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Already have eSIM BFF from another country? Just add a India package — no new install.
eSIM for India
🇮🇳 India eSIM from GMD 273.00
A local SIM needs registration. An eSIM skips the paperwork and lands you on Airtel, Jio or Vi. You land connected on Airtel, Jio, Vi, then top up anytime on the same eSIM.
- LTE + 5G
- 30 days from first connection
- Hotspot included
- Tax included
Plans & prices
India eSIM data plans — tax included
All India plans run 30 days from the moment you first connect. Prices below are indicative until we open orders.
Most popular
5 GB
GMD 553.00
GMD 110.60 per GB · indicative
- 30 days
- Hotspot included
- Top up anytime
Indicative prices in USD, tax included when we sell. Data-only eSIM — your home number keeps working for calls and SMS.
Coverage in India
Which networks does the India eSIM use?
Your eSIM roams on Airtel, Jio and Vi — your phone attaches to whichever is strongest where you stand, and switches automatically when you move. 5G is available in New Delhi and other major cities where the carrier opens it to roaming profiles; elsewhere you get LTE.
Good to know before you go
- Local SIMs need registration; an eSIM skips the paperwork entirely.
Top up at 0 GB
Our dashboard loads without data. Run out in New Delhi and you can still buy more.
Family-friendly
Order several India eSIMs at once. Each traveler scans their own QR code.
No app required
Install from email. Manage the India package from the dashboard — it loads at 0 GB.
How to get online
Setting up your India eSIM in three steps
- 01
Buy before you fly
Choose a plan above. The QR code and one-tap install link arrive by email within seconds.
- 02
Install on Wi-Fi
Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM, then scan. Turn on Data Roaming for the new line. iPhone guide · Android guide
- 03
Land in India
Switch the line on. Within a minute you see Airtel in the status bar and your 30 days begin.
FAQ
India eSIM questions
How much does an eSIM for India cost?
Plans for India start at GMD 273.00 for 1 GB (30 days). The most popular option is 5 GB for GMD 553.00. All prices include tax and there is no activation fee.
Which networks does the India eSIM connect to?
Your eSIM roams on Airtel, Jio and Vi — the phone picks the strongest signal automatically. 5G is available where the carrier offers it to roaming profiles; otherwise you get LTE.
Do I need to install a new eSIM for India if I already have eSIM BFF?
No. If you already installed eSIM BFF on a previous trip, just buy a India package in your dashboard. It attaches to the eSIM you already have and works as soon as you land.
Does the India eSIM include a phone number?
It is a data-only eSIM. Your normal number keeps working for calls and SMS through your home SIM, and apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime and Telegram work over the eSIM data. This keeps prices low and setup simple.
Can I use hotspot with the India eSIM?
Yes. Tethering is included on every plan, so you can share your India data with a laptop or a travel partner.
When should I buy my India eSIM?
Buy it before you fly and install it on Wi-Fi at home. The 30-day validity only starts when your phone first connects to a network in India, so buying early costs nothing.
Anything I should know about data in India?
Local SIMs need registration; an eSIM skips the paperwork entirely.
Nearby
All of Asia →Traveling on from India?
Same eSIM. Just add a package for the next country.
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Visiting several countries? The Asia regional plan covers India and its neighbors on one balance.
Land in India with your BFF already on.
From GMD 273.00 (indicative). Same eSIM next trip.
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