Quick answer: Network Anubhav is a geospatial and analytical dashboard launched by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on 4 November 2026. It maps internet speed and call-quality tests by users and by TRAI’s own drive tests, and it also gives web access to Do Not Disturb (DND) services for blocking and reporting spam.
Why the Network Anubhav Platform is in the news
TRAI announced the launch in Press Release No. 149/2026, dated 4 November 2026, in New Delhi. “Anubhav” means experience, and the platform is built around what users actually experience on their networks. TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said it brings greater transparency to network tests by consumers and TRAI, lets consumers check results by location and operator, and helps telecom companies find areas to improve. The portal is available at anubhav.trai.gov.in.
Key facts about Network Anubhav
- Launched by: TRAI, a statutory body set up under the TRAI Act, 1997.
- Date: 4 November 2026.
- Data sources: user tests from TRAI’s MySpeed and MyCall apps, plus TRAI’s Independent Drive Tests.
- Maps: results split into cellular and fixed broadband, then by operator and technology, with download and upload speeds.
- Spam control: through this portal, DND services are now available on a web interface.
- Developer tool: a MySpeed SDK lets eligible third-party apps add speed-testing features and feed more data into the platform.
How the speed figures are reported
Instead of one average speed, the platform reports percentile values from tests run by users in a given area.
| Indicator | Applies to | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| P50 (median) | All tests | Half of the tests recorded this speed or higher |
| P80 | Mobile broadband | 80% of tests recorded this speed or higher |
| P90 | Fixed broadband | 90% of tests recorded this speed or higher |
TRAI has said that user-test values are not a full assessment of network quality under a standard method. Still, they show how other users at a location are being served, and the maps also display Independent Drive Test results for comparison. A higher P80 or P90 figure means that most users, not only the lucky ones, get good speeds.
Who gains from the platform
| User | What they get |
|---|---|
| Consumers | Zoomable maps, filters, tables and downloadable reports; option to test speed and report spam |
| Telecom service providers | Secure access to consumer call-quality, coverage and internet test data with location, date and time |
| TRAI | Aggregated insights for evidence-based monitoring of consumer experience |
Through the DND web interface, consumers can set preferences for commercial messages, file complaints about unsolicited commercial communication, track complaint status and view complaint data overall and by operator.
Exam angle: how NDA, CDS and CAPF can ask this
- Questions on statutory and regulatory bodies are common: TRAI was set up under the TRAI Act, 1997, and regulates telecom, broadcasting and cable TV.
- Learn TRAI’s consumer apps by name (MySpeed, MyCall, DND) and what each does.
- Basic statistics, such as median and percentile, can be tested using examples like P50, P80 and P90.
Practice MCQs
Q1. The Network Anubhav Platform was launched by:
(a) Department of Telecommunications (b) TRAI (c) BSNL (d) C-DOT
Answer: (b) — TRAI launched it on 4 November 2026.
Q2. Which TRAI apps supply user test data to Network Anubhav?
(a) Sanchar Saathi and Umang (b) MySpeed and MyCall (c) DigiLocker and MyGov (d) Aarogya Setu and BHIM
Answer: (b) — the platform uses MySpeed and MyCall test results.
Q3. On the platform, “P80” applies to:
(a) Fixed broadband (b) Mobile broadband (c) Satellite internet (d) Landline voice calls
Answer: (b) — P80 is the mobile broadband indicator; P90 is for fixed broadband.
Q4. TRAI was established under which law?
(a) Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (b) Information Technology Act, 2000 (c) TRAI Act, 1997 (d) Companies Act, 2013
Answer: (c) — TRAI is a statutory body under the TRAI Act, 1997.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Network Anubhav Platform?
It is TRAI’s geospatial and analytical dashboard that shows user and drive-test results for network speed and quality by location, and gives web access to DND services.
When was Network Anubhav launched?
TRAI launched it on 4 November 2026 through Press Release No. 149/2026.
What does P50 mean on Network Anubhav?
P50 is the median speed: half of the user tests in that area recorded this speed or more.
Can I report spam calls on Network Anubhav?
Yes. The portal provides web access to DND, where you can set preferences, file complaints about unsolicited commercial communication and track their status.
What is the website of the Network Anubhav Platform?
The portal is available at anubhav.trai.gov.in.
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Sources: TRAI Press Release No. 149/2026, TRAI press release list. Facts as reported up to 6 November 2026.
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