40 crore people are expected to come to Mahakumbh, the world’s largest religious event, which lasts for more than a month. During this time there will be no call drop here and uninterrupted internet streaming will happen. Telecom Service Provider and Mahakumbh Mela Administration Record Telendience (Tele-Density is the number of telephone connections for every hundred persons living in an area) is fully prepared to ensure smooth connectivity in this grand event.
Additional optical fiber laying, new towers and base transvience stations (BTS) and installing cell on wheels (transportable tower) are among the various measures taken to ensure strong and uninterrupted connectivity in the fair area during the event.
According to the Integrated Control and Command Center (ICCC) officials, three disaster management centers have been set up in the fair area to support emergency communication and ensure quick response during any crisis. Mostly all telecom service providers have extended their services here to ensure uninterrupted communication for millions of devotees and visitors.
A senior ICCC official told PTI, “Telecom service providers set up in three disaster management centers fair area to support emergency communication and ensure quick response during any crisis situation Have been done. “
He said, “These centers have been equipped with the latest technology to provide important communication channels in the event of natural or man -made disasters, ensuring safety of the attendees.”
Telecom operators are facing a unique challenge because millions of people gather in one place and use services like mobile/internet/messages etc. together.
According to District Magistrate Vivek Chaturvedi, additional District Magistrate of Mahakumbh Nagar, many problems are solved due to uninterrupted phone connection. The worry of losing their loved ones in the crowd has reduced because anyone can easily contact them on the phone because now the access of mobile phones is much higher than earlier Aquarius. Apart from this, the need to carry cash from digital payment is reduced, informing the authorities in case of any accident or unpleasant incident, everything becomes easy.
The Ministry of Telecommunications also directed the Telecom Service Provider to use advanced technology and customize the network in view of the huge crowd of people. On which the service provider made special preparations to improve the mobile network and agreed to install additional tower in Mahakumbh area. Besides, permanent towers have also been installed on government buildings outside the fair area, which will solve the problem of mobile connectivity in the city.
To increase public safety and convenience, the Telecom Service Provider has set up 53 help desks in the fair area. They are providing services such as reporting suspected fraud communication and blocking lost or stolen mobiles.
In addition, emergency alerts, disaster warnings and cell broadcast alert facilities and common alerting protocol (CAP) integrated platforms are being used to make the general public aware throughout the fair period.
According to the Ministry of Telecommunications, 26 km optical fiber has been laid in the Prayagraj city area, which strengthens the spine of telecom infrastructure. In addition, 328 new towers or mast have been installed, which further strengthen coverage in the urban landscape.
A total of 575 new BTS have been installed in all mobile technology, besides upgrading 1,462 existing BTS units, which ensures strong and uninterrupted connectivity in the city during the fair.
At least 92 km of optical fiber cable (offc) has been laid to provide high-speed, reliable network coverage. To meet heavy demand, 78 COW (Transportable Tower) and 150 outdoor small-cell solutions are being deployed, which ensure smooth communication in congested areas.
Airtel spokesperson said that the company has set up 287 new sites, adapted more than 340 existing sites and laid an additional 74 km of fiber in the city to increase mobile coverage. The company has deployed 78 active cell on wheels in the Kumbh Mela campus, which extends for several kilometers. These measures are ensuring uninterrupted connectivity not only within the fair premises but also in areas with highways, railway stations, airports, hotels and high pedestrians.
Let us tell you that Mahakumbh is a big religious event to be held every 12 years, which is being held in Prayagraj from 13 January and will continue for 45 days. So far, more than eight crore pilgrims have taken a holy dip at the confluence. On Wednesday, 10 crore more people are expected to take a dip on Mauni Amavasya.
