Works in Agra
Agra is where most visitors to India head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on AirTel.
India eSIM
19 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
1 day
7 days
15 days
30 days
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3 days
7 days
15 days
30 days
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Lite gives you 1 GB a day at full speed and Heavy gives you 3 GB. After that the plan keeps working at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in India
- AirTel
- Technology
- 3G/4G/5G
- Routed via
- Singapore
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Not available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
QR code by email in secondsKeep your own numberTop up the same eSIMSecure checkout
Why RoamZivo for India
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in India, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in India
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
India travel data guide
A India eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for India that you install before you fly. Plans in India run on AirTel, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 19 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 50 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $2.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on some of the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The South Asia eSIM covers India and 5 other countries on one plan, from $3.99. The Asia (14 countries) eSIM covers India and 13 other countries on one plan, from $2.99. The Asia Pacific eSIM covers India and 19 other countries on one plan, from $10.99. The Global eSIM covers India and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in India, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in India from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
India FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in India?
It connects wherever AirTel has signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in India, not at purchase. The plan selected above (2 GB) runs for 15 days from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in India?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Can I receive OTP codes on the India eSIM?
No. The India eSIM has no phone number, so SMS codes cannot be sent to it. Codes for your home bank go to your home SIM as usual. Services that insist on an Indian mobile number will not work with this eSIM alone.
Is 5 GB enough for two weeks in India?
For maps, messaging, ride bookings and light browsing, 5 GB is enough for two weeks in India. It will not stretch to daily video or photo backups. The 5 GB plan is valid for 30 days, and heavier users should look at 10 GB or unlimited.
Which network does the India eSIM run on?
The India eSIM runs on AirTel, which is listed as a 5G network. It is the only operator on our India list. Plans are labelled 3G/4G/5G or 4G/5G, and you need a 5G phone to use 5G.
Should I install the India eSIM before I fly?
Yes, install it over WiFi before you fly to India. You need a connection to download it, and airport WiFi is not something to depend on. The plan stays unused until the eSIM first connects to a network in India.
Can I keep my home SIM active in India?
Yes. Keep your home SIM in the phone for calls and SMS, and set the eSIM as the mobile data line. Turn off data roaming on the home SIM so that your carrier does not charge you for data in India.
Is my IP address Indian when I use this eSIM?
No. Traffic on our India plans is routed through Singapore, so the address is not an Indian one. We cannot say how any particular app or site will respond to that.
Can I stay longer than 30 days in India on one plan?
No single India plan lasts longer than 30 days. For a longer stay, buy another plan when the first one ends. Some plans also support top up, which the plan card shows.
How do I top up if I run low?
The plan selected above does not offer top ups. Buy a new plan from this page instead and install it as a second eSIM.
