eSIM plans for India
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A India travel eSIM from Chinaesim gets you online the minute you land, no roaming charges and no SIM card to swap. 10 plans cover India, starting at $9.82, with up to 50 GB of data and validity up to 30 days. Buy online, get your QR code by email, and scan to connect.
India 1GB/Day
India 2GB/Day
India 10GB/Day
India 1GB 7Days
India 3GB 15Days
India 3GB 30Days
India 5GB 30Days
India 10GB 30Days
India 20GB 30Days
India 50GB 30Days
Mobile networks in India
In India, your Chinaesim eSIM connects to AirTel and Jio on 5G, selecting the strongest available signal automatically. Personal hotspot & tethering is supported.
Using an eSIM in India
- • Works on any eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone.
- • Data-only, keep your own number for calls and texts.
- • Activates on arrival; validity starts on first connection in India.
- • Delivered instantly by email as a QR code, nothing to ship.
India eSIM, FAQ
Do I need an eSIM for India?
If you want mobile data in India without paying expensive roaming fees, a travel eSIM is the easiest option. You install it before you leave and it connects automatically when you arrive.
Will my phone work with a India eSIM?
Yes, as long as your phone is eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked. Most phones from 2018 onward qualify (iPhone XR/XS and newer, recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel). Dial *#06#, if you see an EID, you're good to go.
When does my India eSIM start?
Your validity period begins the first time the eSIM connects to a network in India, not when you buy it. Install it before you travel and it activates on arrival.
Can I keep my phone number in India?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM and is data-only, so you keep your home number for calls and texts while using Chinaesim's eSIM for data in India.
Which mobile network does the eSIM use in India?
In India, your Chinaesim eSIM connects to AirTel and Jio on 5G. Your phone automatically selects the strongest available signal, and personal hotspot / tethering is supported.