Reliance Jio digitally empowers soldiers with 4G, 5G network connectivity

Ladakh Ladakh: Ahead of Army Day on January 15, Reliance Jio in collaboration with the Indian Army has achieved a significant milestone by extending its 4G and 5G network to the world’s highest battlefield Siachen Glacier. According to Reliance, with the support of Army signallers, Reliance Jio has become the first telecom operator to provide seamless connectivity in this harsh and formidable region. Leveraging its indigenous full-stack 5G technology, Reliance Jio successfully deployed plug-and-play pre-configured equipment at a forward post. This feat was made possible through coordination with Army signallers ranging from planning to multiple training sessions, system pre-configuration and extensive testing.

The Indian Army played a key role in managing the logistics, including transporting Jio’s equipment to the Siachen Glacier. This collaboration ensured connectivity at an altitude of 16,000 feet in the Karakoram Range, a region where temperatures drop to -50 degrees Celsius.This initiative reflects Jio’s commitment to connect the most remote corners of the country by overcoming geographical challenges. It also demonstrates Jio’s technological capability in providing reliable communication solutions to support the country’s armed forces in protecting India’s borders under the most difficult conditions.

Reliance Jio has been continuously expanding its network in the Ladakh region, prioritizing forward posts on the borders. As the first operator to provide 4G services in these challenging terrains, Jio continues to empower communities and soldiers with unparalleled digital connectivity.With the launch of 5G services in Siachen Glacier, Reliance Jio has set a new benchmark in the telecom industry, a historic achievement in one of the most inhospitable environments on the planet.