BSNL New Bonanza 2026 VoWiFi-On New Year’s Day, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s leading public telecom operator, proudly launched Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi), or Wi-Fi Calling, nationwide. This service now reaches all BSNL users across every telecom circle, delivering reliable connectivity in low-signal zones.
BSNL New Bonanza Key Features
VoWiFi lets customers make and receive calls plus SMS over Wi-Fi using their regular phone number and dialer—no apps required.
- Seamless switch between Wi-Fi and cellular networks.
- Free service, no extra charges.
- Ideal for homes, basements, rural spots with Wi-Fi like BSNL Bharat Fiber.
Benefits and Rollout
It eases network load and boosts coverage in underserved areas as part of BSNL’s upgrade push. Most recent smartphones support it; enable via settings or check BSNL centers/helpline 18001503.
BSNL New Bonanza 2026 VoWiFi
BSNL
BSNL, or Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, is India’s state-owned telecommunications giant established in 2000. It provides mobile, landline, broadband, and enterprise services to over 90 million subscribers nationwide.
Network Strength
BSNL boasts extensive coverage, especially rural, with 97,068 4G sites installed (93,511 live as of late 2025), nearing nationwide rollout.
- 4G: 98% territorial reach, upgradable to 5G in Delhi/Mumbai by Dec 2025.
- Strengths: Rural penetration, recent VoWiFi launch, indigenous tech for cost efficiency.
In 2025, BSNL marked a turnaround with financial profits (₹262 Cr Q3, ₹280 Cr Q4 FY25), revenue up 7.8% to ₹20,841 Cr, and subscriber growth to 91 million.
Mumbai Surgeon Makes History
Key Milestones
- 4G Launch: PM Modi inaugurated indigenous 4G at 92,000+ sites in September, covering 26,700 villages.
- 5G Prep: Pilots for 5G upgrades, FWA soft-launch, eSIM rollout.
- Initiatives: VoWiFi nationwide (Jan 2026), spam blocker, FTTH Wi-Fi roaming, student packs.
Rural gains outpaced Airtel; partnerships with Ericsson, Qualcomm boosted tech.
BSNL leads private players in select areas despite overall smaller market share (around 8% wireless).
Leading Services
- Rural Coverage: Tops in villages/remote areas, adding 1.4M subscribers in Aug 2025, outpacing Airtel temporarily.
- Wireline/Fixed Broadband: Holds 20.22% share as PSUs (BSNL/MTNL), ahead of privates in landline.
- Affordable Plans: Budget options attract low-data users; beat tariffs post-hikes.
Urban data/5G lags Jio/Airtel, but rural revival positions it as market balancer.
