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How to activate your Postpaid SIM

Published on: Oct 19, 2021

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SIM card activation is an integral part of any mobile network connection request. Be it activating SIM card for a new number or for existing number in case you’ve damaged or lost your SIM or for SIM upgrade, you can activate your SIM using many ways – that too at no extra cost.

Here are the ways to activate your postpaid SIM card

For a new connection request -

For a new connection request visit the SIM delivery page
Select plan, enter personal details and confirm order
Our delivery agent will deliver your SIM card and assist you in SIM activation process

For activating an existing SIM card by phone -

Dial 59059 - SIM activation number for India
Enter your identification details
Wait for 24 hours till your SIM card is ready for use

For activating an existing SIM card by SMS -

Both prepaid and postpaid accounts can be activated via SMS.

SMS SIMEX <19-20 digit SIM card number> to 55199
You will receive an SMS from 55199 with last 6 digits of SIM card number missing
Send last 6 digits back to 55199, within two hours of receiving SMS
Your new SIM will be activated in 20 min
Insert your new SIM in the SIM 1 slot of your phone, select LTE/4G from the network settings and enjoy uninterrupted Vi™ services

Before we conclude, you need to know that:

SIM activation is free of cost
SIM card activation is mandatory before you can avail any call or text services
Subscribers cannot activate a new SIM online. They can only activate their SIM at store or by phone or SMS or at their doorstep with help of our delivery agent

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