Defense

Indian Army Activates Satellite-based Internet on Siachen Glacier at 19,061 Feet

Published on 21 Sep 2022

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  • The Indian Army activated satellite-based internet service on the world’s highest battlefield on Siachen Glacier.
  • Satellite-based internet service has been activated on the Siachen Glacier at 19,061 feet, the world’s highest battlefield, by the Siachen Signallers.
  • Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL), a government of India undertaking that is providing the net connectivity to the Army at Siachen, is the same agency that is responsible for the implementation of BharatNet Project. 
  • The BBNL's plan is to provide satellite-based internet to around 7,000 gram panchayats and other remote areas where fibre-based internet connectivity is not possible.

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