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@article{185265,
        author = {Glorypersial  J},
        title = {A Statistical Analysis of Telecommunication Network Usage among College Students in Southern Tamil Nadu, India},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {890-902},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185265},
        abstract = {This study presents a statistical analysis of telecommunication network usage among college students in a district of Tamil Nadu, India. The research examines SIM card preferences, network quality, service satisfaction, mobile internet usage, and digital behavior across a sample of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research students from various academic streams.
Findings indicate that Jio is the most widely used network, followed by Airtel and Vi. Most respondents are aged 20–24 and primarily from arts and science backgrounds. Single SIM cards and 28-day prepaid plans are widely preferred. Entertainment and education are the top purposes for SIM usage. Airtel and BSNL users report the longest SIM usage, while Vi and BSNL users face more call drops and data issues. Most students access 4G networks, with Jio leading in 5G adoption.
We used non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis tests due to normalcy violations. No significant associations were found between SIM usage and gender, academic stream, or program. However, network speed showed a significant correlation with downloading academic materials.
The study highlights college students’ reliance on mobile networks for academic and personal use, revealing performance gaps across providers. These insights can guide telecom providers and policymakers to improve mobile service accessibility and quality},
        keywords = {SIM usage, mobile networks, telecom service quality, Kruskal-Wallis, data connectivity, digital behavior},
        month = {October},
        }