Mobile users can now access network coverage map on telcos’ websites
Telecom service providers (TSPs) have published mobile network coverage maps on their websites, as per the mandate given by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
- NEW DELHI — In a bid to boost transparency and empower mobile subscribers,
telecom service providers (TSPs) have published mobile network coverage maps on
their websites, as per the mandate given by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of
India (TRAI).
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- The coverage maps offer a variety of user-friendly features
for easy accessibility and navigation with standard colour scheme.
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- It also provides the option to see the coverage of specific
technology like 2G, 3G, 4G or 5G offered by respective TSP in their area of
interest.
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- Users can use search options or enable location on their
device to navigate to their current location. The toggle switch or technology
selection button may be used to select coverage maps of technology of their
interest, according to the Ministry of Communications.
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- The TRAI regulations mandates that “Every service provider
providing access service (wireless) shall publish on its website the service
wise geospatial coverage maps in such a manner and format, as may be directed
by the Authority from time to time, for the geographical areas where wireless
voice or wireless broadband service is available for subscription by
consumers.”
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- As per the regulations, the publication of mobile network
coverage map was to be completed by April 1, 2025.
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- To enable easy user access, these links of mobile coverage
maps have been consolidated on TRAI website. The coverage maps of different
service providers can also be accessed on TRAI website.
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- “The mobile subscribers may share their feedback or report
any major discrepancy in coverage representation with their service provider
through user feedback feature available on coverage maps. However, users may
kindly note that actual mobile coverage experience may sometime vary from the
coverage shown in map, including in indoor areas, as it depends upon various
dynamic parameters,” according to TRAI.
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- The mobile network coverage maps are not only useful for
subscribers but also provide status of telecom coverage across the country
which can be used by different stakeholders for planning and rollout of
e-enabled initiatives.
