BSNL to launch 4G and 5G-compatible universal SIM platform across the country
State-run telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd is set to launch a 4G and 5G-compatible over-the-air and universal SIM platform that will allow customers to choose their mobile numbers and change SIM cards without geographical limitations.
Developed in collaboration with Pyro Holdings, the new platform was inaugurated in Chandigarh, with a disaster recovery site set up in Trichy. The platform will serve BSNL customers across India, enhancing connectivity and service quality as the company gradually rolls out its 4G network across the country.
“The launch of this platform aligns with BSNL’s ongoing 4G and 5G network upgrades, positioning the company at the forefront of telecom innovation,” BSNL said. The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide, providing advanced telecom services in rural and remote areas.
BSNL Chairman and Managing Director Ravi A Robert Gerard emphasised the utility of the platform for SIM replacement without geographical restrictions, enabling SIM profile modification and remote file management.
Earlier this month, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia had announced that BSNL plans to install 80,000 towers for 4G services by the end of October, while the remaining 21,000 towers will be completed by March 2025. The company has already rolled out 4G services in select locations, including Punjab, using indigenously developed network equipment.
