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4G At 10,000 Feet: BSNL Enables 4G Connectivity In Atal Tunnel
Swarajya Staff
Oct 06, 2020, 11:30 AM | Updated 02:49 PM IST
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In a major development, the state run teleco BSNL has fully equipped the newly built Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh with 4G connectivity, reports Hindustan Times.
As per the report, BSNL has installed three 4G base transceiver stations (BTSs) in the tunnel for its customers to use 4G as they pass through it.
#BSNL is proud to provide communication facility at 10000 feet in #AtalTunnel a prestigious project of strategic importance inaugurated by Hon'ble PM under the guidance and support of @rsprasad @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/hLFqDuog7g
— BSNL India (@BSNLCorporate) October 4, 2020
Earlier, BSNL Himachal Pradesh had stated that it’s team had worked day and night in 0 degree temperature to install the 3 4G BTSs in the tunnel at a height of 13,051 feet.
It should be noted that the state-run teleco has been offering 4G through its 3G spectrum in parts of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Kolkata.
Earlier on Saturday (3 October), Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the strategic Atal Tunnel constructed below the Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh.
The 9.02 km-long Atal Tunnel is the longest highway tunnel in the world and connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year. Earlier, the valley was cut off for about six months each year owing to heavy snowfall. The tunnel reduces the road distance by 46 Km between Manali and Leh and the time by about 4 to 5 hours.
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