TECH NEWS : Rising temperatures in India are driving up air-conditioning expenses at telecom towers, potentially leading to a 3-5% increase in power and fuel cost
Heat Wave News: Industry experts cautioned the current scenario could also lead to a slowdown in tower network expansions in the near term, even though Indian tower companies are used to working in hot weather conditions.
Rising temperatures in India are expected to increase air-conditioning costs at telecom tower installations, potentially impacting the operational expenses of telecom operators. If heatwave conditions persist, telcos could face a 3-5% rise in power and fuel costs for air-conditioning mobile base stations, crucial for uninterrupted mobile connectivity. Power and fuel costs already make up a significant portion of telcos network operating expenses.