The Division of Telecommunications (DoT) on Tuesday introduced the activation of the Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) facility in 5 districts of Tamil Nadu: Cuddalore, Villupuram, Puducherry, Kalakurichi, and Thiruvannamalai. The transfer was carried out because of the ongoing results of Cyclone Fangal.

Impact of Cyclone Fangal

Cyclone Fangal made landfall between Puducherry and Tamil Nadu on November 30, bringing heavy rain and extreme climate. Though the storm weakened by Sunday, torrential rains continued, inflicting widespread flooding and waterlogging in Puducherry and vital disruption in different elements of Tamil Nadu. The state of affairs referred to as for emergency measures, together with the deployment of rescue groups.

What’s Intra Circle Roaming (ICR)?

Intra-circle roaming permits telecom operators to share their networks, increase protection and be certain that customers can keep linked, particularly throughout emergencies. It permits folks to entry any out there community, no matter their telecom supplier, facilitating uninterrupted communication with household and emergency companies.

Service availability and directions

DoT has Directed All Telecom Service Suppliers (TSPs) ought to lengthen ICR facility to roamers from different states visiting Tamil Nadu. Customers can hook up with the most effective out there community within the area, even when their main supplier is down.

The power will stay operational till 23:59 hours on December 6, 2024, or till additional discover, guaranteeing seamless communications throughout restoration efforts.