India's networks are Jio, Airtel, Vi (Vodafone Idea) and BSNL. Coverage is strong in cities and along main routes; Himalayan regions and deserts are patchy.
Travel eSIMs for India are among the most expensive in our data. A local prepaid SIM is much cheaper but needs your passport, visa and identity checks that can take hours to complete.
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Lowest price
$2.00
$2.00/day
Ubigi1 GB for 1 day
Visit Ubigi(opens in a new tab)See in the listLowest per day · Cheapest for a month or more
$4.00
$0.13/day
eTravelSim1 GB for 30 days
Visit eTravelSim(opens in a new tab)See in the listCheapest for a week or more
$2.50
$0.36/day
Ubigi1 GB for 7 days
Visit Ubigi(opens in a new tab)See in the listCheapest unlimited
$3.90
$3.90/day
eSIMXUnlimited for 1 day
Visit eSIMX(opens in a new tab)See in the list158 of 158 plans for India
UbigiPrices checked Source: cellulardata.ubigi.com (opens in a new tab)
UbigiPrices checked Source: cellulardata.ubigi.com (opens in a new tab)
SimOptionsPrices checked Source: simoptions.com (opens in a new tab)
eSIMXPrices checked Source: esimx.com (opens in a new tab)
SimOptionsPrices checked Source: simoptions.com (opens in a new tab)
JetpacPrices checked Source: jetpacglobal.com (opens in a new tab)
eSIMXPrices checked Source: esimx.com (opens in a new tab)
JetpacPrices checked Source: jetpacglobal.com (opens in a new tab)
JetpacPrices checked Source: jetpacglobal.com (opens in a new tab)
JetpacPrices checked Source: jetpacglobal.com (opens in a new tab)
HolaflyPrices checked Source: esim.holafly.com (opens in a new tab)
aloSIMPrices checked Source: alosim.com (opens in a new tab)
Showing the first 12, in the order chosen above.
The cheapest plan from each provider that lasts at least this long. Data allowance in brackets.
| Provider | 3+ days | 7+ days | 15+ days | 30+ days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | $20.503 days (unlimited) | $39.507 days (unlimited) | $62.0015 days (unlimited) | $99.0030 days (unlimited) |
| Holafly | $19.903 days (unlimited) | $39.507 days (unlimited) | $63.5015 days (unlimited) | $111.9030 days (unlimited) |
| aloSIM | $20.503 days (unlimited) | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $7.5015 days (2 GB) | $9.5030 days (3 GB) |
| Ubigi | $2.507 days (1 GB) | $2.507 days (1 GB) | $18.0015 days (3 GB) | $7.0030 days (3 GB) |
| Saily | $27.995 days (unlimited) | $3.997 days (1 GB) | $59.9915 days (unlimited) | $9.9930 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMX | $7.003 days (unlimited) | $4.907 days (3 GB) | $33.8015 days (unlimited) | $6.8030 days (3 GB) |
| eTravelSim | $19.007 days (unlimited) | $19.007 days (unlimited) | $4.0030 days (1 GB) | $4.0030 days (1 GB) |
| SimOptions | $2.503 days (1 GB) | $6.907 days (5 GB) | $26.5015 days (20 GB) | $65.9030 days (50 GB) |
| GoMoWorld | $4.997 days (3 GB) | $4.997 days (3 GB) | $12.9930 days (14 GB) | $12.9930 days (14 GB) |
| Jetpac | $12.993 days (unlimited) | $10.007 days (5 GB) | $41.9915 days (unlimited) | $8.5030 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMGlobe | $4.407 days (1 GB) | $4.407 days (1 GB) | $8.0015 days (3 GB) | $9.0030 days (3 GB) |
| Voye | $9.007 days (5 GB) | $9.007 days (5 GB) | $15.0015 days (8 GB) | $24.0030 days (15 GB) |
| eSIM2Fly | $3.207 days (1 GB) | $3.207 days (1 GB) | $6.3015 days (3 GB) | $6.6030 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMo | $4.907 days (1 GB) | $4.907 days (1 GB) | $12.9030 days (3 GB) | $12.9030 days (3 GB) |
| Virgin Connect Roam | $4.007 days (1 GB) | $4.007 days (1 GB) | $7.5015 days (2 GB) | $10.0030 days (3 GB) |
| Airhub | $3.507 days (1 GB) | $3.507 days (1 GB) | $8.5030 days (4 GB) | $8.5030 days (4 GB) |
Local SIMs need identity checks
Foreign visitors can buy a prepaid SIM with a passport and visa, and shops may ask for proof of address such as a hotel booking. Activation can take from minutes to a day. A travel eSIM avoids this, at a higher price.
Source: Goods Across Borders — SIM cards in India (tourist rules)
Travel eSIMs are expensive here
Unlimited plans for India cost noticeably more per day than for most destinations in our data. For a long stay, a local SIM can save a lot.
Remote regions
Holafly lists parts of Ladakh, the Spiti Valley, Himalayan routes and isolated areas of the Thar Desert as places where coverage may be limited or unavailable.
Source: Holafly — India eSIM page
| Provider | Networks it lists |
|---|---|
| Airalo | Vi (Vodafone Idea) |
| Holafly | Airtel, Jio |
| aloSIM | Jio |
| Ubigi | Reliance Jio |
| Saily | Not named |
| eSIMX | Not named |
| eTravelSim | Jio |
| SimOptions | Jio, Airtel |
| GoMoWorld | Not named |
| Jetpac | Not named |
| eSIMGlobe | IDEA, Vodafone |
| Voye | Jio, Airtel, Vi |
| eSIM2Fly | IDEA, Vodafone |
| eSIMo | Not named |
| Virgin Connect Roam | Bharti Airtel Limited, Vodafone Idea Limited, Jio, Vi, Vi Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Airtel |
| Airhub | Airtel, Jio |
In our check on 24 Oct 2026, the cheapest verified plan for India was Ubigi's best asia 1 gb, 1 day at $2.00. For a week or more, the cheapest was Ubigi at $2.50 for 7 days. A 30-day plan started at $4.00 (eTravelSim). Prices change, so confirm on the provider's site.
Holafly lists Airtel and Jio. Airalo lists Vi (Vodafone Idea). aloSIM and Ubigi both list Jio.
Yes, with a passport and visa, and sometimes proof of local address. Expect an identity check and a wait for activation.
Not on the data-only plans in our data. Keep your home SIM active for SMS or use a local SIM.
Single-country plans stop at the border. Compare nearby destinations, or see Asia prices side by side.
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