In today’s world, having a mobile phone is essential for staying connected, and activating a SIM card is the initial step in unlocking its capabilities. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is one of India’s top telecom providers, and activating your BSNL SIM card is a simple process.
Have you bought a new BSNL SIM and are wondering how to activate it? This article discusses how to activate your BSNL SIM in simple steps.
Activate through Tele-verification
To activate a BSNL SIM card, follow the steps below:
- Insert and power on: Place the BSNL SIM card in your phone and switch it on.
- Network signal: Wait for the signal to appear on your phone’s display.
- Tele-verification call: Open the phone app and dial 1507.
- Identity verification: Answer the questions asked during the call to confirm your identity. This might involve details like preferred language, ID proof, and address proof.
- Successful activation: Once verification is complete, your BSNL SIM will be activated quickly. You’ll likely receive a confirmation message.
- Internet settings: You might receive handset-specific internet settings during the process. Save them for smooth internet access.
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Activate VoLTE on BSNL SIM
To enable VoLTE on your BSNL SIM, send a text message with ‘ACT VOLTE’ to 53733.
Remember, you’ll need a 4G VoLTE-ready phone to use this feature. If your SIM card is 2G or 3G, VoLTE won’t work. You can grab a new 4G SIM card from any BSNL store for just Rs 20.
Additional tips
- Balance Check: After activation, dial 123 to check your main balance using BSNL’s Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS).
- Data Activation: In some cases, data services might need separate activation. You can send an SMS with the text ‘Start’ to 1925 to activate mobile data.
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