eSIM plans for India

Your eSIM for India ready before takeoff: 4G/5G data on Jio and Airtel networks, no roaming or airport queues, and activation with a QR code in one minute.

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Why do you need an eSIM for India?

India is not part of the European Union's roaming zone, so the "Roam Like at Home" tariff does not apply: as soon as you land in Delhi or Mumbai, your Spanish operator will charge you international roaming rates that can skyrocket up to €12-15 per day. On a two or three-week trip through the Golden Triangle, the bill can easily exceed €200.

Traditional alternatives are inconvenient: activating roaming (expensive), buying a local SIM at the airport (in India, this requires a passport, photo, KYC form, and can take 24-48 hours to activate) or renting a pocket WiFi (one more device to carry and share). An eSIM solves this in a flash: you buy online, receive a QR code, scan it, and arrive in India with data working from minute one.

How much does roaming cost in India?

Spanish operators (Movistar, Vodafone, Orange) place India in their most expensive roaming zones. Without a contracted bundle, a single megabyte can cost several euros and drain your balance in minutes; with a daily bundle, we're talking about €6 to €15 per day just to connect. On a typical 12-day trip, that's €70-180 wasted. A data eSIM for India covers the entire trip for a fraction of that price, with savings of around 80-90%.

How much does an eSIM for India cost?

Our eSIMs for India have no commitments or contracts: you choose the GB and days you need and only pay for that. There are small plans for short getaways and large bundles for those who plan to hotspot or work remotely from Goa. You can view all eSIM plans for India and choose the one that fits your itinerary and budget.

How many GB do I need for India?

It depends on how much you use your phone outside of hotel WiFi. For maps, WhatsApp, and some social media, a small amount is enough; if you're going to upload videos, make video calls, or share data with your laptop, go for more. This table will guide you:

Duration Light use Normal use Intense use
3-4 days 1 GB 3 GB 5 GB
1 week 3 GB 5 GB 10 GB
2 weeks 5 GB 10 GB 20 GB

What is the best eSIM for India?

The best one relies on the networks with the most coverage and speed in the country. In India, the main ones are Jio (the largest 4G/5G network), Airtel (excellent coverage and 5G in major cities)Vi (Vodafone Idea), with BSNL as the public operator most present in rural areas. Our eSIMs connect to premium networks (Airtel/Jio) to give you the best available signal at every point.

  • Connection to local Airtel/Jio network with real 4G/5G, not slow roaming.
  • Activation in less than 1 minute by scanning the QR code.
  • Share data via hotspot with your laptop, tablet, or companions.
  • No commitment and 24/7 Spanish support in case something goes wrong.

Coverage in India: city by city

  • Delhi: Solid 4G/5G at IGI airport, the metro, and throughout the city center.
  • Mumbai: Excellent urban coverage, including suburban trains and the southern area.
  • Bangalore: Extensive 5G in the tech hub and good signal in shopping centers.
  • Jaipur and Agra: Reliable 4G in the Golden Triangle, monuments, and train stations.
  • Goa and Kerala: Good coverage on beaches, Kochi, and tourist centers; somewhat weaker in remote backwaters.
  • Himalayas (Rishikesh, Manali, Ladakh): Signal in villages, but high mountain valleys and treks may lose data.

eSIM, local SIM, or pocket WiFi

A local Indian SIM is cheap in terms of tariff, but the KYC paperwork (passport, photo, form, and activation wait) makes you lose half a day, and sometimes it doesn't work until the next day. Pocket WiFi involves picking up and returning a device, charging it every night, and staying close to it. An eSIM wins in convenience: you set it up from Spain, keep your WhatsApp number on the physical chip, and arrive connected without queues or deposits.

How do I activate my eSIM for India?

  • Purchase your plan and receive the QR code instantly in your email.
  • Install it at home with WiFi: scan the QR and save the eSIM profile.
  • Upon landing in India, activate the eSIM data line.
  • Connect: in seconds you'll have 4G/5G without complicated settings.

Tips for not overspending

  • Deactivate roaming on your physical SIM and only use the eSIM for data.
  • Download offline maps of your cities before you leave.
  • Estimate your GB with the table above and add a small margin.
  • Take advantage of hotel WiFi for large downloads and photo backups.

Traveling to more destinations?

If India is part of a longer route, your neighbors are covered: check out our eSIM plans for Thailand or the eSIM for Indonesia if you're continuing through Southeast Asia. For a multi-country tour, a regional eSIM for Asia is worthwhile, and if your itinerary crosses continents, take a look at our global plans.

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Frequent questions

Your eSIM for India, no doubt

Our eSIMs for India start with no lock-in. The final price depends on the GB and days you choose, from small bundles for quick getaways to large plans for several weeks of travel.
The best one connects to the country's widest-coverage networks: Jio and Airtel. Both offer 4G across almost the whole territory and 5G in major cities, so pick a plan that relies on those premium networks.
For light use (maps and WhatsApp), 1 GB every 3-4 days is enough. For normal use, plan on about 5 GB per week, and if you'll be streaming or using the hotspot, between 10 and 20 GB for two weeks.
Yes. New Delhi has excellent 4G/5G coverage at Indira Gandhi airport (IGI), on the metro and throughout the city centre. You'll have data from the moment you land, with no need to swap cards.
You need an eSIM-compatible phone: iPhone XR or later, Google Pixel 3 or later, and most high-end Samsung Galaxy phones (S20 onward). It must be unlocked; you can check in settings by looking for the 'Add eSIM' option.
You can install the eSIM profile at home on WiFi before traveling, but don't activate the data line until you arrive in India so you don't waste plan days. When you land, you turn on the data and you're set.
Yes, as long as your phone is compatible and you're in a covered area. Jio (True 5G) and Airtel (5G Plus) have 5G in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and other major cities; in the rest of the country you'll browse on 4G.
Yes. Our eSIMs for India let you share your connection via hotspot with your laptop, tablet or travel companions, always within your plan's GB.
No. Most data eSIMs for India are data-only plans and don't include a local Indian number. You keep your usual number on your physical SIM for WhatsApp, texts and internet calls.
You're not cut off all at once: you can top up or buy a new plan from the app any time. Our 24/7 support in your language helps if you have questions about topping up.
No. That's one of the big advantages of the eSIM: you skip the KYC paperwork (passport, photo, and form) that local Indian SIMs require and that can take up to 48 hours to activate. With the eSIM, you arrive connected.
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