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How to Check Your Mobile Number on Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL
Sometimes a brand-new phone number is hard to remember. And there are times when you have temporarily swapped your SIM and forgotten which SIM card is yours. Whether you are or aren’t in a sticky situation, here are a few ways to quickly find and check your own number.
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iPhone Duo: 5 Things to Know About Apple's First Foldable
Apple’s iPhone Duo has finally been announced at Apple’s Surprise and Shine launch event. The company’s first foldable device will function like an iPhone when folded and an iPad Mini when unfolded, and is currently available for pre-order in India. Unlike a standard iPhone, it will have a cover display and a main folding display. We take a c...
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How to Activate a New SIM Card: A Step-by-Step Guide
Activating a new SIM involves more than simply inserting the card into your phone. Depending on the operator and connection type, you may need to complete KYC, verify your details and wait for the network to become active. The process is different for eSIMs, which require you to request and download an eSIM profile on a compatible device. This guid...
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eSIM vs Physical SIM in India: What You Need to Know
For decades, getting a mobile connection meant inserting a tiny piece of plastic, a Subscriber Identity Module or simply a SIM, that was provided by your telcom operator inside your phone. Over the years, SIM cards have gotten progressively smaller, with telecom providers trimming unnecessary plastic housing, which has ultimately led to the mass us...
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How to Activate Your Airtel eSIM in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
eSIM is a digital SIM that is embedded into compatible smartphones. It allows users to access services without inserting a physical SIM card. Airtel offers eSIM support for select smartphones from Apple, Google, Samsung, Motorola and Vivo. Airtel's eSIM works either alongside or instead of a physical SIM card. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to...
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How to Activate Your Jio eSIM in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
In recent years, physical SIM cards have gradually given way to eSIM technology. Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Airtel, the three largest telecom operators in India, offer eSIM functionality for supported devices. Unlike traditional SIM cards, it can be activated digitally. Jio supports eSIM activation on a wide range of compatible Android smartphone...
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Vivo Watch GT 2 Launched With 2.07-Inch Screen, eSIM Support: Price, Features
Vivo Watch GT 2 launched in China alongside the X300 series, Vivo TWS 5, and Vivo Pad 5e. It features a 2.07-inch rectangular display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 2,400 nits brightness, running on Blue River OS 3.0. Priced at CNY 499 (roughly Rs. 6,200) for Bluetooth and CNY 699 (roughly Rs. 8,700) for the eSIM variant, it offers up to 33 and 28 da...
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Tata Communications Partners BSNL to Offer eSIM Services Across India
Tata Communications has partnered with BSNL to enable the nationwide launch of eSIM services for mobile users across India. The eSIMs will be powered by Tata Communications’ Move platform. This allow users to activate connectivity remotely without a physical SIM. The delivery of eSIMs will take place through Tata Communications Collaboration Serv...
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iPhone 17 Series to Move Away from Physical SIM Slot, Become eSIM Only in International Markets: Report
The iPhone 17 series is all set to be launched at Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event on September 9. With less than 10 days remaining till launch, leaks are now surfacing at a rapid pace. According to a recent report, all models in the iPhone 17 series could become eSIM-only in several International markets. While all iPhone variants are eSIM compa...
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eSIM Mobile Fraud: I4C Warns Users of eSIM Scams, Shares Tips to Stay Safe
The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) recently blacklisted between 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 SIM cards that were allegedly being used to commit financial fraud, as per a report. Now, another government agency, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued a warning regarding an e-SIM fraud, where...
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BSNL Launches e-SIM Service in Tamil Nadu Circle; Pan-India Expansion to Follow Soon
BSNL launched its e-SIM service in Tamil Nadu on Friday. According to the state-owned telecom operator, the e-SIM service is a flexible and cost-effective solution that eliminates the need to obtain physical SIM cards for a BSNL connection. While it is currently available in a single region, the e-SIM service will soon be expanded across the countr...
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iOS 19 to Reportedly Enable Easy eSIM Transfers from iPhone to Android
With WWDC 2025 on the horizon, rumours about the expected announcements are gaining momentum. A report now suggests that iOS 19, Apple’s upcoming operating system (OS) update for the iPhone, will include support for a new functionality which makes transferring a eSIM from an iPhone to an Android smartphone a quicker process. The feature was repor...
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Why You Need An eSIM For Your Next Trip And How It Will Change The Way You Travel
Tired of swapping SIM cards every time you land? It might be time to switch to an eSIM, the modern travellers best-kept secret.
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How to Activate New Airtel 5G SIM: A Step-by-Step Guide
Airtel makes activating your 5G SIM, eSIM, or reactivating a deactivated number quick and easy. To activate a new Airtel 5G SIM, insert it into your phone, call 59059, and follow the IVR instructions for verification. For eSIM activation, send an SMS to 121 with your registered email ID, confirm the request, and scan the QR code sent to your email....
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How to Activate Vodafone Idea (Vi) SIM Card: A Step-by-Step Guide
Activating a Vodafone Idea (Vi) SIM is a straightforward process, whether you're setting up a new SIM, switching to an eSIM, or reactivating a deactivated number. A new Vi SIM can be activated via SMS, a call to 59059, or by visiting a Vi store with valid ID proof. eSIM users can activate digitally by requesting a QR code via SMS and scanning it on...
