Archive · 7 Jan 2026
NHAI seeks help for mobile connectivity on highways
The NHAI, which takes care of big roads in India, found that there are 424 places on these roads where mobile phones don't work well.
This is a problem because it makes it hard for people to call for help or use other important services.
So, NHAI asked the government's phone and internet departments to help fix this issue.
They also want phone companies to send warning messages to drivers when they are near dangerous spots, like where cows might be on the road.
This way, drivers can be more careful and stay safe.
India's highways have a lot of accidents, and better phone service can help make them safer.
Some experts think NHAI should also help build the phone towers and cables needed for better service.
NHAI identified 424 locations with poor mobile connectivity on National Highways, covering 1,750 km.
NHAI sought intervention from DoT and TRAI to address the connectivity issues.
Poor connectivity impacts emergency response, public safety, and technology-enabled services.
NHAI requested TRAI to direct telecom operators to send proactive SMS alerts for accident-prone areas.
NHAI aims to ensure National Highways are both physically and digitally well-connected.
- Who
- NHAI (National Highways Authority of India)
- What
- NHAI seeks intervention from DoT and TRAI to improve mobile network connectivity on National Highways
- When
- January 6, 2026
- Where
- National Highways across India
- Why
- To enhance public safety, emergency response, and technology-enabled services
- Organization
- NHAI (National Highways Authority of India)
- Issue Identified
- 424 locations with poor mobile connectivity
- Total Distance Affected
- 1,750 km
- Entities Approached
- Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and TRAI
- Request to TRAI
- Proactive SMS alerts for accident-prone areas
- Date of Announcement
- January 6, 2026
- Total Highway Network
- 1,46,195 km
- Road Accidents in 2023
- 480,583
- Deaths in 2023
- 1,72,890
- Serious Injuries in 2023
- 4,62,893