India: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
India's mobile market is served by four major operators: Jio, Airtel, Vi (Vodafone Idea), and BSNL. These carriers operate 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G networks that are commercially launched across the country. A roaming eSIM in India is likely to connect on LTE bands B3 (1800 MHz), B5 (850 MHz), B8 (900 MHz), and B40 (2300 MHz), with 5G coverage utilizing bands n78 (3.5 GHz), n28 (700 MHz), and n258 (mmWave).
Local carriers in India issue eSIMs, making it possible to activate service through digital means. Coverage and band availability may vary by operator and location, so device compatibility with these bands should be verified before travel.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Jio, Airtel, Vi (Vodafone Idea), BSNL |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), B5(850), B8(900), B40(2300), n78(3.5GHz), n28(700), n258(mmWave) |
| Local eSIM support | Local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Asia |
| Capital | New Delhi |
| Calling code | +91 |
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Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.