Southern Asia eSIM
Mobile data in 6 countries. 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 Southern Asia eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $3.49 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $5.99 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $8.49 / day | — |
| 5 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $10.99 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $19.99 / day | — |
Which Southern Asia eSIM plan should I pick?
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Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from $3.49 / 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.
Coverage
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Bangladesh
Grameenphone 4G, Banglalink 4G, Robi 4G
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Bhutan
TashiCell 4G
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Sri Lanka
Mobitel 4G
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Nepal
Ncell 4G, NT Mobile 4G
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Pakistan
Zong 4G
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Common Questions
Can I use travel apps straight after landing in Southern Asia (6 areas)?
You walk through arrivals at Bandaranaike International Airport and open Uber instead of joining the SIM counter queue. Your driver confirms the pickup point, and you follow the route toward Colombo on Google Maps. With your bag beside you, you message your host on WhatsApp and pull up the entrance photo they send. At the guesthouse, you find the right doorway without dragging your suitcase along the wrong street.
You head into Pettah, following the map between busy stalls and stopping to translate a food sign with Google Translate. You send a photo of your lunch home on WhatsApp, then look up the route to Galle Face Green. Later, back at your room, you browse Uber Eats and order something familiar while sorting through the market photos on your phone.
What should tourists look for in a Southern Asia (6 areas) eSIM?
For Southern Asia (6 areas), look for a regional eSIM that covers your actual route, especially when combining India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. This plan covers those countries plus Bangladesh, Bhutan and Pakistan. Look for reach along established visitor routes, not just in capital cities; remote mountain routes have patchier reception.
Choose an allowance that renews daily, with the data amount and validity set by your chosen package. This is a data-only plan. Hotspot works on most plans, and installation before departure is available through the order email button. You have 180 days from purchase to activate, so you can buy ahead of your departure.
Where does the Southern Asia (6 areas) eSIM have the best coverage?
Your eSIM connects through local networks including Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi, TashiCell, AirTel, Mobitel, Ncell, NT Mobile, with 3G/4G/5G coverage across the six covered countries. Reception is strongest in cities and main tourist areas such as Delhi, Kathmandu, Colombo, Dhaka, Thimphu and Lahore. It is patchier in the Himalayan mountain interior, on remote desert roads in Pakistan and within national parks in Sri Lanka.
| 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 destination network | After purchase and setup | On landing if your home plan includes destination roaming |
| Paperwork / ID | No paperwork or ID needed | ID may be requested at the counter | No additional paperwork or ID |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront | Local pricing; purchase on arrival | Home plan determines inclusion or recurring charges |
| 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 local data package | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What should I download before travelling around Southern Asia (6 areas)?
- Save offline maps of Kathmandu and your Nepal trekking route before heading into the mountains.
- Download Sinhala and Tamil in Google Translate before exploring Sri Lanka, and test offline translation before leaving Wi-Fi.
- Carry cash for small food stalls in India; do not rely on local payment apps that require domestic banking access.
- Pack a universal adapter for India, Nepal and Sri Lanka, where socket types can differ between properties.
- Keep your power bank accessible on Nepal treks; charging access becomes less convenient in mountain lodges.
- Save train reservations and accommodation addresses offline before travelling through rural Sri Lanka.
- Ask before photographing people at religious sites in Bhutan, and follow posted restrictions even when sharing photos privately.
How much does a Southern Asia eSIM cost?
SimSwift Southern Asia unlimited daily plans start at $3.49 a day.