Mumbai Metro Line 3 Loses All Mobile Connectivity After Telecom Contract Termination

• Commuters on Mumbai's underground Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) are without mobile network access.
• Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) terminated its contract with ACES India, responsible for telecom infrastructure.
• The termination followed a prolonged disagreement between ACES India and telecom operators over pricing.
• The dispute had already slowed full mobile coverage rollout, with operators exploring setting up their own infrastructure.
• MMRCL expects to float a new tender, but until then, the metro line remains without mobile network connectivity.