500MB
Best match7 days
India
- Hotspot
- 5G
$2.75$2.90−5%
India eSIM
India is a trip where being online removes most of the friction: rail tickets, ride-hailing with a fare that is not negotiated, and confirming a guesthouse that never answers the phone. Distances between states are long, so offline maps and tickets saved on the phone matter as much as the signal itself. Local prepaid SIMs also need paperwork and an activation wait that can swallow your first day.
Plans listed
50
Network
Jio, Airtel
Technology
3G / 4G / 5G
Local currency
INR
This page carries 50 eSIM plans for India, riding on Jio / Airtel with 3G / 4G / 5G support. Install the profile at home before you fly; the plan starts counting when the phone first registers on a network at the destination.
Build the plan that fits
Pick your days and data and we match the closest real packages, cheapest first.
−5%5% off every plan · code ESIM5 applied for you · new eSIMs only, not top-ups1 package
How much data
1 package
Picked by how you travel
Best for a short trip
India +13 countries 1GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: India, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
India, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$1.90$1.80
Best for heavy data
India 50GB 30 days
AirTel
- Data
- 50GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- One network
from$61.90$58.80
These picks are computed from price per GB, validity and plan features only — never from what we earn.
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Best pick$27.30$25.93Pick this plan
India +13 countries 2GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
- 2GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
- Supports 5G network
for 7 days
Cheapest$13.90$13.20Pick this plan
India +13 countries 10GB 30 days
14 countries · partner networks
- 10GB for 7 days, leaves about 41% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
- Supports 5G network
Extra headroom$18.90$17.95Pick this plan
India 10GB 30 days
AirTel
- 10GB for 7 days, leaves about 41% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
- Supports 5G network
Most flexible$27.30$25.93Pick this plan
India 2GB per day
AirTel
- 2GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
- Supports 5G network
for 7 days
Short trips, 1–7 days6 packages
India +13 countries 1GB 7 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: India, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
India, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$1.90$1.80
India 1GB 7 days
AirTel
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- One network
from$2.90$2.75
India 500MB 7 days
AirTel
- Data
- 500MB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- One network
from$2.90$2.75
India +19 countries 1GB 7 days
20 countries · partner networks
Works in 20 countries: India, Japan, Australia +17See all
India, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$6.90$6.55
India +116 countries 1GB 7 days
117 countries · partner networks
Works in 117 countries: India, Japan, Australia +114See all
India, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$8.90$8.45
India +126 countries 1GB 7 days
127 countries · partner networks
Works in 127 countries: India, Japan, Australia +124See all
India, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Réunion, Romania, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$13.90$13.20
8–15 days3 packages
India +13 countries 3GB 15 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: India, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
India, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90$4.65
India 3GB 15 days
AirTel
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- One network
from$5.90$5.60
India +19 countries 3GB 15 days
20 countries · partner networks
Works in 20 countries: India, Japan, Australia +17See all
India, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$15.90$15.10
16 days and longer27 packages
India +13 countries 3GB 30 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: India, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
India, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90$4.65
India +19 countries 1GB 30 days
20 countries · partner networks
Works in 20 countries: India, Japan, Australia +17See all
India, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$6.90$6.55
India 3GB 30 days
AirTel
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- One network
from$6.90$6.55
India +13 countries 5GB 30 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: India, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
India, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$7.90$7.50
India 5GB 30 days
AirTel
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- One network
from$9.90$9.40
India +116 countries 1GB 365 days
117 countries · partner networks
Works in 117 countries: India, Japan, Australia +114See all
India, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$12.90$12.25
Daily · unlimited with fair use12 packages
Full speed up to each day's quota, then a reduced speed for the rest of that day. Buy as many days as the trip needs.
India +13 countries 1GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: India, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
India, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$1.90$1.80
India 500MB per day
AirTel
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
- One network
from$1.90$1.80
India 1GB per day
AirTel
512 Kbps after the quota
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
- One network
from$1.90$1.80
Choose network
India +13 countries 2GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: India, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
India, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
India 2GB per day
AirTel
512 Kbps after the quota
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
- One network
from$3.90$3.70
Choose network
India +13 countries 3GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: India, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
India, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$5.90$5.60
Covers several countries35 packages
Packages valid beyond one country; the card lists them.
