India Post and BSNL Partner to Boost Rural Connectivity with SIM Sales and Mobile Recharges

In a landmark step towards bridging India’s digital divide, India Post and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand mobile connectivity and digital services across the country.

Under the agreement, more than 1.65 lakh post offices will now serve as Points of Sale (PoS) for BSNL SIM cards and mobile recharge services, making telecom access more convenient, especially in rural and remote regions where connectivity remains limited.

A successful pilot project in Assam has already demonstrated the initiative’s potential for a nationwide rollout.

Strengthening Rural Telecom Access

As part of the collaboration:

● BSNL will provide SIM stock, technical support, and staff training.

● India Post will handle customer onboarding, secure transactions, and sales management through its trusted network.

The partnership agreement will initially run for one year, with provisions for extension based on performance. Both organizations have committed to cybersecurity, data privacy, and monthly monitoring to ensure smooth operations.

Ms. Manisha Bansal Badal, General Manager (Citizen Centric Services & RB) at India Post, emphasized that this collaboration will make affordable connectivity more accessible to every household, leveraging India Post’s trusted reach.

Shri Deepak Garg, Principal General Manager (Sales & Marketing–Consumer Mobility) at BSNL, noted that this initiative will bring BSNL’s telecom services to “every nook and corner of the country,” empowering rural and underserved communities with digital access.

This partnership highlights the government’s push towards Digital India, ensuring that citizens in villages and small towns can benefit from affordable mobile connectivity, digital services, and telecom accessibility. By combining BSNL’s telecom expertise with India Post’s vast rural presence, the collaboration sets the stage for inclusive digital growth across India.