September 17, 2026 09:11 am (IST)
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Airtel launches services in Lachen
Lachen, Feb 10 (IBNS): Private telecommunications operator Airtel has become the first to offer services in Lachen, a town in North Sikkim district.
With a tower installed at an altitude of 9360 feet, Airtel has enabled seamless connectivity in Lachen enabling customers to easily stay connected to their dear and near ones.
The services were launched in the presence of Pepan - Head of Lachen apart from the Heads of the Lama Community; Lachen Gram Panchayet and senior Army officials.
Situated at an altitude of over 2700 meters, Lachen, meaning “big pass”, is a growing popular tourist place famous for the panoramic view of the Himalayan mountains that it provides apart from the abundant wildlife.
Starting up a network at this high altitude sub-zero temperature zones was a great challenge for the Airtel team at West Bengal circle office. Laying network in this harsh terrain required meticulous planning to withstand the challenges of inclement weather and low levels of oxygen.
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