NEW DELHI: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will soon roll out 4G and 5G-ready SIM platform, highlighted the Department of Telecommunications on Saturday.
The department, in a social media post, stated that the rollout of 4G and 5G services will also help users choose their mobile numbers and replace SIMs without geographical restrictions.
“STATE-RUN TELECOM firm Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd will roll out 4G and 5G compatible over-the-air (OTA) and Universal SIM (USIM) platform, which will enable subscribers to choose their mobile numbers as well as replace SIMs without geographical restrictions,” said the Telecommunication Department on ‘X’.
Last year, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the third revival package for BSNL with a total outlay of Rs 89,047 crore. According to the government, the move was aimed at part of the revival strategy for BSNL.
The revival package by the government included the allotment of 4G/5G spectrum for BSNL through equity infusion. The government also increased the authorized capital of BSNL from Rs 1,50,000 crore to Rs 2,10,000 crore.
The state-owned telecom service provider BSNL is struggling with a debt crisis, and the Government of India has so far provided three revival packages for BSNL.
The government had approved the first revival package for BSNL/MTNL in 2019.