Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has commissioned a new base transceiver station (BTS) in Siachen glacier in Ladakh to extend mobile communication for the soldiers deployed at more than 15,500 feet.
This development was shared by the Army's Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps on X, formerly Twitter, highlighting that the new BTS site is located on the high altitude post of the Army.
"Siachen Warriors in collaboration with BSNL established first ever BSNL BTS at forward posts of the highest battlefield on 6 October to extend mobile communication for the soldiers deployed at more than 15,500 feet," the Fire and Fury Corps announced on X.
Troops will now get connected to their families from their high altitude posts, while performing duties in the coldest and highest battlefield.
Published 12 October 2023, 12:17 IST