MTNL fined Rs 8 lakh by TRAI for wireless QoS shortfalls

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MTNL received a TRAI order dated Feb 3, 2026 imposing a financial disincentive of Rs 8 lakh for failing to meet Quality of Service benchmarks in wireless access service for June 2025. Violations include poor call set-up success rates in Delhi and Mumbai and non-functional geospatial coverage maps on its website. MTNL states there is no material impact on finances or operations. Penalty is payable within 21 days, else interest at 2 percent above SBI MCLR will apply.

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Minor penalty with no material impact per company; small fine unlikely to move stock but flags ongoing wireless service quality concerns.