Post delivery, customers can activate the number using an activation process through Aadhaar-based KYC authentication
Aimed at delivering Sim cards to its customers within ten minutes, Bharti Airtel has partnered with quick commerce platform, Blinkit. A first-of-its-kind service by a telecom company, the services are now live in 16 cities in the country, with plans to add more cities and towns over a period of time.
The company stated that the customers will be able to receive Sim cards at their doorstep at a convenience fee of Rs 49. After the delivery of the Sim card, customers can activate the number using a simple activation process through Aadhaar-based KYC authentication.
“Simplifying customer lives is central to everything we do at Airtel. Today, we are thrilled to partner with Blinkit for 10-minute Sim card delivery to customers’ homes across 16 cities and in due course of time, we plan to expand this partnership to additional cities,” stated Siddharth Sharma, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Connected Homes and Director of Marketing, Bharti Airtel.
Customers will have the option to choose from both postpaid and prepaid plans or trigger an MNP for porting into the Airtel network, the company highlighted. Additionally, for all such activations, all Airtel customers have the option to access the help center through the Airtel Thanks App, the company’s official statement added.
“Blinkit takes care of the delivery, while Airtel makes it easy for customers to complete self-KYC, activate their SIM, and choose between prepaid or postpaid plans. Customers can also opt for number portability, all at their convenience,” highlighted Albinder Dhindsa, Founder and CEO of Blinkit.
However, the company also added that post-delivery, it will be mandatory for customers to activate the Sim within a 15-day window to ensure a smooth and hassle-free transition. In the initial phase of this launch, the Sim delivery service will be available across 16 major cities.
