{"id":1294942,"date":"2025-05-12T07:46:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T02:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1294942"},"modified":"2025-05-12T07:47:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T02:17:25","slug":"india-pakistan-tensions-airtel-jio-vi-bsnl-deploy-emergency-protocols","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/india-pakistan-tensions-airtel-jio-vi-bsnl-deploy-emergency-protocols\/","title":{"rendered":"India-Pakistan Tensions: Airtel, Jio, Vi, BSNL Deploy Emergency Protocols"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On May 7, tensions flared between India and Pakistan after Pakistan launched missiles and drones at several Indian cities. The Indian Armed Forces responded swiftly, neutralizing all threats and launching strong countermeasures. In the wake of these attacks, the Ministry of Telecommunications has urged immediate preparedness to maintain communication lifelines\u2014especially near the international border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-5-2-1280x720-2-1024x576-1280x720-1-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"India-Pakistan Tensions: Airtel, Jio, Vi, BSNL Deploy Emergency Protocols\" class=\"wp-image-1294956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-5-2-1280x720-2-1024x576-1280x720-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-5-2-1280x720-2-1024x576-1280x720-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-5-2-1280x720-2-1024x576-1280x720-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-5-2-1280x720-2-1024x576-1280x720-1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Telecom Sector Goes on High Alert<\/strong><br>Major telecom operators\u2014<strong>Jio, Airtel, BSNL, and Vi<\/strong>\u2014have rolled out <strong>emergency protocols<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatvnews.com\/technology\/news\/airtel-jio-vi-bsnl-begin-implementing-emergency-protocols-amid-india-pakistan-tension-2025-05-09-989490\">ensure uninterrupted network access<\/a>. These efforts are focused on supporting <strong>Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs)<\/strong> across states and districts. The push follows a directive from the <strong>Department of Telecommunications (DoT)<\/strong>, which reminded operators to follow the 2020 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) without delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Emergency Measures Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensuring all <strong>Base Transceiver Station (BTS)<\/strong> sites within 100 km of the border remain operational<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stockpiling diesel<\/strong> for generators to prevent power disruption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deploying standby repair crews<\/strong> with spare parts in high-risk zones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Testing intra-circle roaming (ICR)<\/strong> functionality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submitting activation requests<\/strong> for ICR to the Disaster Management Division<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coordinated Industry Action<\/strong><br>Telecom executives have confirmed to Money Control that networks are stable and SOPs are being executed. \u201cWe are fully operational and closely aligned with government directives,\u201d one senior official said. Another emphasized that <strong>coordination with local authorities in border districts<\/strong> has been both prompt and productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why This Matters<\/strong><br>In times of national crisis, <strong>seamless communication<\/strong> is vital for military operations, emergency services, and public safety. The telecom sector\u2019s proactive response ensures that key infrastructure remains online\u2014even under attack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On May 7, tensions flared between India and Pakistan after Pakistan launched missiles and drones at several Indian cities. The Indian Armed Forces responded swiftly, neutralizing all threats and launching strong countermeasures. In the wake of these attacks, the Ministry of Telecommunications has urged immediate preparedness to maintain communication lifelines\u2014especially near the international border. 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