Reliance Jio (Jio), in collaboration with the Indian Army, has extended its 4G and 5G network to the world’s highest battlefield, the Siachen Glacier. With support from the Army Signallers, Jio claims to have become the "first telecom operator to deliver seamless connectivity in this harsh and formidable region." Reliance Jio said it leveraged its indigenous full-stack 5G technology and deployed plug-and-play pre-configured equipment at a forward post.
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Jio Collaboration with Indian Army
From planning to multiple training sessions, system pre-configuration, and comprehensive testing, Jio co-ordinated with Army Signallers to achieve this deployment. "The Indian Army was pivotal in managing logistics, including airlifting Jio's equipment to Siachen Glacier. This collaboration ensured connectivity at 16,000 feet in the Karakoram range, an area characterised by extreme conditions with temperatures plummeting to -50 degrees Celsius," Jio said on Monday.
Digital Connectivity in Ladakh
Jio also mentioned that it has been steadily expanding its network in the Ladakh region, prioritising forward posts along the borders. As reported by TelecomTalk earlier, Airtel has already installed 42 towers in five months, bringing high-speed mobile connectivity to remote and border areas in Ladakh.
As the first operator to provide 4G services in these challenging terrains, Jio said, "It continues to empower communities and soldiers with unparalleled digital connectivity."
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Jio's Technological prowess
According to Jio, "This initiative reflects Jio's commitment to overcoming geographical challenges to connect the country's most remote corners. It also demonstrates Jio's technological prowess in providing reliable communication solutions to support the nation's armed forces in safeguarding India’s borders under the harshest conditions."
With the launch of 5G services at Siachen Glacier, Jio said it has set a "new benchmark in the telecom industry, marking a historic achievement in one of the planet's most inhospitable environments."
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"This monumental achievement is a tribute to India's technological advancement and the indomitable spirit of its armed forces," Jio concluded.
