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.

Dec 2, 2025

GlobaleSIM

Trần Đức Anh Tuấnused in India 🇮🇳

very bad. app is not as advertised

Oct 11, 2025

GlobaleSIM

Trần Đức Anh Tuấnused in 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

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?

India offers more than 110 travel eSIM providers and more than 3, 200 prepaid data plans. With such a wide variety of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that matches their specific needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for India?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for India are offered by several providers. Firsty provides a zero‑cost plan, but the speed is capped at 256 kbps and advertising is included. Billion Connect, abesteSIM, Yoho Mobile, Roamify, Truely, Yesim, and FairPlay all list their plans as unlimited, though the data may be throttled to varying speeds – abesteSIM and Yoho Mobile impose a 5 Mbps limit, Firsty is explicitly limited to 256 kbps, and the others acknowledge possible throttling without specifying a cap.

The price ranges for these unlimited offerings vary widely: From $0.00 for Firsty up to about $449.07 for Yoho Mobile, with most plans falling between roughly $5 and $120. Validity periods also differ, from a single day on Firsty to up to 90 days on Billion Connect, and typical 30‑day durations for the others.

These plans provide flexibility for travelers who want no data cap, but because speeds may be reduced, those who require consistently high bandwidth should compare the expected speed limits against their usage 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 eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS capability are available for India. Providers GlobaleSIM and Roamify offer such plans. The GlobaleSIM India packages use a U.S. dialing code (+1); they allow inbound and outbound voice calls and inbound SMS only, and are available from 1 GB to 20 GB of data for durations of 7 to 30 days with prices starting around $4.00. Roamify’s India eSIM uses a French dialing code (+33); it supports inbound and outbound voice calls as well as inbound and outbound SMS, offers a 20 GB data allocation for 30 days and costs $35.00. Both providers also sell additional global plans that provide phone numbers from other countries, so any number you receive will not be a local India number.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: December 19, 2025