Bharti Airtel has joined hands with Blinkit to offer 10-minute doorstep delivery of prepaid and postpaid SIM cards across 16 cities in India. This initiative is aimed at making mobile connectivity more accessible, including support for mobile number portability (MNP), allowing users to switch from other networks with ease. Customers will be required to pay a small convenience fee of ₹49 and complete a self-KYC process to activate their SIMs.
Airtel SIM cards now at your doorstep in 10 minutes!
— Bharti Airtel (@airtelnews) April 15, 2025
Airtel has partnered with @letsblinkit for the delivery of SIM cards to its customers within ten minutes. A first-of-its-kind service by a telco, the services are now live in 16 cities in the country, with plans to add more…
already here to pick you up @airtelIndia 🤝 https://t.co/NyYrcRWfTr pic.twitter.com/9LmfvTBfun
— Blinkit (@letsblinkit) April 15, 2025
Fast, Paperless Activation
SIMs ordered via Blinkit will be delivered within just 10 minutes. Activation is simple and paperless, thanks to an Aadhaar-based self-KYC process. Both prepaid and postpaid plans are available at the time of ordering, and customers looking to port their existing numbers to Airtel can also avail of this service.
To ensure a smooth experience, customers are advised to activate their SIMs within 15 days of delivery. Airtel offers support through an online video guide and the Airtel Thanks app. New users can also contact the helpline at 9810012345 for assistance.
Airtel and Blinkit SIM Delivery Available in These Cities
This quick SIM delivery service is currently available in Delhi, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ahmedabad, Surat, Chennai, Bhopal, Indore, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Lucknow, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Hyderabad. Airtel and Blinkit plan to expand this service to more locations depending on demand and performance.
Blinkit’s Growing Quick-Commerce Portfolio
The initiative is part of Blinkit’s broader effort to diversify its quick commerce offerings. Recently, the platform also began delivering Apple products such as iPhones, iPads, and Macs, along with Xiaomi smartphones, Nokia feature phones, and various computer accessories.
