Department of Posts and BSNL sign MoU for SIM sales and recharges at post offices
The Department of Posts and BSNL signed an MoU in New Delhi on 17 September 2025 for the sale of BSNL SIM cards and mobile recharge services through India Post's network of over 1.65 lakh post offices.
Summary
The Department of Posts (DoP) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi on 17 September 2025 to expand BSNL's mobile connectivity reach. Under the MoU, DoP will use its network of over 1.65 lakh post offices to sell BSNL SIM cards and mobile recharge services. Post offices will act as points of sale for BSNL, aimed especially at citizens in remote areas. A proof of concept was implemented in Assam and showed significant success.
Key facts
- MoU
- Department of Posts – BSNL, 17 September 2025, New Delhi
- Services
- BSNL SIM sales and mobile recharges
- Network
- Over 1.65 lakh post offices
- Proof of concept
- Assam
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In which state was the proof of concept implemented before the Department of Posts–BSNL MoU for SIM sales through post offices was signed in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Assam
The proof of concept was implemented in Assam, where it showed significant success, before the nationwide MoU.