How to Activate New Airtel 5G SIM: A Step-by-Step Guide

Airtel has launched 5G services across the country. What’s more interesting is that the brand is offering a plethora of benefits on its 5G network, including unlimited data on select plans, high-speed internet connectivity, interesting OTT benefits and more. So, if you have recently purchased a new Airtel 5G SIM card or upgraded from a 4G SIM card, you need to activate it first to enjoy all the benefits. That said, the question here is: How to activate your Airtel 5G SIM card? In this article, we will discuss the various methods to activate Airtel SIM card. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

How to activate your new Airtel SIM card

If you purchased a new Airtel 5G SIM card, follow these steps to activate it:

1. Insert your new Airtel 5G SIM card into your smartphone’s SIM card slot, preferably the SIM 1 slot.
2. Open Android or iOS and wait for network signal to appear on your phone.
3. Now, open the dialer on your smartphone and dial 59059 to activate your SIM card.
4. Follow the IVR instructions to complete the process.
5. Your SIM card should be activated within a few hours.

If your SIM card is not activated within 24 hours, contact Airtel customer support or visit a nearby Airtel store to activate it.

How to activate Airtel eSIM

Airtel also offers eSIM cards for those users who don’t need a physical SIM card. Here are the steps to activate Airtel eSIM:

for android

1. Go to Settings > About phone > SIM status to check if your Android device supports eSIM.
2. After confirmation, send a text message containing the eSIM text to 121.
3. You will receive a confirmation text message and reply “1” to continue.
4. You will then receive a QR code on your registered email address.
5. Now, just go to Settings > Mobile networks > Add data plan and scan the QR code.
6. Follow the instructions on the device.
7. Once completed, restart your device to activate Airtel’s eSIM card.

Available for iPhone

Some newer iPhone models also support eSIM in India, including iPhone XR, XS, 11 series and newer models. Here’s how you can activate Airtel eSIM on your iPhone device:

1. Text eSIM to 121 and then 1 to confirm the eSIM settings on your phone.
2. >Check your email for the eSIM QR code.
3. Open Settings > Mobile Data > Add Data Plan and scan the QR code.
4. After installing the eSIM, restart your phone to complete activation.

FAQ

What is the Airtel SIM activation number?

To activate a new Airtel SIM card, dial 59059 with your new SIM card and follow the IVR instructions for verification.

How to check if Airtel SIM card is activated?

You can check if your Airtel SIM card is activated by dialing 121.

How to keep Airtel SIM card active?

To prevent deactivation due to inactivity, use your Airtel SIM card at least once every 90 days.