Rising heatwave could set AC costs of telecom towers soaring

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.