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TRAI Revamps 'TRAI MyCall' App for Consumer Voice Call Quality Feedback

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TRAI has launched a new version of its 'TRAI MyCall' mobile application to assess voice call quality through direct consumer feedback. This initiative empowers telecom users to report call issues in real time, aiding regulators and service providers in improving network performance. The revamped app includes user-friendly features like star ratings and specific problem reporting.

Background

TRAI has been regulating telecom services in India, focusing on Quality of Service (QoS) parameters. The 'TRAI MyCall' app was originally introduced to gather consumer feedback on call quality, and this new version enhances its functionality.

Key facts

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  1. TRAI launched the new version of 'TRAI MyCall' app on August 3, 2026.

  2. The app enables consumers to rate voice calls on a 1-5 star scale and report specific issues like call drops, echo, audio delay, cross connection, voice cracking, one-way audio, and long connection time.

  3. Feedback is shared anonymously with telecom service providers (TSPs) and TRAI.

  4. The app includes features like automatic post-call feedback prompts, interactive map history, and a coverage test for signal strength.

  5. TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti urged all mobile users to download and regularly share feedback.

  6. The app is available on Google Play for Android devices.

  7. This initiative aims to improve Quality of Experience (QoE) and Quality of Service (QoS) in telecom networks.

  8. India has over one billion telecom subscribers, making voice calling a key service.

Prelims pointers

  • TRAI: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, established in 1997 under the TRAI Act.
  • TRAI MyCall app: A citizen-centric digital platform for voice call quality feedback.
  • Key features: star rating, specific issue reporting, coverage test, interactive map.
  • App available on Google Play for Android.
  • Related to Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE).
  • Launch date: August 3, 2026.
  • Ministry: Ministry of Communications.

Mains angles

  • GS3: Role of regulatory bodies in ensuring consumer protection and service quality in telecom.
  • GS2: Government policies and interventions for digital governance and citizen participation.
  • GS3: Challenges in telecom infrastructure and measures to improve network quality.
TRAI Revamps 'TRAI MyCall' App for Consumer Voice Call Quality Feedback — UPSC Polity · in5points