Union Cabinet has approved the upgradation of existing LWE towers from 2G to 4G and O&M extension of existing Towers with an estimated cost of ₹2,426 Crore (₹541.80 Cr. for O&M of existing 2G sites and ₹1,884.59 Cr for 4G upgradation) by BSNL on nomination basis on 27.04.2022. Agreement has been signed with M/s BSNL on 09.05.2024 for upgradation of existing sites from 2G to 4G.

The target of LWE Phase 1 4G upgradation is 2,335 sites to provide 4G mobile connectivity. Implementation work is in progress.