilities, actual connectivity can vary significantly between locations. A network that performs well in one neighbourhood may deliver a different experience in another.

Network Anubhav attempts to address this information gap by making location-specific observations more accessible. It also creates an additional source of information for regulators and telecom companies beyond operator-submitted performance reports.

The Bigger Picture

The launch reflects a broader effort to make telecom service quality more transparent and measurable. By combining consumer experiences with independent testing, TRAI is giving users another way to evaluate connectivity and giving operators more information about potential problem areas.

However, the platform should be viewed as a comparison and monitoring tool rather than a guarantee of future network performance. Its usefulness will depend on regular contributions, adequate test coverage and clear interpretation of the data.

Looking Ahead

The next challenge for Network Anubhav will be expanding its coverage and ensuring that consumers can access sufficiently recent and representative measurements across cities, towns and rural areas. Wider adoption of the MySpeed and MyCall applications, along with third-party SDK integration, could improve the amount of information available.

For telecom operators, the platform creates another source of consumer feedback that can help guide network investment and optimisation. For consumers, it offers a more evidence-based way to compare mobile and broadband connectivity before choosing a service provider. Its long-term impact will depend on how effectively the information translates into better network quality and more accountable telecom services.