Mobile Connectivity Set to Resume on Mumbai's Aqua Line After Two-Month Blackout
Mobile connectivity on Aqua Line to return soon as MMRC issues letter to 3 telcos
Hindustan Times
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The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has granted a Letter of Acceptance to Reliance Jio Infocomm, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea to restore mobile connectivity on the Aqua Line. This decision follows a two-month blackout due to previous contract issues, and the telcos are required to provide cellular access to BSNL within six months.
- 01The Letter of Acceptance was issued on May 15, 2023, to the three telecom companies.
- 02The telecom companies will share management of the In-Building Solutions (IBS) infrastructure at 27 stations for the next 25 years.
- 03The previous IBS provider, Aces India, was terminated in March 2023 due to failure to onboard multiple telecom service providers.
- 04The telcos must ensure cellular access for BSNL by November 2023.
- 05MMRC's decision to allow multiple telcos was influenced by a lack of bids for the initial tender.
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The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has issued a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to Reliance Jio Infocomm, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, aiming to restore mobile connectivity on the Aqua Line, a 33.5-km metro route in Mumbai. This follows a nearly two-month blackout caused by the termination of the contract with the previous In-Building Solutions (IBS) provider, Aces India, which failed to onboard at least three telecom service providers. The LoA, issued on May 15, 2023, mandates the three telecom companies to manage the IBS infrastructure across 27 stations for the next 25 years. They are required to provide cellular access to the state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) within six months, by November 2023. The MMRC had previously sought a new IBS provider through a tender that did not attract any bids. In response to the challenges faced, the MMRC decided to allow the three major telecom companies to collaborate, ensuring seamless connectivity across the metro network.
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The restoration of mobile connectivity will significantly enhance the commuting experience for passengers on the Aqua Line, allowing for better communication and access to services.
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