Airtel Expands Network Availability in Ladakh Region As part of Project Leap, Bharti Airtel has been expanding 4G network to various locations. In 2017, it was the first operator to bring 4G services to Ladakh as part of the same project. For two years now, Airtel has been working hard to expand the network availability in remote areas. The 4G and 2G services launch in 26 villages of Ladakh will allow the citizens in the region to experience high-speed data services for the first time. The launch underlines the efforts of Airtel’s network teams to overcome the challenges of harsh weather and tough terrain in the region to empower the citizens of these villages, which are spread across the 150 km stretch from Kargil-Batalik-Hanuthang-Skurbuchan-Khalsi, said Bharti Airtel in a press statement. After this launch, locals, army and tourists visiting the following locations/villages of Kargil & Leh in Ladakh, shall now enjoy Airtel 4G services in Beyama, Apati, Derchiks, Lalung, Akchamal, Barchey, Lamsusando, Yogmakharbu, Sanjak, Silmo, Garkon, Yourbaltak, Khaltse, Skur Buchan, Damkhar, Dah, Tia, Leido, Takmachik, Skinding, Hemmis Shyk Pachan, Achinathang, Dragoo, Garkone, Batalik and Hanuthang. Furthermore, Airtel’s 4G services will give a major boost to the local community and enable local residents to experience videos in HD quality along with better downloads and uploads. Project Leap- the Network Expansion Programme of Airtel In 2015, right before the entry of Reliance Jio to the Indian telecom market, Airtel announced a new network expansion called ‘Project Leap.’ This project has opened up Airtel’s entire mobile network information to its customers through an online interface and this online portal is still available to the customers on Airtel Thanks app and website. Not only the telco opened its network availability to the customers, but this project also focussed on expanding the network availability based on the feedback from the customers. Airtel is also deploying various small cells, indoor solutions and other network solutions to increase the coverage further. The launch of high-speed 4G services in remote areas is also part of Airtel Project Leap itself. Bharti Airtel is currently rolling out VoWi-Fi service to the users in various circles to avoid the hassle of call drops indoors.
