eSIM for India
Plans from $1.50 per day
India
Indian coverage uses Airtel and Jio partner roaming, giving rapidly-expanding 5G in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai and broadly reliable 4G across smaller cities and the main tourist circuits of Rajasthan, Kerala, and Goa.
India's local-SIM process is a genuine deterrent for short trips — passport, visa, photo, and an Indian address feed into a multi-day e-KYC registration. A prepaid eSIM skips all of it, putting you online for rideshare, rail bookings (IRCTC), maps, and payment apps the moment you land.
Connectivity holds up well across the country thanks to an aggressive 4G/5G rollout, though remote Himalayan and desert stretches can thin out. Hotspot is supported, useful for tethering a laptop in cafés or sharing on group travel. Install in advance and activate on arrival.
When to activate
Activate anytimeInstall in advance, activate on arrival. Indian networks recognize eSIM immediately and route through major carriers.
Network partners
Airtel
Jio (partner roaming)
Connection details
Networks
Airtel · Jio (partner roaming)
Speed
5G / 4G / LTE
Hotspot
Allowed
From
$1.50/day
Country context
Currency
INR
Emergency
112 (universal) · 100 (police)
Plug type
C / D / M
Time zone
IST (UTC+5:30)
Why eSIM here, not a local SIM
Indian SIMs require passport, visa, photo, and Indian address — a multi-day registration process called e-KYC that's impractical for short trips.
Free Wi-Fi: Common. 5G is rapidly expanding in major metros (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad). Rural areas remain on 4G but coverage is still broadly reliable.
From order to online in 4 steps
Step 1
Buy your plan
Pick a data plan that fits your trip, pay with card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
Common questions about India
When does my plan's validity start in India?
Validity starts when your eSIM first connects to a local India network, that's usually as soon as you land and switch off airplane mode. Installing the eSIM at home days before your trip doesn't burn any days.
Can I use my phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot in India?
Yes, all Esim70 plans support tethering by default with no separate daily cap. Your phone can share its data connection with a laptop, tablet, or travel companion's phone.
Will my home number still work in India?
Yes, modern phones support dual-SIM. Your home SIM stays active for calls and SMS while the Esim70 eSIM handles data abroad. You can keep WhatsApp / iMessage tied to your home number too.
