Vi brings eSIM support to prepaid customers in New Delhi: How to get it on your phone

Vodafone Idea has rolled out support for eSIM to prepaid users in New Delhi. This comes just days after this feature was rolled out in Mumbai.

Published By: Shweta Ganjoo | Published: Mar 21, 2024, 05:09 PM (IST) | Edited: Mar 21, 2024, 10:46 PM (IST)

Highlights

  • Vi has rolled out eSIM support for prepaid subscribers.
  • This facility has been rolled out to users in New Delhi.
  • This facility was rolled out to users in Mumbai earlier this month.

Vi eSIM support: Vodafone Idea also known as Vi first introduced eSIM support for postpaid users back in July 2020. Now, nearly four years later, the telecom giant is rolling eSIM support facility to its prepaid users. The company today announced that it is launching eSIM services for its prepaid customers in New Delhi. With this supported smartphone and smartwatch users will be able to use their Vi networks for activating eSIM on their devices. Also Read: Is KYC verification becoming mandatory for social media users in India?

For the unversed, Vodafone Idea rolled out eSIM support to its prepaid users in Mumbai earlier this month and now, days later, the company is bringing the same to its prepaid users in New Delhi. It is worth noting that at the moment eSIM support on prepaid numbers is available only on Android and iOS powered devices in New Delhi and Mumbai. And it remains to be seen when the company rolls out this service to all its prepaid users across the country. Also Read: IPL 2026: Best Airtel, Vi, Jio prepaid plans with FREE JioHotstar subscription to enjoy cricket

Devices that support Vi eSIM in India

Here are all the devices that support Vi eSIM in India: Also Read: Reliance Jio now lets travellers receive free incoming SMS over VoWiFi without a roaming pack

-- iPhone XR and newer models

-- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip series

-- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series,

-- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

-- Samsung Galaxy Note 20

-- Samsung Galaxy S21 series and newer S-series models

-- Motorola Razr series

-- Motorola Edge 40

-- Google Pixel 3 and newer models

-- Vivo X90 Pro

-- Nokia G60

-- Nokia X30

How to get Vi eSIM on your phone

For existing Vi customers

Step 1: Send an SMS with "eSIM <space> registered email id" to 199.

Step 2: Once your message has been validated, you will receive a confirmation SMS. You would need to reply with "ESIMY" to confirm the eSIM change request within 15 mins of receiving the message.

Step 3: After this, you will receive another SMS requesting consent over a call.

Step 4: Next, you will receive a QR Code on your registered email id which you will have to scan by going to Settings > Mobile Data > Add data plan.

Step 4: Tap on Continue button.

Step 5: Choose the default line (Primary/Secondary) for your device and then tap Done.

Once you do this, your eSIM will be activated within 30 minutes.

For new Vi customer

Step 1: Visit your nearest Vi Store with their identity proof and follow the activation process there.

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