TRAI publishes an independent drive test of mobile networks in Vijayanagara district

26 October 2026

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released the findings of an Independent Drive Test of mobile networks in Vijayanagara district, part of the Karnataka Licensed Service Area. The test was conducted from 11 to 14 August 2026 under the supervision of the TRAI Regional Office, Bengaluru, and covered a 439.8 km city drive, 13 hotspot locations, a 7.6 km walk test and a 74 km highway drive from Hosapete to Banavikallu on National Highway 50. Voice and data quality were measured on 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G using SIMs of Airtel, BSNL, RJIL and VIL. Hotspots covered included the Achyutaraya Temple Complex and Queen's Bath at Hampi and the Tungabhadra Dam entrance. In the city drive the highest average download speed recorded was 151.30 Mbps.