HT Bureau
Guwahati, May 24: Airtel is offering unlimited calling and data benefits to facilitate communication for people affected by torrential rains and flooding in Assam and north-east India. Airtel mobile customers in the affected locations of Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong, Cachar, Tamenglong, South West Khasi Hills, East Jaintia Hills, and West Jaintia Hills will get unlimited calls and 2GB data for 5 days to ensure that they remain connected and can stay online.
Airtel has also set up war rooms to monitor their networks and stocked up on spares in case of a breakdown. The company has upgraded battery backup capacity for sites prone to power cuts during the current flood situation. Additionally, provisions have also been made for quick deployment of temporary sites (cell on wheels) in case of damage to existing sites.
