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Intra-Circle Roaming Activated in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Amidst Heavy Rainfall

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) instructed telecom service providers to activate Intra-Circle Roaming in selected districts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, affected by heavy rainfall, to ensure uninterrupted connections.

This major step was supposed to be active until 11:59 pm on September 3, availing subscribers to use any available networks in their respective regions without considering what primary service provider they are engaged with. By introducing this, the users residing in Krishna and Guntur districts of Andhra Pradesh and Khammam, Nalgonda, and Warangal districts of Telangana with the option to switch between connections easily in order to maintain connectivity.

A few days back, the Gujarat government directed all telecom service providers to activate intra-circle roaming in 9 districts, letting users switch seamlessly between networks without opting for any particular SIM cards to access smooth communication during the crisis.

Defining Intra-Circle Roaming

Intra-circle roaming is a solution through which subscribers can use another operator’s network available geographical region. This way, subscribers can benefit from heavy network congestion or disruptions to avail themselves of seamless communication.

How will this help consumers?

●Connectivity with no disruption: The activation process of intra-circle roaming can help users access the network no matter where they are, even in areas where there is poor network coverage or at times of high demand.

●Improved Accessibility: With intra-circle roaming, users can still communicate with the authorities and loved ones when natural calamities hit.

● Hassle-free communication: Implying intra-circle roaming will make it convenient for users to switch between operators and search for the existing coverage manually can be avoided.

Government's Commitment to Connectivity:

This major step by the Andhra Government showcases that the government is emphasizing offering relief efforts and maintaining necessary services.  

How to Access Intra-Circle Roaming?

Usually, smartphones will connect to the best available network within the region automatically, but because of any reason, its not happening, users can choose one from their device’s settings manually.

What telecom companies can do?

Being an important part of communication, telecom service providers should improve their systems to maintain network stability and capacity to make sure that their optimal performance is not being interrupted during peak usage periods.

As users, we can also participate in the process by utilizing data judiciously and promptly reporting network issues. Telecom operators should focus on prioritizing network capacity and dependability as the demands to satisfy users are increasing day by day.