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Guide for Getting iPhone Dual SIM

Published on: Dec 21, 2023

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 A dual SIM phone can hold and operate with two SIM cards simultaneously. Dual SIM phones are useful for people who want to use two different phone numbers or two different mobile networks on a single device. As each SIM card contains a unique identification number, having a phone with two SIMs allows you to use either SIM to make calls or send text messages and use the SIM cards for different purposes. If you are looking for a way to use your iPhone with dual SIMs, there are three ways to use more than one SIM card: 

  1. Two nano-SIMs,
  2. Two active eSIMs, 
  3. Or a mix of both nano-SIM and eSIM

Guide for Getting iPhone Dual SIM:

  • iPhone Models Supporting One Physical SIM and One eSIM: You can use your iPhone as a dual SIM phone in models -- iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation)
  • Dual SIM iPhone Models - with Two eSIMs: Currently iPhone 13/14 and its variants support two or more eSIMs.
  • iPhones Supporting Two Physical Nano-SIMs: Due to some regulations, only iPhones manufactured in certain countries are the only models that support two physical nano-SIMs. Visit the Apple official website/handles for further details.

With Vi postpaid, get the best of both worlds! Buy a new Vi SIM card and get it delivered to your doorstep at no additional charges, or conveniently activate your Vi eSIM and be virtually connected.

Here is How to Get a New Vi SIM in Few Easy Steps:

  • From the Vi App or Website go to the New Postpaid SIM page
  • Select a Plan and Enter your Delivery Pin Code
  • Choose a Number as per your Preferences and Enter Delivery Address
  • Get OTP and Complete your Order
  • A new Vi Postpaid SIM will be Delivered to you at no additional cost!

Benefits of Vi Postpaid:

1. Telco Benefits:

  • Unlimited Calls to all networks
  • 3000 SMS/month
  • Bulk or Unlimited Data

2. Add-on Data Benefits:

  • Unlimited Night Data from 12 am to 6 am
  • 200 GB Data Rollover

3. Best of Entertainment:

  • Games, eSports & more for free on the Vi App

4. Power of Choice:

  • Choose from leading OTT platform subscriptions
  • SwiggyOne/EazyDiner membership coupons
  • Get Rs750 off every month on flight tickets via EaseMyTrip

Excited to use a dual SIM with all the comprehensive benefits? Here is how your dual SIM phone can be useful.

Versatility and Practical Applications of dual SIMs:

  • Keep personal and work phone numbers separate. Use one number for business and another number for personal usage.
  • Dual SIM phones are handy for data roaming. Keep your primary SIM card active and use an international data SIM card for cheaper data rates abroad.
  • Use one SIM card for voice and another for data to optimize your usage based on different plan benefits.
  • Use a separate SIM card for online services and apps, reducing the risk of personal data exposure in case of a security breach or malware attack.
  • Dual SIM phones can be used as family or shared devices, allowing multiple people to use that device with their individual SIM cards.

frequently asked questions

The New Vi REDX 1101 comes loaded with Lifestyle & Entertainment benefits. Every benefit is of premium category, offering an uncompromising experience. Please visit plan benefits page on Vi App for details.

There is no exit fee if you move from any older version of REDX plan to the new one.

Exit Fee will be charged when if you move out of REDX plan ie. Postpaid to Prepaid, Port-Out, Disconnection or Plan change. This fee will be applicable if International Roaming benefit was availed in the last 1 year on REDX 1101 plan.

You can log on to Vi App and go to my accounts > Active plan benefits > claim benefits section. You will be able to activate the benefits available with your plan. Sign-up using registered Vi mobile number and log on to the respective app (Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime, etc.) using the same credentials.

 

  • It is a complimentary 12 month SonyLiv Premium (TV and mobile) subscription worth Rs999, available with REDX 1101 plan; wherein 1 month = 30 days.
  • This subscription works simultaneously on 2 devices and allows you to create up to 5 profiles.  

 It is a complimentary 6 month Eazydiner Prime subscription worth Rs 2190; wherein 1 month = 30 days. Get upto 50% discount at Premium restaurants & bars with this subscription and more!

It is a complimentary 1 year subscription; wherein you can avail a flat discount of Rs 450 on one way flight tickets and Rs 700 on round trip flights every month. 

  • It is a complimentary 7 days International Roaming pack worth Rs2999
  • It is available for free only once every year.

 

You can log on to Vi App and go to claim benefits. You will be able to activate International Roaming benefit if it is available with your plan. Select the start date and activate.

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