“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?

There are more than 120 travel eSIM brands available for use in India, and over 4100 prepaid data plans. With such a vast selection, travelers will find a wide variety of options, making it easy to choose an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for India?

Unlimited data plans are available for India from several eSIM providers. Providers such as Billion Connect, abesteSIM, Yoho Mobile, Truely, Roamify, Yesim, FairPlay, and Airalo offer unlimited data packages, though many include speed throttling or a 5 Mbps speed limit for tethering. Prices for these unlimited plans vary widely, from as low as $4.60 USD for a short‑term option to around $449.07 USD for a longer‑term or higher‑feature package. Travelers should review the validity period and any speed restrictions to choose a plan that matches 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?

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS for India are available from providers such as GlobaleSIM and Roamify. These plans give users a phone number with a foreign dialing code—+1 from GlobaleSIM and +33 from Roamify’s India eSIM—rather than a local Indian (+91) number. They support inbound and outbound voice calls and allow SMS, either inbound only or both inbound and outbound, depending on the specific plan.

The available data packages range from 1 GB to 20 GB, with validity periods ranging from 7 days to 365 days. Prices start at approximately $4.00 USD for the smallest 1 GB/7‑day GlobaleSIM plan and can reach around $105.00 USD for a 20 GB/365‑day Roamify plan. These options provide data access as well as a working phone number and SMS capability while you are in India, though the number will belong to a foreign country code.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Feb 27, 2026