Airtel become first private telco to connect Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipore
The Hindu
Bharti Airtel launches mobile services in remote Jammu and Kashmir districts, partnering with Indian Army for connectivity.
Bharti Airtel has become the first private telecom operator to launch mobile services in Kupwara, Baramulla and Bandipore districts of Jammu and Kashmir, the company said on Wednesday (December 18, 2024).
The company said that it has deployed 15 mobile towers in Kupwara, Baramulla and Bandipore districts, which will benefit the local population and also offer essential communication connections for soldiers stationed along the Line of Control.
“Bharti Airtel has partnered with the Indian Army to bring connectivity to villages in Kupwara, Baramulla and Bandipore districts along the Line of Control in North Kashmir,” the company said in a statement.
Under the Vibrant Village Programme, villages such as Kachhal, Balbir, Razdan Pass, Taya Top, Ustad, Kathi, and Cheema are now connected to the rest of the country.
These villages are located in the Keran, Machhal, Tangdhar, Gurez, and Uri valley regions, spanning the three districts of Kupwara, Baramulla, and Bandipore.
“Airtel is the only private telecom operator providing its services in these regions,” the statement said.
Airtel has collaborated with the Indian Army to improve network services and enhance connectivity in remote areas of military bases.
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