Activating Android with eSIM

February 26, 2024

How to Get a GCI eSIM

Residential customers

Online: Choose a GCI unlimited mobile plan and check out online. A GCI representative will contact you to complete your order and we’ll email you a GCI eSIM to activate your device.

Contact Us: You can also call or visit a GCI store and we’ll take care of the rest. 

 

Business customers

You can call our support team and we’ll take care of the rest. 

 

How to Activate Your eSIM

1. Connect your device to WiFi or another cellular-connected device's hotspot.
2. Open the SIM manager in settings. Click "Add eSIM."


It may take a few minutes for your GCI eSIM to appear.

3. When prompted, select "Add" to install your GCI eSIM.

4. It may take up to 5 minutes to install. You'll see "Adding GCI eSIM" until complete.
5. When activation is complete, you will see your GCI eSIM in your SIM manager.

QR Code Activation

1. Connect your smartphone to WiFi or another cellular-connected device's hotspot.
2. Open the camera app.
3. Scan the provided QR code using your device's camera.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to activate your GCI eSIM.

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