Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and multi-city trips.
Travel eSIM for India
India is a big country with many routes, from business trips between cities to family visits and tours. A travel eSIM lets you land with data ready, with no SIM counter and no queue.
Connecting in India
A travel eSIM is convenient on multi-city trips, as you can keep your own number and simply switch on mobile data. Coverage varies between cities, towns and rural areas, so check the plan details when plans are available.
Plans for India are not on sale through this site yet. This page tells you how to prepare, so you are ready when they are.
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Planned Data Plans for India.
- 1 GBValid for 7 daysUS$4.99Data only
- 5 GBValid for 30 daysUS$14.99Data only
- 10 GBValid for 30 daysUS$24.99Data only
Data only. No mobile number, voice minutes or SMS. Plans are not on sale through this site yet, and prices may change before they are. Compare prices for all destinations. Before you buy, confirm your phone supports eSIM and is network-unlocked: use the phone check and read the install guide.
Validity starts the first time you use the eSIM on a network. Hotspot sharing is allowed. A refill is used after your current plan ends, not added to it.
Networks
Which Network Will It Use in India?
Your eSIM is set up to work on:
Vodafone Idea (Vi) in several regions
Vodafone India
Your phone normally picks the strongest of these automatically, so you do not need to choose. Which network connects can vary by location, and coverage is not guaranteed everywhere. Networks and coverage can also change over time.
No signal or no internet? First check that the eSIM line is on and Data Roaming is on for it. If it still fails, open the SIM settings for the eSIM, turn off automatic network selection and pick one of the networks above. Turn automatic selection back on when you leave the area.
Before You Fly
Get Ready at Home.
Check your phone supports eSIM. Use our phone check.
Make sure it is network-unlocked. Ask your carrier if you are unsure.
Install before departure, on Wi-Fi. The install guide has the steps for iPhone and Android.
For this trip: Save hotel addresses, booking references and contact numbers on your phone before you fly. Check current entry and visa requirements with official sources.
On Arrival
Switch On in India.
Turn off airplane mode.
Turn on Data Roaming for the eSIM line and set mobile data to that line. Keep your home SIM for calls and WhatsApp.
Wait a minute for the network to appear, then open a web page to test. Open your ride or maps app on mobile data as you leave the terminal, then message your host or hotel.
Good to Know
Notes for India.
Multi-city trips. Check your plan's coverage for every place on your route, not only the arrival city. Mobile signal can be weaker in remote areas.
Keep your home SIM. Use it for calls and messages and use the eSIM for data. Family and colleagues still reach your usual number.
Rules for SIMs can differ. Local SIM purchases may need identity checks. Check official guidance before you travel.
Airport and hotel Wi-Fi is not secure. Anyone on the same network may be able to see what you do on it. Pair your eSIM with TasVPN for extra privacy on public networks.
Planning a trip to India?
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