Guide: How to activate eSIM on your Airtel, Jio number

How to activate esim online: Traditional SIM cards are used widely in India, however, telecom giants are now championing eSIMs. And why shouldn’t they be? After all, eSIMs are far superior when it comes to security as opposed to traditional SIM cards. For starters, eSIMs make it hard for thieves to steal your device as they can’t throw the SIM away, as they would do with a physical SIM. This means that even if thieves steal your smartphone, your phone can be tracked easily. eSIMs also offer seamless connectivity and are easier to activate. Switching from one network provider to another is also easier as you’d only need to activate the eSIM profile sent to you by the new operator. With a list of benefits, it’s time for you to switch to an eSIM. In this article, we will show you exactly that. Also Read: How Scammers Are Using eSIMs To Steal Your Money – And How To Stop Them

In India, Airtel, Jio, and Vi offer eSIM support. We have already shown you how you can activate Vi prepaid eSIM. So, let’s see the process for Airtel and Jio users. Also Read: How to transfer eSIM from old iPhone to new in easy steps

Here’s how you can activate eSIM on Airtel and Jio

Before we get started, it is to be noted that your phone should support eSIM in the first place to activate it. Mostly, midrange and premium phones offer eSIM functionality. You can check whether your phone is eSIM compatible on the product page of your device on the company’s official website. If your phone supports eSIM, you can follow the guide below. Also Read: How to convert Jio physical SIM card to an eSIM for iPhone

Activate Airtel eSIM on your smartphone

Step 1: Open the Messages app on your smartphone.

Step 2: Send ‘eSIM <space> your registered email address’ to 121 from your Airtel number. For eg. ‘eSIM techlusive@gmail.com’.

Step 3: Once you send the following SMS, you should receive a reply. Send ‘1’ as a response.

Step 4: You should now receive another SMS from 121 to get consent via a call. After you provide verbal consent, you should receive a QR code on your registered email address.

Step 5: Head to Settings > Mobile Data > Add data plan.

Step 6: Continue and choose if you want the eSIM to be set as your primary or secondary. Then tap on Done.

Once you follow all the processes, your eSIM should be activated within a few hours.

Activate Jio eSIM on your smartphone

Step 1: Open the Messages app on your smartphone.

Step 2: Send ‘eSIM <space> your registered email address’ to 199 from your Jio number.

Step 3:  Send ‘1’ as a response.

Step 4: You should now receive another SMS from 199 to get consent via a call. After you provide verbal consent, you should receive a QR code on your registered email address.

Step 5: Open Settings > Mobile Data > Add data plan.

Step 6: Confirm and choose if you want the eSIM to be set as your primary or secondary. Lastly, tap on Done.

That’s how you can easily activate eSIM on your smartphone.