“MySpeed” App

TRAI launches Myspeed App to measure real time mobile internet speed

Question: Recently Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) launched a mobile app named “Myspeed” for-
(a) Internet speed
(b) Network quality
(c) Mobile Recharge
(d) Online Payment
Ans: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 5 July 2016 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has launched a mobile app named “Myspeed”.
  • The mobile application will check internet speed in real-time on customer’s handsets.
  • The mobile app will send the data automatically on Trai’s analytics portal, where anybody can see the data.
  • In case of poor experience, users are requested to register a complaint with their network service providers.
  • The app can be downloaded free of cost on any android mobile with Android 4.3 – Jelly Bean or higher version.
  • The page consists of “send to trai” button which automatically sends the report to the regulator.

Reference:
https://apps.mgov.gov.in/descp.do?appid=1110&param=app
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/apps/Trai-launches-app-to-check-real-time-internet-speed/articleshow/53065026.cms
http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/trai-now-trains-guns-on-quality-of-data-services-116070500492_1.html
http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/mobile-tabs/trai-launches-myspeed-app-to-measure-real-time-mobile-internet-speed-that-customers-get-2894911/