TRAI Destroy BSNL in India |
Anand Tech Support- WhatsApp Contact No:- https://wa.me/918439501846 Join WhatsApp Channel- https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaA0... ***Vides Details*** The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducts Independent Drive Tests (IDTs) to evaluate telecom service providers' performance, including Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), in various regions. Recent IDT reports, such as those for Bhubaneswar (March 2025) and other cities like New Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad (September-October 2024), highlight significant challenges for BSNL, negatively impacting its public image, especially in public places. Below is an analysis based on available information, addressing the effect of these tests on BSNL's reputation. Key Findings from TRAI Independent Drive Tests Poor Performance in Voice and Data Services: In Bhubaneswar, TRAI's IDT revealed BSNL as the poorest performer among major telecom operators (Airtel, Jio, Vodafone Idea) in both voice and data services. BSNL's call drop rate was 1.77%, close to the 2% Quality of Service (QoS) benchmark, and its signal strength and network efficiency were subpar. In other cities (e.g., New Delhi, Jaipur), BSNL consistently showed higher call drop rates (e.g., 2.48% in Jaipur, 3.76% in Hyderabad) and lower voice quality, with Mean Opinion Scores (MOS) as low as 2.18 in Jaipur compared to competitors’ scores above 3.7. Data performance was equally weak, with BSNL’s average download speeds lagging significantly (e.g., 3.12 Mbps in Jaipur vs. Jio’s 356.68 Mbps) due to reliance on 3G/2G networks while competitors leverage 4G/5G. Network Congestion and Coverage Issues: TRAI has historically criticized BSNL for network congestion, notably in 2006, when it was a primary cause of nationwide network issues due to delays in provisioning Points of Interconnect (PoIs) with private operators. Recent tests indicate ongoing coverage problems, particularly in urban public places like Bhubaneswar, where subscribers face bad signal strength and congestion, undermining BSNL’s reliability in high-traffic areas. Technology Lag: BSNL’s continued reliance on 3G/2G networks, even in urban centers, hampers its competitiveness. For instance, TRAI’s January 2025 report noted BSNL’s limited 4G deployment and absence of 5G, unlike Jio and Airtel, which dominate with advanced networks. The slow rollout of 4G (61,492 sites by December 2024) and spectrum mismanagement (e.g., limited flexibility in 900 MHz and 2100 MHz bands) further degrade service quality, frustrating users in public spaces. Impact on BSNL’s Public Image Erosion of Trust in Public Places: Public places like city centers, highways, and railway routes, where TRAI conducts IDTs, are critical for telecom visibility. BSNL’s consistent underperformance in these areas, as evidenced by high call drop rates and slow data speeds, reinforces perceptions of unreliability. For example, in Bhubaneswar, TRAI noted that if service quality is poor in the state capital, rural areas are likely worse, amplifying public dissatisfaction. Social media sentiment on platforms like X reflects this frustration. A February 2025 TRAI IDT report shared on X showed BSNL’s voice quality (MOS 2.91) and call drop rate (0.90%) trailing far behind competitors, fueling negative user perceptions. Subscriber Losses and Market Share Decline: TRAI data for November and December 2024 shows BSNL losing 340,000 and 320,000 subscribers, respectively, after briefly gaining users post-tariff hikes by private operators. This reversal highlights customer dissatisfaction with service quality, further damaging BSNL’s reputation. BSNL’s market share has plummeted from 21% in 2005 to 10% in 2022, with subscribers (91.7 million by December 2024) dwarfed by Jio (465.1 million) and Airtel (385.3 million). Poor IDT results exacerbate this trend, as users switch to more reliable private operators. #TRAI #BSNL #Test #NetworkCoverage #SpeedTest #Internet #DropCall #AnandMasterJi ******************************************************** Also, Provide an Online Help Desk To All My Audience ******************************************************** Any Inquiry Contact on WhatsApp No. +91-8439501846 Business Related - [email protected]
