India eSIM plans
3 networks
Get a travel eSIM for India and get online the moment you land — on local networks, from $2.49 with 30% off.
Networks in India
Your eSIM automatically connects to leading local networks:
- Jio5G
- Airtel5G
- Vi4G
- An eSIM QR code by email, instantly
- Activation on arrival — no roaming charges
- Easy top-ups whenever you need more data
Your India eSIM, explained
A Roamly eSIM in India runs on Jio, Airtel, or Vi. Jio and Airtel both have extensive 5G now across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and most major cities, with broad 4G reaching deep into smaller towns. City coverage is fast and cheap on data — good for Uber and Ola rides, UPI-linked apps, and IRCTC train bookings — while hill stations, desert Rajasthan, and Himalayan routes toward Leh or Spiti get progressively thinner.
The standout advantage here is paperwork: buying a local Indian SIM means an in-person eKYC process with passport and photo verification that can eat an hour or more at the airport or a store. A travel eSIM skips all of that — it installs over the air, so you land and you're online without the kiosk queue. One note: signal on long-distance trains and in remote mountain regions fluctuates, so download offline maps and save tickets before any cross-country journey.
India eSIM plans
Data-only plans that activate on arrival — every plan has a 30% discount applied.
Data plans
Unlimited data
Why buy your India eSIM with Roamly
Trusted local networks
Connect to India's leading carriers with 5G where available — no throttled second-rate routes.
30% off included
Every India plan comes with a 30% discount, applied automatically — no codes, no markup.
Ready before you fly
Buy now, install in minutes, and your data is live the moment you reach India.
How to set up your India eSIM
- 1
Buy online
Pick a plan above and check out. Your eSIM QR code is emailed instantly.
- 2
Install the eSIM
Open your phone settings, add an eSIM, and scan the QR code over Wi-Fi before you travel.
- 3
Connect in India
Select the eSIM for data on arrival — most plans activate automatically when you land.
Will it work on my phone?
Roamly eSIMs work on most phones released since 2019 — recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and more. Your device must be eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked.
India eSIM — FAQ
How much does an eSIM for India cost?
Plans for India start from $2.49, with larger and unlimited options available. Every plan already has a 30% discount applied.
Which networks will I connect to in India?
Your eSIM connects to leading local carriers in India, using 5G where it's available, so you get data just like a local SIM.
When should I install my India eSIM?
Install it as soon as you buy. Most plans only start counting once you arrive in India and connect to a local network, so installing early is safe.
Will my phone work with an eSIM in India?
If your phone is eSIM-compatible (most models from 2019 onward) and carrier-unlocked, it will work in India.
Can I make calls with the eSIM in India?
Our travel eSIMs are data-only, but you can call and message over the internet using apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Telegram while connected in India.
Do I still need to do the eKYC paperwork for an India eSIM?
No — that in-person passport-and-photo verification applies to local prepaid SIMs. A travel eSIM installs over the air, so you skip the kiosk queue entirely.
Is there coverage in the Himalayas, like the route to Leh or Spiti?
Towns have signal, but high-altitude roads and remote valleys are patchy to nonexistent. Download offline maps and save bookings before heading into the mountains.
