Thursday, 22 October, 2026
End of the Drive Test: Telcos Push for AI-Led Network Checks
By TechShots Studio

Indian telecom operators are urging the government to modernize network quality monitoring by replacing traditional, manual drive tests with AI-driven analytics, virtual simulations, and real-time network data. Pushed during discussions with Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, operators argue that legacy testing methods are outdated for 5G, prompting a proposed committee to review and streamline service-quality assessments.
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