how is the sim activated once delivered ?

Activation time depends on the operator and the verification steps required. Below are the typical timelines.

Operator-wise activation steps and time

Jio

1. Auto-activation via Aadhaar eKYC
2. No tele-verification required
3. Activation time: 5–30 minutes

Airtel

1. Aadhaar eKYC
2. Tele-verification required at 59059
3. Activation time: 1–3 hours

Vi (Vodafone Idea)

1. Aadhaar eKYC
2. Tele-verification required at 59059
3. Activation time: 1–3 hours

BSNL

1. Aadhaar / Offline KYC (as applicable)
2. Tele-verification required at 1507
3. Activation time: 6–24 hours

Tip: Keep your phone switched on and the SIM inserted until activation completes, especially for Airtel/Vi/BSNL.

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