BSNL Launches VoWiFi Calling Service Throughout India

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Restricted (BSNL) has introduced the nationwide rollout of Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi), also called Wi-Fi Calling, making the service obtainable to clients throughout all telecom circles within the nation.

Pan-India VoWiFi rollout

The brand new service permits BSNL customers to make and obtain voice calls and textual content messages over a Wi-Fi community, providing clear and dependable connectivity in areas with weak or no cellular sign, equivalent to properties, workplaces, basements, and distant areas. Calls are made utilizing the client’s present cellular quantity and handset dialer, with out the necessity for any third-party purposes.

VoWiFi is an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)-based service that helps seamless handover between Wi-Fi and cellular networks, making certain uninterrupted communication. The ability is especially helpful for customers in rural and distant areas the place cellular protection could also be restricted, offered a secure Wi-Fi connection—equivalent to BSNL Bharat Fiber or some other broadband service—is offered.

Free service for customers

BSNL stated the service is being provided freed from value, with no further expenses for Wi-Fi-based calls, and is anticipated to assist cut back community congestion whereas enhancing name high quality.

“The service is especially helpful in rural and distant areas the place cellular protection could also be restricted, offered a secure Wi-Fi connection is offered, together with BSNL Bharat Fiber or different broadband companies. VoWiFi additionally helps cut back community congestion and is obtainable freed from value, with no further expenses for Wi-Fi calls,” the Ministry of Communications stated on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

The launch of VoWiFi marks a big milestone in BSNL’s ongoing community modernisation programme and underscores its dedication to bettering connectivity, particularly in underserved areas of the nation.

Supported on trendy smartphones

The service is supported on most trendy smartphones, and clients can activate it by enabling the Wi-Fi Calling possibility of their system settings. For system compatibility and additional help, clients could go to the closest BSNL customer support centre or contact the BSNL helpline at 1800-1503.