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
iPhone XR |
iPhone XS MAX |
iPhone XS |
iPhone XR |
iPhone 11 Pro |
iPhone 11 Pro Max |
iPhone 11 |
iPhone 12 Pro |
iPhone 12 |
iPhone 12 Pro Max |
iPhone 12 mini |
iPhone 13 Pro Max |
iPhone 13 mini |
iPhone 13 Pro |
iPhone 13 |
iPhone 14 |
iPhone 14 Pro Max |
iPhone 14 Pro |
iPhone 14 Plus |
iPhone 14 Pro |
Samsung
Galaxy Fold |
Galaxy S20 |
Galaxy S20+ |
Galaxy Z Flip |
Galaxy S21 5G |
Galaxy S21+ 5G |
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
Galaxy Z Flip3 5G |
Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
Galaxy Z Flip4 |
Galaxy Z Flip4 |
Galaxy S23 |
Galaxy S23+ |
Galaxy S23 Ultra |
Google Pixel
Pixel 3 |
Pixel 3 XL |
Pixel 3a |
Pixel 3a XL |
Pixel 4 |
Pixel 4 XL |
Pixel 4 XL |
Pixel 4a |
Pixel 4a 5G |
Pixel 5 |
Pixel 5a 5G |
Pixel 6 |
Pixel 6 Pro |
Pixel 6a |
Pixel 7 |
Pixel 7 |
Pixel 7 Pro |
Pixel 7 Pro |
Motorola
Motorola MOTORAZR2 V9x |
Motorola MOTORAZR V3 |
RAZR V3 |
RAZR V3i |
Motorola RAZR HD, XT925, M0D0A, VA12333845 |
Motorola RAZR V, M0CCB, XT889 |
Motorola RAZR V, YU12343245, XT886, M0D68 |
Motorola RAZR I, SM12334645, M0D12, XT890 |
Motorola RAZR M, M0D3A, SM12338645, XT902 |
Motorola RAZR HD, XT925, M0D0A |
Motorola RAZR HD, XT925, M0D46 |
Motorola RAZR i, XT890, M0D12, SM12334645 |
Motorola RAZR M, XT905, M0D5D, SM12342145 |
Motorola RAZR V, M0CD9, XT885 |
Motorola RAZR, M0C2E, XT910, XT910S, XT910K |
Motorola RAZR HD, XT925, M0D0A |
Motorola RAZR M, XT905, M0D5D |
Motorola RAZR D1, XT914, M0DBE, HA12350845 |
Motorola RAZR D1 with Dual-SIM, XT914, M0DBE, HA12354645 |
Motorola RAZR D1 1ith Dual SIM and TV, XT918, M0DBE, HA12351845 |
Motorola RAZR D3 with Dual SIM, XT920, M0DB6, HA12351045 |
Motorola RAZR D3, XT919, M0DB6, HA12351245 |
Motorola RAZR i, XT890, M0D12 |
Motorola RAZR HD, XT925, M0D46 |
Motorola RAZR D1 with TV, XT915, M0DBE, HA12351745 |
Motorola RAZR D1 with Dual SIM, XT914, M0DBE |
Motorola RAZR D1 with Dual SIM and TV, XT918, M0DBE |
Motorola RAZR D3 with Dual SIM, XT920, M0DB6 |
Motorola RAZR D3, XT919, M0DB6 |
Motorola RAZR D1 with TV, XT915, M0DBE |
Motorola V3 RAZR06 |
Motorola Razr06 |
Motorola RAZR D1, XT914 |
Motorola XT918, RAZR D1 with Dual-SIM and TV |
Motorola XT920, RAZR D3 with Dual-SIM |
Razr 2019 |
Motorola SP12310145, M0C1D, XT912, DROID RAZR |
Motorola SP12311845, M0C2E, XT910, XT910S, XT910K, RAZR, RAZR MAXX |
Motorola MOTORAZR V8, MOTORAZR V8 2G |
RAZR V3 |
Motorola M0C2E, XT910, XT910S, XT910K, RAZR |
RAZR D1 |
Motorola M0C1D, XT912, DROID RAZR MAXX |
Motorola RAZR, M0C68, XT909 |
Motorola Spyder Droid RAZR |
Motorola Asanti,Photon,XT897,Spyder,Droid RAZR,XT 912,Spyder MAXX,Droid RAZR Maxx,XT 912M,XT 908M |
Motorola Maserati,Droid4,XT894,XT912,Droid RAZR,XT912M,Droid RAZR Maxx,XT908M |
Motorola Spyder, XT912, Droid Razr, Spyder Maxx, XT912M, Droid Razr Maxx |
Motorola XT894, Droid4, XT926, Droid Razr HD, XT926 Maxx, Droid Razr Maxx HD, XT912, Droid Razr |
Motorola XT897, Photon, XT907, Droid Razr M, XT912, Droid Razr, XT894, Droid4, XT926 Maxx, Droid Razr Maxx HD, XT926, Droid Razr HD |
Motorola XT907,Droid Razr M,XT926,Droid Razr HD,XT926 Maxx,XT926M,Droid Razr Maxx HD,XT912,Droid Razr |
Motorola XT907, Droid Razr M, XT926 Maxx, Droid Razr Maxx HD, XT926, Droid Razr HD |
Motorola XT907,Droid Razr M,XT926 Maxx,Droid Razr Maxx HD,XT926,Droid Razr HD |