New Delhi, Nov 17: Telecom operator Bharti Airtel has expanded its network footprint to Man and Merak — two of the remotest villages on the Eastern Border of Ladakh — near the world-famous Pangong Lake, the company said on Monday. Airtel said the expansion of the network connects the entire route between Chushul and Pangong Tso (Pangong Lake), which is at the Line of Actual control.

“Located along the stretch between Man and Merak villages on the eastern border of Ladakh, this area has long struggled with zero connectivity and no telecom network availability, leaving a vast corridor of approximately 50 kilometres without coverage. High-speed network rollout in these villages marks a transformative moment, enabling residents, security forces, and tourists to stay connected in one of India’

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