India-Pak tension: Govt orders telcos to ensure disaster-level preparedness, uninterrupted telecom connectivity

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the government has directed all telecommunications companies to ensure disaster-level preparedness, maintain uninterrupted telecom connectivity nationwide, and coordinate closely with one another to guarantee seamless network operations, a CNBC TV18 report stated. In its directive, as informed by sources aware of the matter to CNBC TV18, the government has said that it’s critical to maintain seamless communication for national security.