India, Sept. 18 -- The Department of Posts (DoP) and state-owned telecom provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) have announced a strategic collaboration. Both entities operate under the Ministry of Communications, which facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 17 September 2025.

Under this agreement, BSNL will be allowed to utilise DoP's extensive network of 1.65 lakh (165,000) post offices across India to sell SIM cards and offer mobile recharge services. This network covers nearly every town and village in the country, providing BSNL with a powerful last-mile distribution channel to strengthen its presence in both urban and rural areas.

The initiative is expected to help BSNL grow its customer base and i...