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India eSIM — Instant Data from $2.00/GB

Skip the passport-and-visa SIM counter — your Jetogo eSIM is already active when you land in India.

Network & carriers in India

Carriers

  • AirTel4G
  • Jio5G

Technical details

  • Hotspot / tethering: Unlimited, included
  • Speed limit: None — full speed, no throttling
  • Activation: Instant — auto-connects on arrival

Data exit route: United Kingdom

This is where your data traffic breaks out to the internet — it's a normal part of how international eSIMs route traffic and doesn't affect your coverage or speed while you're in India.

How much data will you need in India?

Jetogo PayGo pricing is $2.00/GB — pay only for what you use, no fixed bundle required.

Estimated total$10.00

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Major cities in India

1 USD ≈ 95.7 INR (as of 2026-08-21)

New Delhi

1:25 AM local

🌅 5:55 AM · 🌇 6:51 PM

Mumbai

1:25 AM local

🌅 6:21 AM · 🌇 6:59 PM

Chennai

1:25 AM local

🌅 5:57 AM · 🌇 6:25 PM

Bengaluru

1:25 AM local

🌅 6:08 AM · 🌇 6:35 PM

Kolkata

1:25 AM local

🌅 5:16 AM · 🌇 6:01 PM

Stay Connected with Jetogo

One eSIM, every destination. Here's why travelers choose Jetogo.

One eSIM for Life

Install your Jetogo eSIM once and keep using the same profile wherever you travel. Skip the hassle of downloading a new eSIM or switching eSIMs for every trip.

Credit Never Expires

Your account balance never expires, so you can top up when it’s convenient and use your credit whenever you need it.

Pay Only for What You Use

Only pay for the data you actually use. Skip oversized data packages and enjoy flexible, pay-as-you-go connectivity.

Global Coverage

Use the same Jetogo eSIM across more than 130 destinations, making international travel simpler than ever.

Never Run Out of Credits

Top up your balance in seconds whenever you need more data, or turn on optional Auto Reload to stay connected automatically.

For Home & Away

Jetogo is built for both home and travel. Use it as a reliable backup connection at home and enjoy seamless connectivity on every trip.

The data situation in India

India is one of the cheapest countries in the world for mobile data — locals pay roughly $0.16 per gigabyte on average, ranking 7th cheapest out of 237 countries and territories in the Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing study, a byproduct of the fierce Jio-led price war among Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea. That price advantage doesn't fully translate to free public Wi-Fi, though: major international airports (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru) and chains like Starbucks or Café Coffee Day offer free access, but the government's PM-WANI public hotspot initiative has fallen well short of its rollout targets nationwide, so coverage outside cities and tourist hubs is patchy. Paid Wi-Fi as a standalone purchase is rare — hotels bundle it with the stay instead. For travelers who don't want to gamble on unsecured public networks or navigate India's notoriously document-heavy local SIM process, a pre-activated eSIM is the more reliable way to stay connected from the moment you land.

Local price/GB

$0.16/GB average for locals (rank 7 of 237 countries, bestbroadbanddeals.co.uk Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing study)

Free Wi-Fi

Available at major international airports (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru all offer free terminal Wi-Fi) and at chains like Starbucks, McDonald's, and Café Coffee Day in big cities, but India's national PM-WANI public hotspot rollout remains far below its original targets, so free Wi-Fi is inconsistent once you leave airports, malls, and chain cafés.

Paid Wi-Fi

Uncommon as a dedicated paid product for travelers — hotels typically bundle Wi-Fi with the room rather than selling it separately, and standalone paid hotspots are not a normal part of the tourist experience.

International airports in India

DEL

Indira Gandhi International Airport

New Delhi · website

BOM

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Mumbai · website

MAA

Chennai International Airport

Chennai · website

BLR

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru

Bengaluru · website

CCU

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport

Kolkata · website

HYD

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Hyderabad · website

COK

Cochin International Airport

Kochi · website

GOX

Manohar International Airport

Goa (Mopa) · website

US State Dept: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Violent crime and terrorism occur in India. Rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crimes, including sexual assault, happen at tourist sites and other locations. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. They target: Tourist locations Transportation hubs Markets and shopping...

Full advisory

UK FCDO travel advice

FCDO advises against all travel to parts of this country.

Full FCDO advice

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Buying a local SIM in India

India has one of the most document-heavy tourist SIM processes of any major travel destination. Foreign visitors must present an original passport, a valid Indian visa or e-visa printout, a hotel booking confirmation, several passport photos, and complete a live biometric photo capture, then usually complete a mandatory tele-verification call before the connection activates. A newer, unofficial wrinkle at some vendors — particularly at Delhi airport — is a request for a "local reference" (an Indian contact's details), which most tourists simply don't have. Tourist connections are also capped: they're deactivated at whichever comes first, visa expiry or 90 days from activation. Airport counters at Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru are the most reliable places to buy, but even there, full network activation typically takes 2 to 24 hours after purchase — a pre-installed eSIM sidesteps all of this.

