India’s top telecom companies are activating emergency plans after a tense night of missile and drone threats from across the border.
As India steps up its defense following reported missile and drone attacks from Pakistan, telecom giants like Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL aren’t wasting a second. They’re kicking emergency protocols into high gear to make sure people stay connected—especially near the India-Pakistan border.
Why the sudden scramble?
Last night (May 7), tensions between India and Pakistan flared up big time. Pakistani forces reportedly tried to target multiple Indian cities using missiles and drones. Fortunately, the Indian Armed Forces were quick to respond, intercepting all incoming threats and hitting back hard.
In light of the situation, the Ministry of Telecommunications’ Disaster Management Department stepped in. They sent a clear message to telecom operators: get your emergency protocols in place now—especially in areas within 100 km of the international border.
What are telecom companies doing?
Telecom operators have been told to follow the 2020 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to the letter. That includes:
- Making sure all network towers, especially in border districts, stay up and running.
- Keeping backup diesel generators ready, just in case the power goes out.
- Having repair teams on standby with critical spare parts.
- Testing intra-circle roaming (ICR) so that if one network fails, users can hop onto another seamlessly.
Basically, the idea is to keep communication lines open—no matter what.
Inside sources say…
Executives from these companies told Moneycontrol that they’re already in action mode. One insider said all systems are currently stable and functioning as per the SOPs. Another added that coordination between the government and telecom providers has been “smooth and timely,” especially in sensitive zones.
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Why this matters
When things get tense at the border, clear and uninterrupted communication becomes a lifeline. Not just for regular folks, but also for the Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) working at both state and district levels.
The government clearly doesn’t want any hiccups. They’ve even asked telecom companies to reach out to the DoT’s Deputy Director General of Disaster Management if they need help activating ICR services.
Final thoughts
While no one knows what’s coming next, one thing’s for sure: India’s telecom backbone is on high alert. In moments like this, staying connected isn’t just about chatting with friends—it’s about staying safe, informed, and ready
