9 months ago
Vi Enhances Network for Sabarimala Pilgrimage; Introduces Pre-registration for Vi Suraksha Wrist Bands
Telecom company Vi has improved its network along the Sabarimala pilgrimage route to ensure better connectivity.
They've also introduced a pre-registration system for Vi Suraksha wrist bands, which help lost children get reunited with their families.
Last year, over 150 children were safely reunited with their families using these wrist bands.
Vi strengthens network along Sabarimala route with 70 MHz spectrum and 13 new sites
Advanced FDD and TDD layers with Massive MIMO technology deployed for seamless connectivity
Vi Suraksha wrist bands for children's safety introduced with simplified pre-registration process
Over 20,000 wristbands distributed last year, helping reunite over 150 missing children
Pre-registration available at all Vi Stores and Mini Stores across Kerala
- Who
- Vi, Kerala Police, Pathanamthitta District Police Superintendent Anand R (IPS)
- What
- Strengthened network and introduced pre-registration for Vi Suraksha wrist bands
- Where
- Sabarimala route, Kerala
- When
- In time for the Sabarimala pilgrimage
- Why
- To ensure pilgrims stay connected and children's safety
Key facts
- Spectrum Deployed
- 70 MHz across L900, L1800, L2100, L2300, L2500 bands
- New Sites Added
- 13 new sites in Pathanamthitta district
- Wrist Bands Distributed Last Year
- Over 20,000
- Children Reunited Last Year
- Over 150
- Pre-registration Facilities
- Available at 25 Vi Stores and 103 Vi Mini Stores across Kerala
Quotes
Anand R (IPS), Pathanamthitta District Police Superintendent
The head of the police department in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala
“The District Police is happy to continue this collaboration with Vi under the Vi Suraksha initiative, which will greatly assist pilgrims and support our ongoing efforts to ensure their safety during the Sabarimala Yatra. The Vi Suraksha QR code bands will significantly aid our efforts in tracking children who get separated and help them reunite with their families.”
thehansindia.com
