Best eSIM for India โ Instant Data Plans
Getting a local SIM in India as a tourist involves biometric registration and paperwork โ an eSIM removes all of that friction.
Your calls stay on your home number.
Your data runs on LTE.app.
Most modern iPhones and Android phones support two connections at once. Keep your existing SIM active โ your number never changes, your apps keep working. Just add a India data plan on top.
- โ Calls and texts work normally
- โ WhatsApp, iMessage unchanged
- โ Bank 2FA still arrives
- โ Nothing to cancel or port
- โ Full 4G / 5G speeds
- โ Hotspot included
- โ Activates the moment you land
- โ From $1.84 โ not $10โ15/day
- โ ~$10โ15 per day, every day
- โ Throttled after 512 MB
- โ No hotspot on most plans
- โ Bill shock when you get home
Available Plans (20)
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Best eSIM for India โ what you need to know
Getting a local SIM in India as a tourist involves biometric registration and paperwork โ an eSIM removes all of that friction.
LTE.app offers 20 eSIM plans for India, starting from $1.84. Plans are instant โ purchase, scan the QR code in Settings, and your data is live. No physical SIM, no airport queue, no contract.
Coverage is provided through Jio and Airtel and Vi (Vodafone Idea), giving you data across Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and beyond. Jio and Airtel have rapidly expanding 5G coverage in major metros; rural areas remain 4G or 3G but improving fast.
Why use an eSIM in India?
India eSIM coverage & networks
LTE.app plans in India route through Jio, Airtel, Vi (Vodafone Idea). Jio and Airtel have rapidly expanding 5G coverage in major metros; rural areas remain 4G or 3G but improving fast.
Major destinations covered include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Goa, Jaipur, and Agra. Urban areas and popular tourist sites generally have reliable 4G LTE; rural and mountainous areas may vary.
More questions about India eSIMs
Does the eSIM work as a hotspot in India?+
Hotspot is supported on most India plans.
Does the India eSIM include a phone number?+
Data-only โ no Indian number. Use WhatsApp or Signal for messaging.
Which network will my eSIM use in India?+
LTE.app plans in India use Jio and Airtel and Vi (Vodafone Idea). The network your device connects to depends on your plan and device compatibility.
Can I top up or extend my India eSIM?+
Some plans allow top-ups or extensions from within the LTE.app. If you run out of data, you can purchase an additional plan โ the new eSIM will be delivered instantly as a QR code.
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This eSIM provides data access only. It does not include a India phone number. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Signal for calls.
Set up the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi before your trip. Data only starts counting once you connect to a local network on arrival.
Mobile hotspot is available on most India plans. Share your data with a laptop or travel companion without extra cost.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Most iPhones from 2018 and flagship Android phones from 2020 support eSIM.
Your QR code is emailed the moment your payment completes โ no waiting, no shipping, no airport queue.
How to install your India eSIM
Note for India: Install before landing. India requires data roaming to be explicitly enabled โ go to Settings โ Mobile Data โ Data Roaming: ON.
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Pro and Premium subscribers save up to 12% on every plan they ever buy โ whether they're in India next week or somewhere else next year. One membership. Every destination.
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