‘Sanchar Saathi’ App Launched to Fortify Telecom Safety for Citizens

In a landmark transfer to boost telecom accessibility, safety, and empowerment throughout India, Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday launched a set of citizen-focused initiatives.

Key highlights of the occasion included the launch of the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App,National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0 and the inauguration of the Intra Circle Roaming facility at DBN Funded 4G Mobile Sites.

The Sanchar Saathi Mobile App is a user-friendly platform designed to fortify telecom safety and empower residents.

While launching the Mobile Application, the Minister highlighted, “This initiative not only provides access to opportunities but also ensures a secure environment for all users.”

He emphasised that the Sanchar Saathi App is dedicated to sustaining the safety, security, and trustworthiness of telecom networks for everybody.

The Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, obtainable for each Android and iOS platforms, offers customers with crucial instruments to safe their telecom sources and fight telecom frauds.

Key options embody: Chakshu – Reporting Suspected Fraud Communications (SFC): Users can report suspected calls and SMS utilizing app and straight from cell phone logs; Know Mobile Connections in Your Name: Citizens can determine and handle all cell connections issued of their identify, making certain no unauthorised utilization; Blocking Your Lost/ Stolen Mobile Handset: Lost or stolen cell units might be swiftly blocked, traced and recovered; and Know Mobile Handset Genuineness: The app gives a straightforward solution to confirm the authenticity of cell handsets, making certain customers buy real units.

With over 90 crore sensible telephone customers within the nation, the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App goals to make sure that each particular person has entry to those very important companies with just some faucets on their smartphone.

The Union Minister launched the National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0 by unveiling its imaginative and prescient doc.

JyotiradityaScindia highlighted that NBM 2.0 builds on the success of NBM 1.0, beneath which almost 8 lakh towers had been established.

He remarked, “Broadband subscriptions have increased from 66 crore to 94 crore. This growth serves as the fulcrum, the foundation, and the basis for the launch of NBM 2.0.”

He emphasised that the first goal of NBM 2.0 is to attach the remaining 1.7 lakh villages throughout the nation and to realize formidable milestones.

“Our goal is to ensure that at least 60 out of every 100 rural households have access to broadband connectivity. Additionally, we aim to achieve a minimum fixed broadband download speed of 100 Mbps, creating a robust digital infrastructure for rural India,” he added.

Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), earlier generally known as USOF, has undertaken an necessary position in bridging the telecom hole throughout rural and distant areas via its in depth cell tower initiatives. The telecom towers funded by DBN in such tough areas are catering to the subscribers of the precise TSP who has put in the cell tower with DBN funding. So far, Subscribers of different TSPs don’t get the advantage of the DBN funded tower.

During the occasion, the Union Minister additionally inaugurated Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) at DBN-funded 4G cell websites.

He emphasised the importance of this initiative, stating, “This is a crucial pillar, with three of our TSPs – BSNL, Airtel, and Reliance – joining forces to leverage each other’s infrastructure at all DBN-funded sites. With nearly 27,836 such sites, we are ensuring not only connectivity but also providing customers across the country with the freedom of choice.”

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