Indian telcos push AI-based network monitoring over traditional drive tests

Indian telecom operators want AI and network analytics to supplement or replace manual drive tests used by TRAI to measure service quality. At India Mobile Congress on 8 October, communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia proposed a joint committee and a white paper to simplify QoS monitoring.

• Operators want AI analytics to supplement traditional drive tests
• Minister proposed a joint committee and white paper on QoS monitoring
• TRAI insists independent drive tests remain essential for objective assessment
• QoS violations carry fines of up to ₹1–3 lakh per benchmark