Telecom operators like Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL activate Intra-Circle Roaming in flood-hit Thunag Tehsil, Himachal Pradesh, post flash floods and cloudbursts.
Department of Telecommunications directed operators to implement ICR to maintain service connectivity in affected areas till July 11, 2025.
Intra-Circle Roaming enables users to connect to any available network if their operator's infrastructure is down, crucial for connectivity during disasters.
DoT's instruction aligns with Unified Licence and SOP-2020 guidelines, instructing operators to facilitate roaming access without users needing to manually adjust settings.