State-owned telecom operator BSNL has launched Voice-over-WiFi (VoWiFi) services across all telecom circles in India. The service enables customers to make and receive calls and messages over WiFi networks, ensuring reliable connectivity in areas with weak mobile signals. This nationwide rollout places BSNL alongside private carriers offering WiFi calling.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has officially rolled out VoWiFi services nationwide, marking a significant step in enhancing customer connectivity. The service, also known as WiFi calling, allows users to make and receive voice calls and SMS over WiFi networks, particularly beneficial in homes, offices, basements, and remote areas where mobile signals are weak.
With this launch, BSNL joins private telecom operators like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, which already provide WiFi calling. The Ministry of Communications emphasized that the service will improve call quality, reduce call drops, and extend reliable coverage to rural and underserved regions.
The VoWiFi rollout is part of BSNL’s broader modernization drive, aligning with its upcoming 4G and 5G expansion plans.
Notable Updates and Major Takeaways
Nationwide rollout: VoWiFi now available to all BSNL customers.
Enhanced connectivity: Reliable calls in weak signal zones.
Free service: Offered at no additional cost to subscribers.
Competitive edge: BSNL joins Jio, Airtel, and Vi in offering WiFi calling.
Future-ready: Complements BSNL’s 4G/5G expansion strategy.
Conclusion
BSNL’s VoWiFi launch underscores its commitment to bridging connectivity gaps and enhancing customer experience, especially in rural and remote areas, while strengthening its position in India’s telecom market.
Sources: ETTelecom, DD News, The Hindu BusinessLine