J&K Circle of BSNL has commissioned 10 sites with 15 combo (2G+3G) BTS along Pehalgam, Baltal routes to Amarnath Shrine to provide reliable telecom connectivity to Yatries.
“These sites are connected on very high speed 10 G latesttechnology transport network purely on optical fiber. More than 35 Km’s ofOptical Fiber Cable has been laid for connecting these BTSs to thecommunication network,” a statement issued by the BSNL said.
The equipments & materials required for establishing thetelecom connectivity at these high altitudes were taken throughponies/head-load.
“To cater to the large number of Pilgrims who are visitingthe shrine cave, voice and SMS have been given priority over data along theroute. BSNL only has been providing mobile services enroute to Yatries since2010,” it said.