“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

Airhub India

“It never worked properly. Not even to receive messages on WhatsApp. I wasted way too much time with the whole procedure for nothing to work. In the end I had to buy a card. run away”

Aude

Mar 12, 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

Airhub India

“Superb Experience there is no disconnection i have visited USA for my brothers convaction ,my friends suggested Airhub Esims i have purchased the speed was super fast than local networks my esims works good without interruption ”

bOBIE

Sep 6, 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?

India offers more than 140 travel eSIM providers and more than 5, 300 prepaid data plans, giving a wide variety of options that make it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that fits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for India?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for India are available from several providers. Companies such as abesteSIM, Yoho Mobile, Truely, Roamify, Yesim and FairPlay all offer unlimited data with validity ranging from one to thirty days, with a few plans extending to eighty days. The pricing for these unlimited options starts at roughly $2.39 and can go up to about $250, so the overall price range spans from just a few dollars to several hundred dollars depending on the provider and the chosen validity period. Most plans allow tethering but the speed may be throttled, commonly capped at around 5 Mbps, and during peak usage a reduced speed of 128 kbps may apply. Travelers should compare the specific terms of each plan, including speed limits and tethering policies, to ensure the data allowance and performance meet their needs.

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 capability for India can be found. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, Orange Travel, and Roamify offer plans ranging from 1GB to 20GB of data, with validity periods from 7 days up to 365 days, and prices that start around $4 and reach up to about $105. These plans provide inbound and outbound voice calls and, on most options, inbound and outbound SMS, though some entries list SMS only inbound. The phone numbers assigned are not local Indian numbers; they use foreign dialing codes such as +1, +48, and +33, so the number will appear as overseas rather than local.

If a local Indian number is required, travelers can opt for data‑only eSIMs and use VoIP services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage to make calls and send messages over the data connection.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: May 1, 2026