Jio becomes the first operator to provide service in Siachen Glacier: Connectivity reached at a height of 16,000 feet in Karakoram Range, mobile service reached front post

Indian Army’s ‘Fire and Fury Corps’ has shared this footage on social media platform X.

Reliance Jio has started its 5G service in the world’s highest battlefield. Indian Army’s ‘Fire and Fury Corps’ gave this information through a post on social media platform X.

According to the Army, Jio Telecom and the Indian Army have together successfully installed the first 5G mobile tower on the Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield. It has been installed at a front post in Siachen.

Jio Telecom and Indian Army jointly set up 5G mobile tower.

Jio is the first operator to provide service in Siachen Glacier

Jio has achieved an achievement by starting 4G and 5G services on Siachen Glacier just before Army Day on January 15. Jio has become the first operator in the country to start service on Siachen Glacier.

Describing it as a wonderful achievement, the Army said – This indomitable achievement is dedicated to our brave soldiers who completed this challenge while deployed in challenging conditions. It was extremely difficult to erect the tower at such a height. The Army ensured the safety of the crew members including logistics.

The temperature here reaches below -50°C.

Jio used its indigenous full-stack 5G technology. Fire and Fury Signalers and Siachen Warriors along with Jio team installed 5G tower in North Glacier. The temperature in this region drops to -50°C. Cold winds and snow storms frequently occur here.