Jio, Airtel and Vi are in tension with this plan of BSNL, this will work without SIM!

Recently, India’s government telecom company ‘Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’ (BSNL) had launched a new logo. Apart from this, along with issuing a new slogan, seven new services were announced. BSNL is rapidly developing itself with advanced technology. It is also necessary to do this to overcome the challenge of private players. BSNL is also testing a new service, which can allow you to make phone calls and SMS without SIM.

‘Direct to device’ service

In this connectivity service called ‘Direct to Device’, BSNL says that it ‘combines satellite and terrestrial to provide seamless, reliable connectivity. mobile network brings together. This service is being developed in collaboration with Viasat. The company recently showcased its satellite-based two-way messaging service among the attendees at the Indian Mobile Congress.

Communication will be done through satellite

The company used a commercial Android smartphone in the trial. In this, with non-terrestrial network (NTN) connectivity, a message was sent to a satellite of Viasat about 36,000 km away. Like satellite messaging on iPhone and flagship Android phones, D2D can be used during emergencies or natural disasters because it works on land, air and sea.

These people will benefit

D2D works by taking existing cellular networks and interacting with them with new satellite constellations, which act as giant cell towers in the sky. This can be beneficial for those who live in areas where connectivity is low and can bridge the coverage gap in rural areas.

Private telecom operators like Airtel, Jio and Vodafone-Idea are also reportedly working on satellite connectivity services. BSNL’s entry into this segment can also increase the challenge for these companies.

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