Airtel, Blinkit Team Up to Deliver SIM Cards at Doorstep in Minutes: Service Available in these Cities

Telecom giant Bharti Airtel Limited on Tuesday announced a collaboration with India's leading grocery delivery platform Blinkit to deliver SIM cards to consumers' doorsteps in less than ten minutes. Currently available in 16 cities, the service is the first of its kind from any telecom company in India. Airtel has also announced that more cities will be added soon.

In an official statement, Bharti Airtel said, "In a pioneering move, Bharti Airtel, today, announced its partnership with the quick commerce platform, Blinkit, 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 cities and towns over a period of time."

Airtel-Blinkit Sim Card Delivery Services Available in These Cities

At the first phase, the SIM delivery service will be operational in Delhi, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ahmedabad, Surat, Chennai, Bhopal, Indore, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Lucknow, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Hyderabad. Customers in these cities can now receive SIM cards at their doorstep.

Once the SIM is delivered, users can complete Aadhaar-based KYC authentication and activate their number through a simple digital process. Customers can choose between prepaid and postpaid plans or opt for mobile number portability (MNP) to switch to Airtel. The activation process is designed to be quick and smooth, with customers receiving an activation video and a link to complete the procedure online.

All Airtel customers can access help through the Airtel Thanks App, while new users can also reach support by calling 9810012345. It is mandatory to activate the SIM within 15 days of delivery to avoid service disruption and ensure a hassle-free transition.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Connected Homes and Director of Marketing at Bharti Airtel, Siddharth Sharma said, "Simplifying customer lives is central to everything we do at Airtel. Today we are thrilled to partner with Blinkit for 10-minute SIM card delivery to customers' homes across 16 cities and in due course of time we plan to expand this partnership to additional cities."

Albinder Dhindsa, Founder and CEO of Blinkit, said, "To save customers time and hassle, we've collaborated with Airtel to deliver SIM cards directly to customers in select cities, with delivery in just 10 minutes. Blinkit takes care of the delivery, while Airtel makes it easy for customers to complete self-KYC, activate their SIM, and choose between prepaid or postpaid plans. Customers can also opt for number portability, all at their convenience."

About Bharti Airtel Limited

Airtel is a multinational communications solutions provider headquartered in India. With more than 550 million customers across 15 countries in India and Africa, it is the largest integrated telecom solutions provider in India and the second-largest mobile operator in Africa. The company also has operations in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka through its group companies. Globally, Airtel supports connectivity for over two billion users on its networks.

Bharti Airtel Shares Price Today

The market responded positively to the announcement. On Tuesday, April 15, shares of Bharti Airtel surged over 3% during trading hours, reaching a new 52-week high. By 3:29 PM, the stock was trading at ₹1,798.15, up ₹40.85 or 2.32% from the previous close. The surge reflects growing investor confidence in the company's performance and strategic moves.

About Blinkit

Blinkit, formerly known as Grofers, is a leading quick-commerce company owned by Eternal Limited. In 2021, Grofers rebranded to Blinkit with a vision to offer 10-minute delivery services across India. It was acquired by Eternal in 2022 and continues to expand its rapid delivery network across major Indian cities.

This first-of-its-kind partnership between Bharti Airtel and Blinkit combines convenience, speed, and innovation, making telecom services more accessible than ever before for millions of users across India.