Leh: The 4G network connectivity in Ladakh will be further strengthen as Member of Parliament Jamyang Tsering Namgyal on Tuesday inaugurated mobile tower in in Hanley area of eastern Ladakh.
“The inauguration of 4G mobile tower will provide better connectivity in area. Centre is making all possible efforts to ensure better Mobile Connectivity in the region,” Jamyang Tsering Namgyal said after the inauguration.
The mobile was launched under Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) scheme of union government.
It may be recalled, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, R K Mathur took stock of the provision of providing mobile services to remote and difficult uncovered areas and also those areas along the National Highways and tourists routes in Ladakh under USOF.
He appreciated the work carried out by Jio to connect the difficult areas in Ladakh under USOF, particularly at Demchok.
LG Mathur reviewed the status of installing VSATs at various DSPT sites and the status of VSATs installed under NOFN in Leh and Kargil.
LG Mathur discussed the upgradation of BSNL 2G mobile towers to 4G to improve internet connectivity in Ladakh. Deputy Director-General, USOF, said that the upgradation of 2G to 4G connectivity of BSNL, Jio and Airtel would be considered in the existing tender.
Representatives from Airtel shared updates on the installation of Airtel towers in border areas and the issues faced by them.
LG Mathur assured to provide all necessary support for providing mobile towers and digital connectivity in all parts of Ladakh.
Administrator USOF, Department of Telecommunications; Secretary, IT Department, Saugat Biswas; Chairman & Managing Director, BSNL; Chairman & Managing Director, BBNL; Chairman & Managing Director, PGCIL; CGM (Planning & Coordination), BBNL; General Manager, BSNL Ladakh; Managing Director & CEO, Bharti Airtel; Managing Director, Reliance Jio; Director (North), Reliance Jio; CEO, Vindhya Telelinks Ltd (VTL); President, Vindhya Telelinks Ltd, attended the meeting.
