New Delhi: Indian troops have extended reliable 4G and 5G mobile connectivity to some of the most distant, highest altitude posts in Ladakh, including the advancement locations of the Eastern and Western Ladakhs, and even the highest battlefield in the world on the Siaki Glacier.
Now, troops stationed in key positions such as DBO, Galwan, Demchok, Chumar, Batalik and Dras can now stay in touch with their families and get real-time communication services. Army officials described the work as “a major morale booster for soldiers serving in positions of isolated, winter referees over 18,000 feet.”
The project also brings mobile signals to Frontier Hamlets’ long-standing isolation from the network. Throughout the government framework, the Army has partnered with telecommunications service providers and Ladakh United Territory Management to leverage its existing fiber optic cable network. The Leh-based Fire and Furious Legion led the drive, installing multiple towers on the military infrastructure – only four main towers in the Ladakh and Kagir regions – and ultimately a historical commissioning of the 5G mast was performed on the Siochen Glacier.
In addition to the troop welfare, the initiative is a major national-building step that integrates the “first village” along the actual control scope into India’s digital economy, officials said. By bridging the digital divide, local businesses are expected to stimulate, promote border tourism and enhance overall socio-economic development.
“Mobile connectivity is not only a communication tool, but is now a lifeline for remote communities, promoting inclusion, opportunity and dignity,” an Army spokesperson said.
