BSNL launched Prepaid International Roaming in New Zealand & Italy, Service is now available in more than 52 countries

BSNL has announced the launch of Prepaid International Roaming Service in New Zealand and Italy for its customers in Kerala Circle with effect from today, the 4th of September 2020.

The service is made available through partnering with operators - M/s Spark, New Zealand (NZLTM) & M/s Telecom Italy (ITASI) respectively. Now BSNL prepaid mobile customers can enjoy international roaming facility in these countries through these partner network.

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 change 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.

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As on date (04-09-2020), BSNL launched Prepaid International Roaming service for 71 networks in 52 countries. BSNL is also providing Postpaid International Roaming service for 76 networks in 195 countries.

BSNL Prepaid International Roaming Countries List (As on 04-09-2020)

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	Denmark	M/s H13G
13	Egypt	M/s Orange
		M/s Etisalat
14	Finland	M/s DNA
		M/s Elisa
15	France	M/s Bouyges
		M/s Orange
16	Germany	M/s Telephonica
		M/s Telekom  M/s Deutchland
17	Greece	M/s Wind Hellas
18	Hongkong	M/s HKT
19	Iceland	M/s Nova
		M/s Vodafone
20	ISRAEL	M/s Pelephone
		M/s Hot Mobile
21	Italy	M/s Telecom (ITASI)
22	Indonesia	M/s Indosat
23	Japan	M/s NTT Docomo
24	Kazakhastan	M/s MTS(Tele2)
25	Kuwait	M/s Zain
		M/s Ooredoo
26	Macau	M/S Hutchinson
27	Malaysia	M/s DIGI
		M/s Maxis
		U-Mobile
28	Maldives	M/s Dhiraagu
29	Mauritius	M/s MTML
30	Montenegro	M/s MTEL
31	Myanmar	M/s MPT
		M/s Ooredoo
		M/s MPT
32	New Zealand	M/s Spark (NZLTM)
33	Nepal	M/s N Cell
34	Oman	M/s Omantel
35	Poland	M/s P4
36	Puerto Rico	M/s Claro
37	Qatar	M/s Ooredoo
38	Russia	M/s VimpelCom
39	Saudi Arabia	M/s Zain
		M/s Etisalat
40	Singapore	M/s StarHub
		M/s M1
41	Slovenia	M/s Telemach
42	Spain	Xfera Movils
43	Sri Lanka	M/s Diolog Axiata
		M/s Mobitel
44	Sweden	M/s HI3G
45	Switzerland	M/s Swisscom
46	Taiwan	M/s Chunghwa
47	Thailand	M/s TRINET
48	Turkey	M/s Turkcell
		M/s Avea
49	UAE	M/s Etisalat
		M/s DU
50	Ukraine	M/s Vodafone
		M/s TriMob
51	USA	M/s T Mobile
52	Vietnam	M/s Viettel
		M/s Vinaphone

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.

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