Airtel provides mobile connectivity in remote Army locations in Arunachal

Leading telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Wednesday said it has set up infrastructure across 30 Indian Army stations in difficult terrain in Arunachal Pradesh to make available uninterrupted connectivity.

The Indian Army had joined hands with Airtel for last-mile connectivity in border and difficult-to-reach locations of the Himalayan state, the company said in a statement.  “As part of the initiative, Airtel deployed network infrastructure across 30 Army stations located in challenging mountainous terrain,” it added.

The deployment significantly enhanced voice and data connectivity in areas where access has historically remained limited due to geographical and infrastructure constraints, Airtel said. “This achievement was made possible through strong collaboration between Airtel and the Indian Army.

Army extended extensive logistical support throughout the project, including assistance for fiber deployment and power infrastructure,” it added. The company further said that in several locations where road access was not possible, the Indian Army provided the necessary assistance and logistics support to move Airtel technical teams and telecommunication equipment deep into the mountains.