In what is touted to be a ground-breaking move to revolutionize mobile connectivity across India, Tata Communications has teamed up with state-owned telecom giant BSNL to launch Pan-India eSIM services.
Tata Communications Powers BSNL’s Rollout of Pan-India eSIM Services
Ushering in a new era of era of convenience, security, and digital empowerment for millions of BSNL customers – this collaboration would leverage Tata’s cutting-edge Move platform to enable users to activate mobile networks instantly—without the need for a physical SIM card.
The new service enables BSNL users to activate their 2G/3G/4G mobile connections remotely via a QR code, removing the need to insert a traditional SIM card.
For those of us, who have dual-SIM smartphones, the eSIM can be used alongside a physical SIM, making it convenient for people who frequently travel abroad. Travellers can now stay connected with local operators internationally while retaining their BSNL number.
These eSIM services are powered by Tata Communications’ GSMA-accredited Subscription Management platform, Move, and delivered through Tata Communications Collaboration Services Private Ltd. (TCCSPL). This digital platform will help BSNL manage large-scale eSIM provisioning across its vast subscriber base, ensuring smooth service for millions of Indian users.
BSNL Accelerates Digital Shift with Nationwide eSIM Rollout
Robert Ravi, the Chairman and Managing Director of BSNL, called these developments and the launch as a strategic advancement in the Indian telecom space.
He highlighted that Tata Communications’ expertise in connectivity and innovation will enhance flexibility, security, and efficiency in mobile services across the country. This also pushes the India’s broader push for digital independence and robust telecom infrastructure further.
In 2024-25, BSNL had been actively working on expanding its services. In the month of August 2025, the operator rolled out its 4G network in Delhi and signed a one-year MoU with the Department of Posts, enabling India Post’s 1.65 lakh post offices to sell SIM cards and mobile recharge services.
Before rolling out the eSIM services across the nation, they introduced the same in Tamil Nadu. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated BSNL’s fully indigenous 4G network from Jharsuguda, Odisha. Over 97,500 new BSNL mobile towers were commissioned, developed entirely with domestic technology at an investment of around Rs 37,000 crore.
Indian mobile users can enjoy greater flexibility, enhanced security, and seamless international roaming with the eSIM technology and as BSNL looks to compete with the private players in the sector, this launch makes it all the more special when it comes to modernise their offerings and keeping up with the digital era.
