Airtel Partners with Blinkit for 10-Minute SIM Card Delivery in 16 Indian Cities—Here's How It Works

April 16, 2025 . Tech Desk, India: In a major step toward enhancing customer convenience, Bharti Airtel has announced a strategic collaboration with Blinkit, the leading quick-commerce platform, to deliver Airtel SIM cards in just 10 minutes at customers’ doorsteps. This service is now live in 16 major Indian cities, offering both prepaid and postpaid SIM cards with a smooth, digital-first onboarding experience.

SIM Delivery in 10 Minutes: Now a Reality

Through this initiative, Airtel customers can order a new SIM card or port their existing number (MNP) from another telecom provider and receive it via Blinkit in under 10 minutes, cutting down the traditionally time-consuming process.

Available cities include:

• Delhi, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Sonipat

• Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat

• Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru

• Bhopal, Indore, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kolkata

Instant Activation with Self-Aadhaar KYC

To make the process completely digital and paperless, Airtel is enabling self-KYC verification through Aadhaar. Users must activate the SIM within 15 days of delivery using a secure, step-by-step online tutorial. Activation support is also available via the Airtel Thanks app and customer care services.

Key features of the activation process:

• Self-KYC using Aadhaar

• Paperless and instant verification

• SIM activation tutorial for ease of use

• Customer care via app and phone

Support for Mobile Number Portability (MNP)

This service is not limited to new customers. Users looking to switch from other telecom networks can easily port their number to Airtel using this delivery service. Airtel aims to remove friction in the customer migration process, boosting market competitiveness and user satisfaction.

Whether it’s a fresh SIM or MNP-based porting, the home delivery and instant activation make the transition fast, simple, and hassle-free.

Blinkit Expands into Rapid Telecom Deliveries

This partnership also signifies Blinkit’s expansion beyond groceries and fast-moving consumer goods into tech-enabled rapid commerce. After successful pilots of delivering high-end electronics such as iPhones and select Xiaomi/Nokia handsets, the Airtel deal further positions Blinkit as a reliable player in the instant telecom service ecosystem.

Why It Matters: Game-Changer for Indian Telecom

This collaboration marks a significant leap in how telecom services are accessed. For Airtel, it is an opportunity to expand its subscriber base while offering next-level convenience. For Blinkit, it’s a diversification move tapping into India’s fast-evolving digital consumption habits.