DoT and TSPs restore telecom services in flood-hit Tripura

By  News On Air   Aug 26, 2024

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has been making all out efforts to restore telecom services in the flood-hit Tripura.

Amid daunting challenges, combined efforts of the telecom service providers (TSPs), including BSNL, Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone have led to the restoration of over 94 per cent of the telecom network in the flood-hit areas in the State.

Ministry of Communications in a statement said that this helped in maintaining crucial communication for rescue teams, government officials, and the general public.

Tripura has faced severe disruptions due to unprecedented heavy rainfall, which resulted in intense flooding from 19 to the 23rd of this month.

The Ministry added that DoT and TSPs have taken several measures to support the communities in distress and enhance telecom connectivity to ensure continuous coverage.

The DoT has enforced Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) in Tripura State tomorrow following the ground report from its field office.

All TSPs promptly implemented the ICR in their network, allowing the customers to avail services of any of the available TSP’s network, irrespective of their subscription.

Based on the request from state disaster management authorities, TSPs have replaced the damaged telecom equipment immediately in the affected area.

This has assisted both the distressed residents and the rescue workers and disaster management teams on the ground.