“I purchased an eSIM from Yatelo for India, 5 GB for 30 days. It worked for only one week, I had used up only 0.5 GB of my data and it stopped working. No more Internet all day in different locations.
I wasted about 40 minutes with their online support, they suggested endless things to try, none of them got the eSIM working again. They then refused to refund the money, saying they were escalating to the engineers. ”

Oli

Apr 13, 2026

Roamless India

“Very good Experience”

Mubeen

Feb 18, 2026

BNESIM India

“Terrible company. Scammers! I highly recommend not using them! I got an eSIM for India. I set everything up according to the instructions. But the SIM won't connect to any carrier! Support said they'd help me within 24 hours, but three days later, they haven't responded. My vacation was already over, so I asked for a refund. After much persuasion, they said it would be returned in 2-3 days. It's been 9 days now, and I still haven't received a refund! Support hasn't helped at all. They simply stole my money.”

Alex Red

Dec 2, 2025

GlobaleSIM India

“very bad. app is not as advertised”

Trần Đức Anh Tuấn

Oct 11, 2025

GlobaleSIM India

“very bad experience I used and paid attention to monitor many times but very disappointed because I bought a 10gb package but each sim I bought used about 8.65gb then reported it was used up I used the phone data usage measurement app I went on the web to check but the app said it needed a GES code but when I bought there was no GES code to check and I contacted the chat in the app but the response was another package not mine”

Trần Đức Anh Tuấn

Oct 11, 2025

abesteSIM India

“worked well when it did but kept on getting PDP authentication errors stopping me from accessing the internet randomly which left me stranded once”

zayaan

Aug 22, 2025

GLOBAL YO India

“The price is low but the service is not reliable or consistent. It would only work sometimes, or otherwise, it would be unusable at a crawling slow speed. Try a cheap one-day pass ~$1 to see if it works before committing.”

IndiaUser

Oct 9, 2024

Airalo India

“First of all, communication is not possible at all.
Then it is difficult to connect to support.
Finally, if the operator cannot solve the problem, they leave the customer alone to avoid getting a bad rating.
In addition, refund policy is ignored.
You should not sign up with this company.”

tko

Oct 11, 2023

India Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in India

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in India, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

There are about 210 travel eSIM brands and more than 10, 900 prepaid data plans available for India. With such a large selection, travelers can easily find an eSIM that fits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for India?

Yes, several eSIM providers offer unlimited data plans for India. The available providers include Earth Esim, ASIMGO, Yesim, Roamify, abesteSIM, EtravelSIM, SparkRoam, Orange Travel and FairPlay. Many of these unlimited plans allow tethering and come with potential speed throttling; for example, Earth Esim has speed limits of 1 Mbps, 5 Mbps or 10 Mbps, ASIMGO limits speeds to 5 Mbps, and SparkRoam caps speeds at 10 Mbps. The other providers state that speeds may be throttled but do not specify exact limits. The price range for these unlimited plans spans from about $2.99 to $100.00 USD, varying by validity period and additional features.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in India?

India's primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) include:

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio): "A subsidiary of Reliance Industries, Jio offers extensive 4G LTE services and is actively rolling out 5G across the country."
Bharti Airtel Limited (Airtel): "Part of Bharti Enterprises, Airtel provides a range of services including 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, and is expanding its 5G network."
Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi): "A joint venture between Vodafone Group and Aditya Birla Group, Vi offers 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE services, with plans for future 5G deployment."
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL): "A state-owned enterprise delivering 2G, 3G, and limited 4G services, primarily focusing on rural and semi-urban areas."
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL): "Also state-owned, MTNL operates mainly in Mumbai and Delhi, offering 2G and 3G services."

While Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) exist in India, their presence is minimal, with limited subscriber numbers and operational scope. Most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of the major MNOs listed above.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for India?

Yes, travel eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS functionality are available for India from several providers. The plans listed on eSIMDB come from providers such as EtravelSIM, GlobaleSIM, JamboSim, ESIM.DOG, Roamify, Simbye and Airhub, among others. Prices for these plans start at about $4.00 USD, with validity periods ranging from as short as 1 day to as long as 365 days depending on the chosen data package.

All of the options that include telephony use foreign dialing codes rather than India’s local +91 code. For example, EtravelSIM and GlobaleSIM issue numbers with the +44 and +1 dialing codes, respectively, and offer inbound and outbound voice calling as well as inbound and outbound SMS. JamboSim and ESIM.DOG provide +1 numbers that support inbound/outbound voice (for JamboSim only outbound voice) and SMS in both directions. Simbye and Airhub issue +33 numbers that allow inbound and outbound calls and SMS. These plans give travellers a fully functional phone number for the duration of the eSIM validity, although it will not be a local Indian number.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Oct 5, 2026