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How to Check Your Mobile Number on Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL
Sometimes a brand-new phone number is hard to remember. And there are times when you have temporarily swapped your SIM and forgotten which SIM card is yours. Whether you are or aren’t in a sticky situation, here are a few ways to quickly find and check your own number.
-
iPhone Duo: 5 Things to Know About Apple's First Foldable
Apple’s iPhone Duo has finally been announced at Apple’s Surprise and Shine launch event. The company’s first foldable device will function like an iPhone when folded and an iPad Mini when unfolded, and is currently available for pre-order in India. Unlike a standard iPhone, it will have a cover display and a main folding display. We take a c...
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How to Activate a New SIM Card: A Step-by-Step Guide
Activating a new SIM involves more than simply inserting the card into your phone. Depending on the operator and connection type, you may need to complete KYC, verify your details and wait for the network to become active. The process is different for eSIMs, which require you to request and download an eSIM profile on a compatible device. This guid...
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eSIM vs Physical SIM in India: What You Need to Know
For decades, getting a mobile connection meant inserting a tiny piece of plastic, a Subscriber Identity Module or simply a SIM, that was provided by your telcom operator inside your phone. Over the years, SIM cards have gotten progressively smaller, with telecom providers trimming unnecessary plastic housing, which has ultimately led to the mass us...
-
How to Activate Your Airtel eSIM in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
eSIM is a digital SIM that is embedded into compatible smartphones. It allows users to access services without inserting a physical SIM card. Airtel offers eSIM support for select smartphones from Apple, Google, Samsung, Motorola and Vivo. Airtel's eSIM works either alongside or instead of a physical SIM card. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to...
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How to Activate Your Jio eSIM in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
In recent years, physical SIM cards have gradually given way to eSIM technology. Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Airtel, the three largest telecom operators in India, offer eSIM functionality for supported devices. Unlike traditional SIM cards, it can be activated digitally. Jio supports eSIM activation on a wide range of compatible Android smartphone...
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Vivo Watch GT 2 Launched With 2.07-Inch Screen, eSIM Support: Price, Features
Vivo Watch GT 2 launched in China alongside the X300 series, Vivo TWS 5, and Vivo Pad 5e. It features a 2.07-inch rectangular display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 2,400 nits brightness, running on Blue River OS 3.0. Priced at CNY 499 (roughly Rs. 6,200) for Bluetooth and CNY 699 (roughly Rs. 8,700) for the eSIM variant, it offers up to 33 and 28 da...
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Tata Communications Partners BSNL to Offer eSIM Services Across India
Tata Communications has partnered with BSNL to enable the nationwide launch of eSIM services for mobile users across India. The eSIMs will be powered by Tata Communications’ Move platform. This allow users to activate connectivity remotely without a physical SIM. The delivery of eSIMs will take place through Tata Communications Collaboration Serv...
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iPhone 17 Series to Move Away from Physical SIM Slot, Become eSIM Only in International Markets: Report
The iPhone 17 series is all set to be launched at Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event on September 9. With less than 10 days remaining till launch, leaks are now surfacing at a rapid pace. According to a recent report, all models in the iPhone 17 series could become eSIM-only in several International markets. While all iPhone variants are eSIM compa...
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eSIM Mobile Fraud: I4C Warns Users of eSIM Scams, Shares Tips to Stay Safe
The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) recently blacklisted between 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 SIM cards that were allegedly being used to commit financial fraud, as per a report. Now, another government agency, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued a warning regarding an e-SIM fraud, where...
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BSNL Launches e-SIM Service in Tamil Nadu Circle; Pan-India Expansion to Follow Soon
BSNL launched its e-SIM service in Tamil Nadu on Friday. According to the state-owned telecom operator, the e-SIM service is a flexible and cost-effective solution that eliminates the need to obtain physical SIM cards for a BSNL connection. While it is currently available in a single region, the e-SIM service will soon be expanded across the countr...
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iOS 19 to Reportedly Enable Easy eSIM Transfers from iPhone to Android
With WWDC 2025 on the horizon, rumours about the expected announcements are gaining momentum. A report now suggests that iOS 19, Apple’s upcoming operating system (OS) update for the iPhone, will include support for a new functionality which makes transferring a eSIM from an iPhone to an Android smartphone a quicker process. The feature was repor...
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Why You Need An eSIM For Your Next Trip And How It Will Change The Way You Travel
Tired of swapping SIM cards every time you land? It might be time to switch to an eSIM, the modern travellers best-kept secret.
-
How to Activate New Airtel 5G SIM: A Step-by-Step Guide
Airtel makes activating your 5G SIM, eSIM, or reactivating a deactivated number quick and easy. To activate a new Airtel 5G SIM, insert it into your phone, call 59059, and follow the IVR instructions for verification. For eSIM activation, send an SMS to 121 with your registered email ID, confirm the request, and scan the QR code sent to your email....
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How to Activate Vodafone Idea (Vi) SIM Card: A Step-by-Step Guide
Activating a Vodafone Idea (Vi) SIM is a straightforward process, whether you're setting up a new SIM, switching to an eSIM, or reactivating a deactivated number. A new Vi SIM can be activated via SMS, a call to 59059, or by visiting a Vi store with valid ID proof. eSIM users can activate digitally by requesting a QR code via SMS and scanning it on...
