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Nationwide coverage

Data across India without the KYC paperwork — Delhi, Rajasthan, Kerala and the long train journeys in between. Install before you fly and land ready to book, navigate and translate.

  • 5G where available
  • No roaming charges
  • Instant eSIM delivery
  • Keep your number
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eSIM + QR code emailed instantly · no physical SIM

Why an eSIM beats a tourist SIM in India

India has some of the strictest SIM registration rules anywhere. Buying locally as a visitor means KYC paperwork, passport and visa copies, a photo, a local reference in some cases, and a wait for activation that can run into days. Travellers regularly land expecting a quick counter purchase and lose an afternoon to it.

An eSIM is issued to you before you travel, so none of that applies. It activates on arrival and you're online walking out of the terminal.

Jio and Airtel coverage

Your eSIM uses Jio, which carries 5G and has the broadest reach of any Indian network, alongside Airtel on 4G. Cities, tourist circuits and the major rail routes are well served. The Golden Triangle, Kerala's backwaters and the Goa coast are all comfortable. Remote Himalayan valleys and parts of the northeast are patchier — no network solves that one.

Picking a plan

India rewards buying a size up. Ride-hailing, UPI-adjacent apps, live translation and constant maps use more than travellers expect, and a two-week trip on 3 GB tends to end in a top-up. 5 GB is the sensible floor for a fortnight; 10 GB if you're working as you go or moving between cities every few days.

Good to know

Questions, answered

Do I have to complete KYC paperwork for this eSIM?+

No. KYC registration applies to SIMs sold inside India. Your eSIM is provisioned before you arrive, so there are no forms, no passport copies and no activation delay.

Will it work on long-distance trains?+

Mostly. Coverage follows the main rail corridors well, so expect a working connection for the bulk of a journey with dropouts through rural stretches and tunnels. Download tickets and maps offline before you board.

How do I install it?+

After checkout we email your eSIM and a QR code. Scan it in your phone's settings, switch the line on, and you're ready — do it before you fly and it activates when you land.

Will it work on my phone?+

Most phones from the last few years support eSIM (iPhone XS and newer, recent Samsung/Pixel). Check your phone in Settings, or use our compatibility checker.

When does my plan start?+

Validity counts from first connection in the destination, not from purchase — so you can buy and install early without wasting days.

Can I keep using my normal number?+

Yes. The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your usual SIM, so calls and texts on your main number still work.

Networks

Your eSIM hops onto the strongest of India’s local networks automatically — no setup, no choosing.

AirTel4GJio5G

Coverage

Full nationwide data across India on tier-1 partner networks.

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