TRAI can use the data for ” evidence-based monitoring of consumer experience and use this data for improvement in network performance.”

NEW DELHI: You can now which telecom company has the fastest internet speed in your area and which is the slowest. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Wednesday launched the “Network Anubhav Platform” — a geospatial and analytical dashboard for user test data which comprises of the test results from MySpeed and MyCall apps of TRAI. The platform will give information about various network parameters to consumers, service providers and TRAI. Consumers will be able to report spam and test internet speeds on this platform.TRAI chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said: “The Network Anubhav Platform brings greater transparency to observed network tests conducted by Consumers and TRAI. It empowers consumers to analyse location and service provider specific tests, enables telecom service providers to identify areas for network optimisation and strengthens TRAI’s efforts for network improvement.”The platform’s geo-Spatial maps allow consumers to view test results categorised as cellular or fixed broadband, further segregated service provider-wise and technology-wise, based on parameters, including download and upload speeds.“Though values based on user tests do not represent comprehensive assessment of network quality based on standard methodology, they provide valuable information to users regarding experience of other users at various locations. The maps also facilitate a geospatial appreciation of independent drive tests for various locations. Together, these data sets and their geospatial visualization provide valuable information to users about experience of other users and results of Independent Drive Tests,” a govt statement said.

“Through a secure interface, telecom service providers can view data of call quality, coverage and internet tests conducted by consumers. Along with location, date, time, and values of technical parameters, TSPs can identify geographic locations for further analysis and can use it for network improvement,” it added.TRAI can use the data for ” evidence-based monitoring of consumer experience and use this data for improvement in network performance.”TRAI’s MySpeed SDK enables eligible third-party apps to integrate connectivity-measurement capabilities. “With Anubhav portal access to the DND is now available through web interface. Consumers can use the available DND facilities to exercise preference for commercial communication, submit complaints relating to unsolicited commercial communication, track complaint status and view consolidated and service-provider-wise complaint information.“