TRAI Delhi network test shows Jio leads in download speeds

A Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) drive test conducted in August 2026 across New Delhi and Central Delhi revealed varying performance metrics among major mobile operators. Reliance Jio achieved the highest average download speed at 287.91 Mbps, significantly outpacing Bharti Airtel (156.52 Mbps) and Vodafone Idea (39.57 Mbps).

In terms of voice reliability, Bharti Airtel recorded zero dropped calls during the testing period. Vodafone Idea led in upload speeds at 25.41 Mbps, while Jio recorded 23.31 Mbps and Airtel recorded 23.94 Mbps.

Regarding call quality, Jio experienced 46 instances of call silence lasting more than three seconds, compared to three instances for Airtel and 11 for Vi. Additionally, Jio recorded 1,610 samples of poor signal strength, while Vi and Airtel recorded 983 and 1,594 samples, respectively. MTNL trailed the private operators with a download speed of 4.34 Mbps and a 15.49 percent dropped-call rate.