eSIM India plans
Every plan below is prepaid and data-only. Pay once in US dollars, install it before you travel, and nothing renews on its own.
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Arriving in India with data
Flying into Indira Gandhi International, Delhi (DEL)? Set up the eSIM India at home, leave it switched off, and turn it on after landing. You'll have data before the bags reach the belt.
Getting around usually means Uber, Ola and Rapido. Your eSIM coverage follows the places people actually go, from Delhi, Mumbai and Goa to the roads between them.
You'll see Hindi and English on most signs, so a camera-translate app is worth having on mobile data. Prices are in Indian rupee, and your bank's one-time codes still arrive on your home SIM.
Connectivity notes for India
- Local prepaid SIMs ask for a passport, visa copy and photo, and activation can take hours.
- Local prepaid SIMs in India usually need your passport, visa copy and a photo, and can take hours to activate. A travel eSIM needs none of that.
- UPI-based payments and ride apps like Uber and Ola are everywhere, so a working data line saves a lot of cash hassle.
Which networks you'll use in India
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Best eSIM for India: which plan to pick
The best eSIM for India is the one that covers your whole stay with data to spare. Maps, messaging and browsing use about 0.5 to 1 GB a day. Video calls, streaming and hotspot use more, so size up if you work on the road.
- Light0.5 GB/day
- Regular1 GB/day
- Heavy1.5 GB+/day
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Set up your eSIM India in minutes
Set up your eSIM for India in three steps
- 1Choose your plan
Match the plan to your stay in India, then confirm your phone is on the compatible phones list and unlocked.
- 2Install before you fly
Open My eSIMs, scan the QR code on Wi-Fi, and label the new line "Travel" so it's easy to find later.
- 3Connect on arrival
After landing, open mobile settings, turn on the travel line and data roaming for it, and make it your data line. Stuck? Follow how to activate eSIM.
Comparing your data options in India
| Feature | Best for most tripsLinkPaLS eSIM | Local SIM card | Home roaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set up | At home, before you fly | On arrival, at a shop or kiosk | Already on |
| ID needed | None | Usually a passport | None |
| Your home number | Stays on | Removed while the SIM is out | Stays on |
| Cost | Fixed, paid once | Low, but only after arrival | Often the most expensive |
| Best for | Most travelers | Long stays with a local number | Very short emergency use |
Roaming is the easy option and usually the priciest. A local SIM is cheap but costs you an hour on arrival. The eSIM India sits in between: set up at home, priced like local data.
What you get with a travel eSIM
- Share your dataTurn on hotspot for a laptop or a travel partner.
- Ready for Mumbai and GoaMaps, tickets and translation work as you move between them.
- Keep your physical SIM safeIt stays in the phone, so there's no tiny card to lose in a hotel room.
- Pay in Indian rupee without surprisesCard apps and banking alerts keep working, so you can watch every charge.
- Online at the airportNo SIM kiosk, no queue, no swapping cards when you arrive in Delhi.
India eSIM questions
Still unsure? Email support@linkpals.store and a person replies.
Which eSIM is best for India?
The best eSIM for India covers your whole trip with enough data. For India alone, pick a country plan; for several countries, a regional or global plan saves switching. Compare the current plans at the top of this page.
Does the eSIM work in Mumbai and Goa?
Yes. Your eSIM India covers India wherever partner networks reach, including Delhi, Mumbai and Goa. Remote areas may drop to slower speeds or lose signal.
Will my eSIM work when I land at Indira Gandhi International?
Yes. If you install it before your flight, it connects once you land and switch off airplane mode. Turn the line on and allow data roaming for it.
Can I buy an eSIM for India before I travel?
Yes. Install it a few days ahead on home Wi-Fi and leave the line off. The validity period usually starts when the eSIM first connects in India, not when you buy it.
Will WhatsApp keep working in India?
Yes. WhatsApp stays linked to your home number on your physical SIM and uses your LinkPaLS data to send and receive.
Is an eSIM worth it for India?
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM. You land with working data, skip the airport SIM counter, avoid roaming charges and keep your home number active.
Which networks does the eSIM India use?
It connects to licensed local partner networks in India.
Do I pay for the eSIM in Indian rupee?
No. You pay LinkPaLS once, in US dollars, when you buy the plan. You'll only need Indian rupee for spending once you're in India.
