India eSIM guide
1 network · 11 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- VI India 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 10 GB · 30 days · $1.60/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $18.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $9.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $9.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $15.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $9.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $15.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $37.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $15.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $37.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $98.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in India
The India eSIM connects to VI India. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in India
- DEL Delhi Indira Gandhi
- BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- BLR Bengaluru Kempegowda
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in India.
City guides in India
About unlimited in India
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than India?
These regional eSIMs include India. For 10 days of maps and socials, the India eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $15.99.
All 11 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $5.99 | $0.40 | $3.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $6.99 | $0.23 | $2.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $9.99 | $0.33 | $2.00 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $15.99 | $0.53 | $1.60 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $37.99 | $1.27 | $1.90 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $18.99 | $6.33 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $19.99 | $4.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $25.99 | $3.71 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $32.99 | $3.30 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $98.99 | $3.30 | No cap |
Questions about India
Which networks does the India eSIM use?
The India eSIM connects to VI India. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in India?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $9.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for India?
Yes, from $18.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do India plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in India?
The main international airports are Delhi Indira Gandhi (DEL), Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (BOM), Bengaluru Kempegowda (BLR).
Does a regional eSIM cover India?
Yes. Asia and Global include India. The smallest, Asia, covers 18 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.