New Delhi, Ap 16: In a groundbreaking move, Bharti Airtel has teamed up with Blinkit, the quick commerce platform, to offer a revolutionary service that delivers SIM cards to customers' doorsteps within just 10 minutes. This initiative, the first of its kind in the telecommunications industry, is now live in 16 cities across India, with plans for further expansion to more cities and towns in the future.
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This partnership allows customers to receive their SIM cards swiftly, for a nominal convenience fee of Rs 49. Once delivered, users can activate their new numbers using a straightforward Aadhaar-based KYC authentication process. Customers can choose between postpaid and prepaid plans or even opt for Mobile Number Portability (MNP) to switch to Airtel. A simple online guide and activation video will assist users through the activation process.
For any assistance, Airtel customers can reach out to the help center via the Airtel Thanks App. New users can also contact Airtel support by calling 9810012345 for any queries. It is important for customers to activate their SIM cards within 15 days of delivery to ensure a seamless experience.
Siddharth Sharma, CEO of Connected Homes and Director of Marketing at Bharti Airtel, commented on the partnership, saying, “Simplifying customer lives is at the heart of everything we do at Airtel. We are excited to collaborate with Blinkit for the 10-minute SIM card delivery service, initially available in 16 cities, with plans for future expansion.”
Albinder Dhindsa, Founder and CEO of Blinkit, added, “Our partnership with Airtel is aimed at saving customers time and effort. While Blinkit ensures fast delivery, Airtel makes it easy for customers to complete their KYC, activate their SIM, and select their preferred plans, all from the comfort of their home.”
The service is currently available in major cities including Delhi, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ahmedabad, Surat, Chennai, Bhopal, Indore, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Lucknow, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.
