India eSIM
Mobile data in India. No roaming fees, instant activation, one-tap install on iPhone, Samsung and Android.
- 01Internet on arrival
- 02No SIM swap — keep your number
- 03Set up in under a minute, before you fly
Choose Your Unlimited Plan
- 3G/4G/5G network speeds
- Top-up anytime if needed
- Instant Activation · Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
- 1 GB high speed per 24 hours
- Unlimited data (min. 1 Mbps after high-speed)
- 3G/4G/5G · Instant activation · Hotspot sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All India eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 429.37 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 716.25 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 1,050.95 / day | — |
| 5 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 1,242.21 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 2,294.12 / day | — |
Which India eSIM plan should I pick?
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Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from Rs. 429.37 / day
How it works
- Step01 Choose Plan Pick the data and validity that fit your trip.
- Step02 Receive Order Email Your eSIM arrives by email straight away.
- Step03 Install in one tap Tap install, then switch on data when you land.
Common Questions
Is an eSIM useful for exploring Delhi on a trip to India?
You emerge from arrivals at Indira Gandhi International Airport and open Uber, passing the SIM counter queue without joining it. Your pickup instructions lead you to the right meeting point, and Google Maps traces the route into Delhi as the streets grow busier. You save the entrance to the Red Fort, then message your guide on WhatsApp to agree where to meet.
In Old Delhi, you follow the lanes around Chandni Chowk with your map in hand, stepping aside from the flow of shoppers whenever you need directions. At a food stall, you use Google Translate to read a Hindi sign and choose something you recognise. You book your next guided walk, find a restaurant that accepts your card, and send a photo of the market to family through WhatsApp before slipping your phone back into your bag.
What should tourists look for when choosing an eSIM for India?
Choose an India eSIM with local network reach along your route, especially if you combine major cities with smaller tourist towns. This plan uses supported local networks across established visitor destinations, with stronger coverage in urban areas than remote terrain. Match the package to your intended route; the data allowance and validity depend on your selection.
Look for advance preparation and connection sharing, too. This eSIM can be installed before you fly, has a 180-day activation window from purchase, and supports hotspot use on most plans. Those features suit travellers carrying another device or sharing a connection with a companion.
Where does this eSIM have coverage in India?
Your eSIM connects to local networks including AirTel, Jio, with 3G/4G/5G connectivity. Coverage is strongest in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Agra, alongside established tourist areas in Goa and Kerala. Reception becomes patchier in the Himalayan mountain interior, on remote Thar Desert roads and within national parks, where terrain and distance between settlements limit network reach.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before you fly | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; switch roaming on |
| When you're connected | On landing through a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing if your home plan includes India roaming |
| Paperwork / ID | No registration paperwork | Passport registration required | No additional destination paperwork |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront | Buy on arrival at local rates | Included or billed separately, depending on your home plan |
| WhatsApp & your number | Keep using WhatsApp on your home number | New local number; WhatsApp stays on your home number | Your home number, on your home plan's roaming terms |
| Top-ups | Buy a new plan if you need more data | Purchase another data package through a shop or provider app | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What phone and internet tips help when travelling around India?
- Download offline maps before mountain journeys in Himachal Pradesh; winding roads can take you beyond reception.
- Carry a universal adapter compatible with Type C, D and M sockets used in India.
- Keep a payment card and cash accessible; many small vendors display payment codes that require a compatible payment account.
- Save train tickets and booking references on your device so you can show them without relying on station Wi-Fi.
- Ask before photographing people at religious sites, and put your phone away wherever photography signs prohibit it.
- Protect your phone from heavy rain during the monsoon, especially on outdoor excursions in Kerala.
How much does a India eSIM cost?
SimSwift India unlimited daily plans start at Rs. 429.37 a day.