Vodafone Idea announces launch of eSIM on primary device
- Service to be available in Mumbai, Delhi, and Gujarat
Vodafone postpaid customers using eSIM enabled handsets will no
longer be required to put in a physical SIM card to access the network. eSIM
comes in the form of an integrated SIM chip which will be compliant with all
the supported mobile network operators. The consumer will be able to carry out
normal calling, SMS, data access and more without having to change physical SIM
cards manually.
Speaking about the eSIM technology, Avneesh Khosla, Director – Marketing, Vodafone Idea, said, “Vodafone Idea is excited to introduce
eSIM technology for our postpaid customers which enables them to enjoy the
benefits of convenience and flexibility of having more than one sim even on
single sim device. We therefore believe that eSIM will provide enhanced
experience to our customers as it will enable them to do a lot more with their
device.”
How
to get eSiim on your phone:
Existing
Customer:
- Send SMS to 199 by typing “eSIM <space> email id” (If no email id is registered with your mobile number, send SMS “email <space>email id” to 199. Post registration you can reinitiate the eSIM process).
- If your email is valid, you will receive SMS from 199. You need to reply back with ESIMY to confirm eSIM request
- Post your confirmation SMS, you will receive another SMS from 199 asking you to provide a consent over a call
- After providing your consent on the call, an email with a QR code will be sent to the registered email id.
- Scan the QR Code:
Apple device: Please make sure that the phone is connected to
Wi-Fi or mobile data.
- Go to "Settings" > Select "Mobile Data" > Click on "Add Data Plan"
- Now "Scan QR code" received on mail.
- Follow the prompts on the phone.
New
Customer:
- Visit nearest Vodafone store with proof of identity and photograph to get new Vodafone eSIM connection
- Is it preferred if you carry the handset along, so that QR code generated during the activation process can be scanned immediately
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