eSIM for India
India at a glance
- Generations
- 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G
- Main carriers
- Jio, Airtel, Vi (Vodafone Idea), BSNL
- Local eSIM
- Local carriers issue eSIMs
- Calling code
- +91
India's mobile network is operated by four major carriers—Jio, Airtel, Vi (Vodafone Idea), and BSNL—and supports 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G connectivity across key frequency bands including 1800 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 2300 MHz, and 3.5 GHz, as well as emerging mmWave and 700 MHz 5G bands. A travel eSIM will connect to these networks and generations on any eSIM-compatible phone, regardless of whether your device supports local eSIMs.
For visitors to India, a travel eSIM is typically the most cost-effective and convenient option compared to standard roaming from your home carrier. Local carriers do issue eSIMs directly, but India's competitive travel-eSIM market offers better value for most travelers. Live plans and pricing are available from your eSIM provider at the time of purchase.
| 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 |
Travel eSIM or local SIM in India?
Roaming from a home carrier is typically expensive here, but the travel-eSIM market is highly competitive — a travel eSIM is usually the cheapest, easiest option for visitors. See the eSIM-vs-roaming view for this country →
Travel eSIM plans for India
Live plans and prices here are supplied by the eSIM provider feed (Airalo / Holafly / Saily) at publish time — not stored or estimated on this page. A travel eSIM works on almost any modern eSIM-capable phone regardless of whether local carriers issue eSIMs. Open the plan finder →
Frequently asked questions
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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.