Archive · 7 Jan 2026
NHAI seeks telecom help for highway connectivity
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has found 424 places on national highways where there is no mobile network.
These places are about 1,750 kilometers long.
NHAI has asked the government and a group called TRAI to tell phone companies to fix this problem.
They also want phone companies to send messages to drivers about dangerous spots on the roads, like places where cows might be.
This will help drivers be more careful and avoid accidents.
NHAI identified 424 locations with no mobile connectivity covering 1,750 km on national highways.
NHAI sought intervention from the Department of Telecom and TRAI to address the issue.
Lack of mobile network impacts operations, emergency responses, and public services.
NHAI requested TRAI to direct telecom operators to send SMS alerts for accident-prone locations.
A list of accident-prone stretches affected by stray cattle was shared with TRAI.
- Who
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- What
- Seeking telecom intervention for mobile connectivity on highways
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- 424 locations across national highways in India
- Why
- To improve operations, emergency response, and public services
- Organization
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- Issue
- Lack of mobile connectivity on highways
- Locations Identified
- 424 locations covering 1,750 km
- Intervening Bodies
- Department of Telecom and TRAI
- Purpose of Alerts
- Accident-prone locations and hazards