Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, has announced the successful completion of the first phase of a strategic initiative in partnership with the 4 Corps of the Indian Army, headquartered at Tezpur, Arunachal Pradesh.
The initiative will strengthen mobile connectivity across remote regions in Arunachal Pradesh.
With this milestone deployment, Airtel has become the first and only service provider to deliver reliable mobile connectivity in the mountainous, high-altitude and difficult-to-access region. This will enable both military and civil personnel residing in these remote locations to stay seamlessly connected with their families.
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As part of the initiative, Airtel deployed network infrastructure across 30 Army stations located in challenging mountainous terrain. The deployment significantly enhances voice and data connectivity in areas where access has historically been limited by geographical and infrastructure constraints.
This achievement was made possible through the strong collaboration between Airtel and the Indian Army. The Army extended extensive logistical support throughout the project, including assistance for fibre deployment and power infrastructure. In several locations where road access was unavailable, the Indian Army provided the necessary assistance and logistical support to move Airtel Technical teams and telecommunications equipment deep into the mountains.
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The successful completion of Phase 1 has now paved the way for the next chapter. Encouraged by the project’s impact, the Indian Army and Airtel have agreed to undertake Phase 2, under which network sites will be built at 15 additional locations in Arunachal Pradesh.
“This initiative reflects Airtel’s continued commitment to extending connectivity to some of the country’s most difficult terrains. The rollout required extensive coordination between Airtel teams and local support units to overcome immense terrain and weather-related challenges.”
-Balaji R, CEO, North East and Assam, Bharti Airtel
“Our teams operated under demanding high-altitude conditions and adverse weather to ensure timely and secure network activation. We are deeply grateful to the Indian Army for their unparalleled logistical support, which made it possible to bring digital connectivity to these frontier regions,” he further added.
Airtel’s continued expansion into such challenging environments reflects its commitment to bridging the digital divide and powering India’s digital transformation.
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