India +13 countries 1GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: India, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
India, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$1.90$1.80
India +13 countries 1GB 7 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: India, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
India, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$1.90$1.80
India +13 countries 2GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: India, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
India, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
India +13 countries 3GB 15 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: India, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
India, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90$4.65
India +13 countries 3GB 30 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: India, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
India, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90$4.65
India +13 countries 3GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: India, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
India, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$5.90$5.60
What happens when your GB runs out
A GB plan is a fixed amount of data. When it is used up, data on that eSIM stops and nothing is charged automatically, but you can top up the same eSIM without a new QR code, and check what is left any time from your order page.
Example: plenty left
59%used
4.1 GB left
Used 5.9 GB
Total 10 GB
41% remaining
Refresh
Example: running low
92%used
0.8 GB left
Used 9.2 GB
Total 10 GB
8% remaining
RefreshTop up
How much data you actually need
Around 1–2GB a day for maps, ride-hailing and chat; 2–3GB if you watch video on long train rides or call home every night.
When you land
Main gateways are Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Hyderabad (HYD), Kolkata (CCU) and Goa (GOX/GOI). Overland arrivals usually cross from Nepal at Sunauli or Raxaul, or from Pakistan at Attari–Wagah. Have the line running before immigration so a cab can be waiting when you walk out.
Where coverage changes
Cities and the main rail corridors stay connected, but service thins on Himalayan roads in Ladakh, Spiti and Sikkim, across the Thar desert around Jaisalmer, inside reserves such as Ranthambore and Kaziranga, and on the Andaman Islands where connectivity is still limited.
Cities travellers ask about
- Delhi — The metro is extensive and most stations have service.
- Mumbai — Suburban trains are packed; check the line and platform first.
- Jaipur — Base for Rajasthan; you book fort tickets and cabs ahead.
- Varanasi — Old-town lanes are narrow and you lean on maps constantly.
- Leh, Ladakh — Usable in town, but the pass roads out of it have almost none.
- Goa — The northern beach strip is fine; some southern coves are weak.
Read it city by city: Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Goa, Bengaluru, Agra, Kochi, Kolkata, Udaipur
Apps to install before you fly
- IRCTC Rail Connect for train tickets
- Uber or Ola for taxis and autorickshaws
- Google Maps with offline areas downloaded in advance
Networks in India
| Operator | Technology |
|---|---|
| Jio | 4G / 5G |
| Airtel | 4G / 5G |
These are the networks operating in the country. A given plan may reach only some of them — check the network named on the plan itself.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Data | Validity | Hotspot | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India +13 countries 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| India 500MB per day | 500MB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| India 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| India 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| India +13 countries 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| India 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| India 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| India +13 countries 3GB per day | 3GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| India +13 countries 5GB per day | 5GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| India 3GB per day | 3GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| India +116 countries 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| India +13 countries 10GB per day | 10GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
FAQ
Do I need an Indian number for app OTPs?+
Many Indian apps send a one-time code by SMS, and a data-only eSIM has no number to receive it. The easiest approach is to register and verify IRCTC, Uber or Ola with your Thai number before you fly and stay logged in. If a service genuinely insists on an Indian number, book through the website or ask your hotel to book for you.
Does data work on long-distance Indian trains?+
It works in patches. Near towns the signal is fine, but across open plains, forest sections and hill climbs it can vanish for long stretches. Download your ticket, your maps and anything you plan to watch before boarding, and carry a power bank — sockets are not at every berth.
Should I just buy a local SIM at the airport?+
Indian prepaid SIMs need your passport, a visa copy, a photo and a local address, and activation can take until the next day. If you land late or have a meeting straight away, an eSIM installed before you fly is simply tidier. Travellers staying for months who really need an Indian number can still add a local SIM later.
What should I prepare for Ladakh and the mountains?+
In the mountains the signal clings to towns such as Leh and Kargil, while the roads between them cross high passes with nothing for hours. Download the whole route offline before you set out, tell your guesthouse or family when you expect to arrive, and bring a power bank — cold weather drains a battery faster than you expect.
When does a India eSIM start counting days?+
Most plans here start when the phone first connects to a network at the destination, so you can install in advance at home and switch it on after landing. Each plan page states its own rule.
Do I have to remove my home SIM?+
No. The eSIM is a second line, so you keep your home number for SMS OTP. Turn off roaming data on the home line and set the eSIM as the data line.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026