BSNL launched Prepaid International Roaming in Czech Republic & Luxembourg : Updated BSNL Prepaid International Roaming countries list

BSNL has announced the launch of Prepaid International Roaming Service in Czech Republic & Luxembourg for its customers in Kerala Circle with effect from 5th September 2020.

The service is made available through partner networks - M/s T Mobile of Czech Republic & M/s Post-Luxembourg of Luxembourg. Now BSNL prepaid mobile customers visitnong these countries can enjoy international roaming facility through these partner networks. As we reported earlier, BSNL already launched Prepaid International Roaming in New Zealand and Italy on 4th September 2020.

Latest BSNL Prepaid International Roaming Countries List (As on 08-09-2020)

Sl No	Country	Partner Network
1	Afghanistan	M/s Etisalat
		M/s MTN
2	Armenia	M/s Veon
3	Azerbaijan	M/s Backcell
4	Bahrain	M/s Viva
5	Bangladesh	M/s Grameenphone
6	Belarus	M/s Velcom
7	Belgium	M/s Telnet
8	BHUTAN	M/s B-Mobile
9	BRAZIL	M/s TIM
10	Brunei	M/s Progresif
11	CANADA	M/s Bell  Mobility
12	Czech Republic	M/s T Mobile
13	Denmark	M/s H13G
14	Egypt	M/s Orange
		M/s Etisalat
15	Finland	M/s DNA
		M/s Elisa
16	France	M/s Bouyges
		M/s Orange
17	Germany	M/s Telephonica
		M/s Telekom
		M/s Deutchland
18	Greece	M/s Wind Hellas
19	Hongkong	M/s HKT
20	Iceland	M/s Nova
		M/s Vodafone
21	ISRAEL	M/s Pelephone
		M/s Hot Mobile
22	Italy	M/s Telecom (ITASI)
23	Indonesia	M/s Indosat
24	Japan	M/s NTT Docomo
25	Kazakhastan	M/s MTS(Tele2)
26	Kuwait	M/s Zain
		M/s Ooredoo
27	Luxembourg	M/s Post-Luxembourg
28	Macau	M/S Hutchinson
29	Malaysia	M/s DIGI
		M/s Maxis
		M/s U-Mobile
30	Maldives	M/s Dhiraagu
31	Mauritius	M/s MTML
32	Montenegro	M/s MTEL
33	Myanmar	M/s MPT
		M/s Ooredoo
		M/s MPT
34	New Zealand	M/s Spark (NZLTM)
35	Nepal	M/s N Cell
36	Oman	M/s Omantel
37	Poland	M/s P4
38	Puerto Rico	M/s Claro
39	Qatar	M/s Ooredoo
40	Russia	M/s VimpelCom
41	Saudi Arabia	M/s Zain
		M/s Etisalat
42	Singapore	M/s StarHub
		M/s M1
43	Slovenia	M/s Telemach
44	Spain	M/s Xfera Movils
45	Sri Lanka	M/s Diolog Axiata
		M/s Mobitel
46	Sweden	M/s HI3G
47	Switzerland	M/s Swisscom
48	Taiwan	M/s Chunghwa
49	Thailand	M/s TRINET
50	Turkey	M/s Turkcell
		M/s Avea
51	UAE	M/s Etisalat
		M/s DU
52	Ukraine	M/s Vodafone
		M/s TriMob
53	USA	M/s T Mobile
54	Vietnam	M/s Viettel
		M/s Vinaphone

As on date (08-09-2020), BSNL's Prepaid International Roaming service is available for 73 networks in 54 countries. BSNL is also providing Postpaid International Roaming service for 76 networks in 195 countries. If you are planning to visit any of the above countries, you can simply use your existing BSNL Prepaid Mobile number. Now let us check the steps to activate BSNL International Roaming facility on your  BSNL Prepaid Mobile number.

How to Activate BSNL's Prepaid International Roaming ?

Customers can activate BSNL's Prepaid International Roaming facility on their existing number in just two steps.

Step 1. Replace SIM Card

Customers may replace their existing SIM card with BSNL Prepaid International Roaming enabled SIM cards from nearest Customer service centers. Customers are requested to submit a copy of ID proof or Aadhar card to get international roaming enabled Dual IMSI SIM card.

Step 2. Recharge International Roaming STV

After getting new SIM card which is enabled with International Roaming, the facility can be activated with BSNL's International Roaming STVs - either STV 58 or 168. IR STV 58 offers 30 days validity whereas IR STV 168 offers 90 days validity. After the expiry, a customer may recharge with any of these two IR STVs to get continued International Roaming Service on your BSNL prepaid mobile number. This STV can be activated on any of the existing BSNL Prepaid Mobile Plans.

BSNL Prepaid International Roaming  - To Do List

• Restart your phone, once you land abroad.
• Manually search and select the network operator.
• Keep the 'Mobile Data' off when not in use.
• IR STV 58 has 30 days validity whereas IR STV 168 has 90 days validity.
• Please remember to redo any of these two STVs for extension of International Roaming facility.
• Check http://ir.bsnl.co.in/ for tariff related information.(http://ir.bsnl.co.in/ -> Prepaid -> Tariffs and coverage -> Choose the visiting country -> Select operator -> Select currency -> click ok )
• All International services except Incoming SMS are chargeable.

Note:

• Use a Quadband supporting phone if you are travelling to USA.
• Use a 3G supporting phone if you are travelling to Japan.
• If you encounter any difficulties while roaming abroad, Call / Whatsapp / SMS to +919446087621 / +919447087621 for assistance (for Kerala customers).
• Customers can also book their complaint at http://ir.bsnl.co.in/ Or Call +919434024365.

BSNL also provides Data Roaming facility across the world. Roaming in Foreign operator's mobile network requires a compatible Handset which is capable of working in frequency bands used by the networks in the country visited. Customers are advised not to use data services while in international roaming as the data charges are very high.

Read More : BSNL Postpaid Mobile International Roaming Facility : Tariff & Coverage details

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