India, April 10 -- In a big step towards better transparency and user empowerment, India's Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) has mandated all telecom service providers (TSPs) to publish mobile network coverage maps on their official websites. These maps help users understand where mobile services like 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G are available, improving clarity and setting the stage for more accountable services.

The main stakeholders include TRAI, India's top telecom regulator, and the country's major telecom companies like Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio (RJIL), Vodafone Idea, BSNL, and MTNL. While Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea have already published their maps, BSNL and MTNL are yet to do so. TRAI's Quality of Service (QoS) Advisor, Shri Tejpal...