Bharti Airtel has partnered with Blinkit, a leading quick-commerce platform, to deliver SIM cards to customers’ doorsteps within just 10 minutes. This innovative service, launched on April 15, 2025, is the first of its kind in India’s telecom sector and aims to simplify access to mobile connectivity.
The service is currently available in 16 major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad, with plans to expand further. Customers can order Airtel SIM cards via the Blinkit app or website for a nominal convenience fee of ₹49.
Quick Delivery: Airtel SIM cards are delivered within 10 minutes of placing the order.
Prepaid and Postpaid Options: Customers can choose between prepaid and postpaid plans or opt for Mobile Number Portability (MNP) to switch their existing number to Airtel.
Hassle-Free Activation: Users can activate their SIM cards through an Aadhaar-based self-KYC process without visiting a store or completing physical paperwork.
Support Channels: Assistance is available via the Airtel Thanks App and a dedicated helpline (9810012345).
Customers place an order for an Airtel SIM card on the Blinkit app or website.
The SIM is delivered within 10 minutes to the customer’s doorstep.
Activation is completed online using Aadhaar-based KYC verification through a simple video guide provided by Airtel.
Customers must activate their SIM within 15 days of delivery to ensure service continuity.
Siddharth Sharma, CEO – Connected Homes and Director of Marketing at Bharti Airtel, stated:
"Simplifying customer lives is central to everything we do at Airtel. We are thrilled to partner with Blinkit for this revolutionary service."
Albinder Dhindsa, Founder and CEO of Blinkit, added:
"This partnership eliminates the hassle of acquiring a new SIM card by delivering it directly to customers’ homes in just 10 minutes."
