eSIM: With the advent of eSIM, mobile technology has advanced to the point where you can utilise a mobile network’s full potential without a physical SIM card. You can connect from the comfort of your home by just turning on the eSIM on your device. In this article, we will tell you all you need to know about an eSIM and how to get it.
What exactly is an eSIM?
A physical SIM card is not necessary when utilising an embedded SIM card, or eSIM, which can connect to any network provider. Support for eSIM services ought to come from the network operator.
Using your smartphone, you can instantly enable an eSIM card. Moreover, in India, your smartphone ought to support eSIM. The new iPhones (beginning with the Apple iPhone 11) and Google Pixel devices are among the few devices that enable eSIMs because they are not very common.
How to get an eSIM in India?
Jio
- Verify if eSIM JIO is compatible with your device. When you find out how to activate Jio eSIM, you can verify it on the official Jio website.
- Check your IMEI and EID number by opening Settings and then selecting About.
- Now, on your handset with an active JIO SIM, send the SMS GETESIM <32 Digit EID> <15 Digit IMEI> to 199.
- The Jio eSIM activation will provide you with your eSIM profile configuration settings and a 19-digit eSIM number.
- Once more, text 199 with SIMCHG <19-digit eSIM number>.
- It will notify you of any updates on the eSIM procedure and how to initiate the Jio ESIM process after two hours.
- Send “1” to 183 to confirm receipt of the message and begin the Jio eSIM activation process.
- A call on your JIO number will now be placed requesting that you provide your 19-digit eSIM number.
- A confirmation message on the activation of your new Jio eSIM will be sent to you shortly.
Airtel
- To activate your eSIM on Airtel, send an SMS with your eSIM registered email address () to 121.
- You will soon receive a message from 121 to confirm the Airtel eSIM process, if your email address is legitimate.
- You have till ‘1’ to respond to this SMS.
- You will now receive a second SMS from 121 asking for your permission to activate your Airtel eSIM over the phone and start the eSIM process.
- Following your consent, you will receive another message from 121 including the QR code for the Airtel eSIM activation, which will be emailed to your registered email address.
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