Inside a SIM card

Staying connected with loved ones is very important. Therefore, it is necessary today to know your SIM card well. This article teaches you about the functionality of a SIM card, ways to purchase it and the steps to order your postpaid SIM.

How does a SIM card work?

Every mobile phone needs a SIM card to connect the user to a mobile network.

A SIM card is an integrated circuit or an IC chip that securely stores the IMSI integrated mobile subscriber identity number and a key that are used to identify the subscriber and connect them to a mobile network via the mobile phone or a computer.

A SIM card contains:

International mobile subscriber Identity Number (IMSI)
Security authentication and ciphering information
Temporary local network information
List of services availed by the subscriber
2 passwords: Personal Identity Number (PIN), Personal Unblocking Code (PUC)

Without the SIM card you cannot connect to a mobile network, although you can only dial 999, for security reasons.

Ways to order your SIM card online

1. Through Vi™’s website

2. Through Vi™ app (for existing users)

Through website

Visit our New Connectionpage
Select a plan of your choice
Enter your personal details, email address, mobile number and PIN
Check the option whether you want to ‘buy new connection’, ‘upgrade to postpaid’, or ‘port your number’
If you want to opt for a new connection, choose from a series of numbers
Enter address for postpaid SIM delivery
Choose a delivery date
Confirm your order
Enjoy Vi™ postpaid connection services