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

Oct 11, 2025

abesteSIM

zayaanused in 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

Aug 22, 2025

GLOBAL YO

IndiaUserused in 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.

Oct 9, 2024

Airhub

Audeused in 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

Mar 12, 2024

Airalo

tkoused in 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.

Oct 11, 2023

Airhub

bOBIEused in 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

Sep 6, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are more than 100 providers and more than 3 000 prepaid data plans available for India. The sheer number of options makes it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for India?

Several eSIM providers offer unlimited data plans for use in India. Firsty is a free option that includes advertisements and a maximum speed of 256 kbps, which may be throttled further. Billion Connect, Truely, abesteSIM, Yoho Mobile, Roamify, and Yesim all provide unlimited data, but most include a speed throttling clause; abesteSIM and Yoho Mobile specify a hard speed limit of 5 Mbps. Each of these providers supports major networks such as 4G, 5G, LTE, or a combination of these. Prices for unlimited data plans span from a free entry with Firsty up to about $449 per month, with most plans priced between $4.60 and $90 for a month‑long validity. When choosing a plan, consider the expected data usage and the fact that higher‑priced options may offer more consistent speeds or longer validity periods.

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 eSIM plans that provide a phone number and SMS support are available for India. The providers that offer such plans are GlobaleSIM and Roamify. GlobaleSIM plans give a voice number with inbound and outbound calling and inbound SMS, while Roamify plans provide inbound and outbound voice as well as inbound and outbound SMS. All of these plans use foreign dialing codes – most use +1 (the United States/Canada code), and one Roamify plan uses +33 (France) – so they do not offer a local Indian phone number.

Prices for GlobaleSIM start at $4.00 for a 7‑day, 1 GB data plan and range to $26.00 for a 30‑day, 20 GB data plan. Roamify plans begin at $15.00 for a 7‑day package with 1 GB of data and call/SMS allowances, and go up to $105.00 for a 365‑day, 20 GB data plan. Validity periods span from 7 days to 365 days, giving travelers flexibility to choose a plan that fits the length of their stay.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: November 10, 2025