How To Get An Airtel eSIM in Kenya

Airtel launched their eSIM service in Kenya on the 23rd of February in 2023 making them the third telecommunications company, behind Safaricom and Faiba, to launch such a service in Kenya. An eSIM, short for embedded SIM, is a digital SIM card that manufacturers embedded directly into a phone Instead of a physical and removable SIM.

Benefits of eSIM

• eSIM enables you to get a seamless device setup experience, without the need to insert or replace a physical SIM card. as a matter of fact, some devices don’t ship with SIM slots again.
• eSIM allows you to use multiple mobile numbers, both physical and eSIM on one phone/device. This reduces the hassle of moving around with several phones.
• You no longer need to fear damaging or losing your SIM card.
• If you travel alot, you will find the eSIM very convenient for switching network operators at a much easier rate.

If you are looking to get the Airtel eSIM on your device, this page will guide you on how to get it. Firstly, you must make sure that you have a compatible smartphone.

How to Know if your Phone is eSIM Compatible

• Dial *#06# on your smartphone.
• This code will show you your IMEI and EID numbers
• If there is an EID number, it means that your device is eSIM capable

How To Get An Airtel eSIM

Visit any Airtel shop or dial *100# to locate the Airtel shop closest to you. Once you get there, the customer care executive will walk you through the process of setting up your eSIM using the provided QR code.

List of Airtel eSIM compatible phones

Apple

Samsung

Google Pixel

Motorola