India eSIM: instant data for your trip
A India eSIM from Simnity gives you mobile data the moment you land, with no physical SIM and no roaming bills. We currently offer 27 India plans starting from $1.84 with validity from 3 to 180 days. Unlimited-data options are available for heavier users. Buy online, receive your QR code instantly, and connect in minutes.
Mobile coverage and networks in India
India has near-universal 4G and one of the fastest-growing 5G networks, with Jio and Airtel 5G live across most cities and many towns. Travelers on a roaming travel eSIM get reliable urban 5G and broad nationwide 4G.
The main mobile networks in India are Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi) and BSNL. Your Simnity eSIM connects to local partner networks, so you stay online across cities and most travel areas without swapping a physical SIM.
Do you need to register a SIM in India?
No registration is required for a roaming travel eSIM. The passport and visa KYC requirement applies only to local Indian SIMs.
What is a India eSIM?
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone. Instead of swapping a plastic card, you scan a QR code and a India data plan is added to your device. Your normal number stays active on your main line, so you keep receiving calls and texts while you use the Simnity plan for affordable local data in India.
How to set up your India eSIM
- Choose a plan above based on how many days you are in India and how much data you need.
- Check out and pay. Your eSIM QR code arrives instantly by email and in your dashboard.
- Scan the QR code from your phone settings while on Wi-Fi, ideally before you travel.
- Turn on the line and data roaming for Simnity when you arrive, and you are connected.
Why buy your India eSIM from Simnity
- Instant delivery. No waiting, no pickup counters. Your India eSIM is ready in minutes.
- No roaming shock. Pay a fixed price up front and avoid surprise carrier bills.
- Keep your number. Your main line stays active for calls and texts from home.
- Unlimited options. Heavy data days are covered with unlimited India plans.
- Top up anytime. Running low? Add more data without buying a new eSIM.
India eSIM FAQs
How much does an eSIM for India cost?
Simnity India eSIM plans start at $1.84 and go up to $89.00 depending on the data amount and validity you choose. There are 27 plans available right now.
Do I need to register or show ID for a India eSIM?
No registration is required for a roaming travel eSIM. The passport and visa KYC requirement applies only to local Indian SIMs.
How do I activate my India eSIM?
After you buy, you receive a QR code by email and in your Simnity dashboard. Open your phone settings, choose to add a cellular or mobile data plan, scan the QR code, and turn on data roaming for the Simnity line. Most travelers are connected within a few minutes.
Which networks does a India eSIM use?
Mobile service in India is provided by Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi) and BSNL. Simnity India plans run on local partner networks, so you get coverage in cities and most travel areas.
Will my phone work with an eSIM in India?
Any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone works. That includes iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy S and Z models. Check Settings for an "Add eSIM" or "Add data plan" option to confirm.
How long is a India eSIM valid for?
Validity ranges from 3 to 180 days, so you can match the plan to a short trip or a longer stay. Validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network in India.
