A Comprehensive Guide to Purchasing a Prepaid SIM Card Online
Mobile & Networking -
Oct 06, 2023
H2- Documents Required
for buying a prepaid SIM card
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Identity proof documents such as Driving License, Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID Card, etc.
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Address proof documents such as Passport, Electricity bill, Voter ID Card, Driving License, etc.
H2- How To Get A
New Airtel Prepaid SIM
Online?
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Contact the nearest Airtel store to book an appointment.
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Carry your identity proof and address proof documents while visiting to buy a new Airtel SIM card.
H2- Order
New Airtel Prepaid SIM Card
Online
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Visit the Airtel website or download the Airtel Thanks App.
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Click on “Prepaid” and select “New Prepaid SIM”.
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Fill in all the required details to schedule your Airtel doorstep KYC.
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Choose a prepaid plan and tap on ‘Submit’ to proceed.
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An Airtel representative will soon contact you to complete the SIM card delivery request.
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You can also track the real-time status of the process on the Airtel Thanks App.
H2- How To Port Your Number To Airtel?
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Visit the Airtel website at
airtel.in/mnp
.
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Select your preferred prepaid plan by clicking on “Buy now”. Enter your details to schedule KYC pickup & SIM card delivery.
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To generate a porting code or Unique Porting Code (UPC), send a short SMS. Type “PORT to 1900 and, you will receive the code via SMS from 1901.
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The Airtel executive will visit your location at the selected time slot for SIM delivery and activation. Keep the required documents ready and share UPC, valid address & identity proofs with the Airtel executive.
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When porting your existing number to a
new Airtel SIM card
, it takes around 48 hours (within the same state) & 4 days (inter-state) to switch numbers. The duration of the porting process is based according to the new TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) guidelines effective from December 16, 2019.
H2- How To Activate Your
New Airtel Prepaid SIM
?
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Once you receive your SIM, you can activate it via SMS through your phone.
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Type SMS SIM <20-digit SIM card number of your new SIM> to 121.
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Now, you will receive a confirmation SMS on your mobile.
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Reply with 1 and, you will soon receive a confirmation call.
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Lastly, provide approval for SIM activation by replying with 1.