Bharti Airtel has announced to deliver uninterrupted connectivity to metro commuters by deploying high-capacity nodes 35 meters below river Hooghly. Airtel has invested in the infrastructure ahead of the actual commercial launch of service, which is expected soon. This makes Airtel the first operator to deliver seamless connectivity through the 4.8 km stretch in Kolkata’s east-west metro corridor connecting Howrah maidan with the Esplanade.
To facilitate this transformative service, Airtel has connected the 4.8 km stretch between Howrah maidan, Howrah station, Mahakaran and Esplanade stations through fibre. High-capacity nodes at each of these stations have been deployed for seamless connectivity allowing commuters to enjoy blazing 5G speeds, uninterrupted voice calls and data transmission that enhance the daily commute experience and allow customers to stay connected and productive through their travel.
Commenting on the announcement, Ayan Sarkar, chief executive officer (CEO), Airtel West Bengal and Odisha, said, “Airtel is committed to pushing boundaries to better serve its customers. This initiative to provide under-river tunnel connectivity will certainly make a difference to commuters where they will get to access to high-definition video streaming, gaming, multiple chatting, instant uploading of photos and more, along with enjoying the scenic stretch below river Ganga.”
Further, India’s first underwater metro is an engineering marvel connecting Howrah to Kolkata and will be thrown open to the public soon.
