BSNL launched a portal for doorstep delivery of SIM card with self-KYC verification: how to get it

Bharat Scholar Nigam Limited (BSNL)) Has introduced a new service that enables the doorstep delivery of the SIM card. The state -owned telecom operator has launched a new online portal that allows consumers to provide SIM cards in their home without leaving the campus. Consumers can choose between prepaid and postpaid SIM connection options. They will need to verify a self KYC (Know your customer) before the SIM card delivery is completed.

BSNL SIM Card Home delivery services

BSNL’s new portal can be accessed HereConsumers can get a new connection with a new number when purchasing a SIM card. Alternatively, the telecom operator allows them to port off their existing numbers from other service providers to BSNL.

Customers need to fill a customer registration form for KYC, where it presents the choice between postpaid or prepaid SIM card. When selecting for BSNL SIM card home delivery service, the portal asks for the following information:

1. Pin code
2. Applicant name
3. Alternative mobile number

Once the information is recorded, an OTP is sent to an alternative mobile phone number for confirmation. The telecom operator says that consumers can contact the helpline number 1800-180-1503 for any doubt or question.

With the move, BSNL has joined private players like Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea (VI) in the Indian telecom sector to offer home delivery of SIM cards. However, it is unknown whether home delivery is free from service cost or meets any fee. All three private telecom operators provide this service free for free.

Sim card home delivery service comes when BSNL is Lose your customerAccording to the latest telecom subscription data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), lost 0.2 million clients and 1.8 million active customers in April.

A major indicator of active use of mobile networks was recorded at 61.4 percent, 61.4 percent for BSNL.