India eSIM

Stay connected in India from the moment you land. Install before you fly, keep your home SIM in for calls and OTPs, and skip the airport SIM queues. One eSIM, priced in your own currency, with no local address or contract needed.

India eSIM

6 plans · from $2.79

Your internet address will show as Singapore. WhatsApp, maps, banking and browsing work normally.

Buy now, starts when you land. Your days begin only when the eSIM first connects at your destination, so you can buy and install it before you fly.

Data only. Your operator number stays on for calls, texts and OTPs; your data runs on the eSIM. How calls, texts and OTPs work →

Email for your QR code

Use your regular email. Your QR code is sent here.

Travelling with someone? Add a second eSIM for their phone.Save $0.91 One eSIM works on one phone only.

My phone is eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. (Dial *#06#, an EID means yes.)Keep me connected: while I'm still using this eSIM, add another 5GB for 30 days at the same price when data runs low or the plan ends. Email first, turn off any time.

Slashtel Promise: add this same plan again while your eSIM is active and you never pay more than you pay today.

Total$9.99

Includes $1.30 platform fee

QR by email within a minute · install before you fly

Pay in your currency. The price you see is the price you pay.

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Networks in India: connects to AirTel, Jio, Vodafone or IDEA (up to 5G), chosen automatically for the best signal. All networks →

Where the India eSIM works

It runs on India's national mobile networks, so the same plan works right across the country, including Delhi, Mumbai, Goa and Bangalore. There is nothing extra to buy for a city or island.

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What you get

✓ Fast 4G/5G data on major networks
✓ Data only, no local phone number, calls or SMS (WhatsApp calls work)
✓ Hotspot / tethering allowed
✓ QR code by email in under 60 seconds
✓ Starts only when you connect at your destination, so you can buy days ahead
✓ Top up the same eSIM online, no new QR
✓ WhatsApp support before, during and after your trip

Trip essentials

Also for your trip

🚕Airport transferPre-book your ride from the airport→🎡Tours and activitiesSkip-the-line tickets and day trips→🏛️Attraction ticketsMuseums, landmarks and shows→🎟️City passOne pass for top attractions→🛡️Travel insuranceCover for medical and trip issues→✈️Flight delayed?Check if you can claim compensation→

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At a glance

Slashtel India eSIMs start at $2.79 for 1GB over 7 days, across 6 plans. The lowest price per GB is $1.65 on the 20GB plan. A one-week trip costs from $2.79 (1GB). It connects to AirTel, Jio, Vodafone and IDEA on up to 5G. Prices checked 9 October 2026.

Plans

Cheapest plan

$2.79 · 1GB / 7 days

Lowest price per GB

$1.65 (20GB plan)

Data range

1GB to 20GB

Validity range

7 to 30 days

Networks

AirTel, Jio, Vodafone and IDEA

Fastest network

Local time

New Delhi is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London

India eSIM cost by trip length

Trip	Cheapest plan	Price	Per GB
One week	1GB / 7 days	$2.79	$2.79
Two weeks	3GB / 15 days	$6.89	$2.30
One month	3GB / 30 days	$6.99	$2.33

Live catalogue prices checked 9 October 2026. Validity starts when the eSIM first connects in India.

Questions, answered

What is the best eSIM for India?

For most trips a 5GB to 10GB data eSIM valid for 30 days is the right size: Slashtel's 5GB plan for India is $9.99 on AirTel, Jio and Vodafone. Install it before you fly, keep your home SIM on for calls and bank texts, and top up the same eSIM if you run low.

Do I need a India SIM card or an eSIM?

If your phone supports eSIM, an eSIM is simpler than a local SIM card: nothing to collect at the airport, no passport registration, and your home SIM stays in the phone for calls and OTP texts. A physical SIM only makes sense for long stays where you need a local phone number.

How much does an eSIM for India cost for a week?

From $2.79 for 1GB valid 7 days, as of 9 October 2026. Longer trips: two weeks from $6.89 (3GB), one month from $6.99 (3GB).

What is the cheapest data per GB for India?

$1.65 per GB on the 20GB plan (30 days, $32.99). Bigger plans usually cost less per GB, so buy the size you expect to use.

Which networks does a India eSIM use?

AirTel, Jio, Vodafone and IDEA, with speeds up to 5G where available. The eSIM picks the strongest network automatically.

Does the India eSIM include a phone number?

No. Slashtel eSIMs are data only, with no local number, calls or SMS. WhatsApp and other internet calls work, and your home SIM can stay on for calls and OTP texts.

When does the India eSIM start counting days?

Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in India, not when you buy it, so you can buy and install it before you travel.

How do I install the India eSIM?

After payment Slashtel emails a QR code within a minute. Scan it in your phone settings while on Wi-Fi at home, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM when you land.

Will my phone work with a India eSIM?

Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06#: if an EID appears, the phone supports eSIM.

Can I use hotspot with the India eSIM?

Yes. Hotspot and tethering are allowed on Slashtel eSIMs.

India eSIM

Where the India eSIM works

What you get

Also for your trip

India eSIM cost by trip length

Questions, answered

What is the best eSIM for India?

Do I need a India SIM card or an eSIM?

How much does an eSIM for India cost for a week?

What is the cheapest data per GB for India?

Which networks does a India eSIM use?

Does the India eSIM include a phone number?

When does the India eSIM start counting days?

How do I install the India eSIM?

Will my phone work with a India eSIM?

Can I use hotspot with the India eSIM?

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