Bharti Airtel connects Kargil

Bharti Airtel now provides seamless voice and data connectivity to its customers in Kargil, reinforcing Airtel's pan India coverage strength.

The company has now become the only private operator to offer mobile connectivity in the region and now provides network coverage to all 22 districts in the state. Airtel through its network presence across all 22 districts of J&K will now allow the residents/tourists to stay connected with their friends and families across India.

Given the extreme weather conditions and rough terrains, the connectivity has been extended to Kargil region through VSAT links and specially designed telecom infrastructure which can be adjusted as per
the need in case of any unprecedented weather conditions. With connectivity in Kargil, Airtel has covered the farthest destination on the network coverage map of J&K.

Jagbir Singh - director, Network Services Group, Bharti Airtel said, "At Airtel, it is our constant endeavor to provide superior user experience to our customers by seamlessly connecting them wherever they go. District Kargil is known for its inclement weather conditions and remains cut off from the rest of the country for more than 6 months, especially during winters."

"The teams have worked very hard towards this project and we are pleased to have the network deployment that will allow the natives and tourists to stay connected to their near and dear ones throughout the year. With this, Airtel becomes the only private operator to have network footprints in the border district of J&K," said Jagbir Singh.