KYC requirements

Original passport, valid Indian visa/e-visa printout, hotel booking confirmation, 2-4 passport photos, live biometric photo capture, and often a post-purchase tele-verification call; some vendors, especially at Delhi airport, informally also ask for a local Indian contact's details.

Wait time

Typically 2 to 24 hours after purchase — a real network-activation lag on top of any time spent completing KYC in person, per traveler-guide reports (no source breaks this down by airport vs. city store).

Jetogo Local SIM Hassle Score

6.75/10
PainlessNightmare
  • KYC burden3/3
  • Registration wait time1.25/2
  • Tourist eligibility restrictions1.5/2
  • Tourist-SIM price gouging0.5/1.5
  • Airport availability0.5/1.5

Wi-Fi calling

Wi-Fi calling lets you keep receiving calls and texts on your home phone number over an internet connection — including the data connection from your Jetogo eSIM — without needing a local SIM or number. Turn it on in your phone's settings before you travel (Settings > Phone > Wi-Fi Calling on iPhone, or Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi Calling on Android), and your carrier will route calls to your regular number through data instead of a local cell signal, so friends and family can reach you exactly as they always have.

Practical travel info for India

Power sockets

Types C, D, M230V, 50Hz
  • Type E and F plugs will also fit in type C sockets
  • No alternative plugs will also fit in type D sockets
  • No alternative plugs will also fit in type M sockets

Emergency numbers

  • Police112
  • Ambulance112
  • Fire112

Calling code

+91

Driving side

Drive on the left

Tipping

Generally expected — mandatory or at least usual

Vaccination guidance

Recommended for most travellers: Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Typhoid

Recommended for some travellers: Yellow fever, Polio, Cholera, Hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, Rabies, Tuberculosis

Average internet speed

  • Mobile: 103.8 Mbps (global rank #23)
  • Broadband: 62.6 Mbps (global rank #93)

Data via CountryWise.

Other destinations

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a local Indian contact or address to activate my Jetogo eSIM?+

No. Some local SIM vendors at Indian airports now informally ask tourists for a local reference or address — a requirement that trips up most visitors. Since your Jetogo eSIM is provisioned and activated before you fly, none of India's in-country KYC steps (passport, visa printout, biometric capture, local reference) apply to you.

Will my Jetogo eSIM stop working after 90 days like a local tourist SIM?+

Local tourist SIMs in India are capped at 90 days or visa expiry, whichever comes first, because they're tied to India's telecom KYC rules. Your Jetogo eSIM data plan runs on its own validity period rather than that rule, so check your specific plan's validity rather than assuming the 90-day local-SIM cap applies.

Which Indian cities and airports does my eSIM work in?+

Your Jetogo eSIM works nationwide, including major gateways like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Goa, as well as popular circuits like Agra and Jaipur — anywhere there's 4G/5G coverage from India's national carriers.

How does an eSIM actually work?+

An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone — instead of inserting a physical card, you install a small profile (usually by scanning a QR code) and your phone connects to a local or partner network for data. There's nothing to pick up at a store or swap in your device; the whole process happens over Wi-Fi in a couple of minutes.

Is my phone compatible with eSIM?+

Most phones from the last 4-5 years support eSIM, including iPhone XS and later, most Google Pixel models from the Pixel 3 onward, and many recent Samsung Galaxy, and other Android flagships. Check Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Network) for an "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan" option — if it's there, you're set. Your phone also needs to be carrier-unlocked.

When does my eSIM activate — do I need to already be in the country?+

You can install your Jetogo eSIM before you fly, but the data plan itself only starts counting once it connects to a network in your destination country — so there's no risk of burning through your allowance early. For most plans, connectivity kicks in automatically the moment you land and your phone finds a signal.

Can I use my eSIM as a personal hotspot?+

Yes — hotspot and tethering are included on Jetogo eSIM plans at no extra cost, so you can share your connection with a laptop, tablet, or a travel companion's phone.

What happens when I run out of data? Can I top up?+

You can top up directly from your Jetogo account in a couple of taps, without needing to buy a whole new plan or visit a store. Many travelers also use Jetogo's PayGo option, which lets you pay only for the data you actually use instead of committing to a fixed bundle.

Do I need a local phone number to use my eSIM?+

No — Jetogo eSIMs are data-only, so there's no local phone number involved. If you need to make calls or send texts, you can use an internet calling app (like WhatsApp or FaceTime) over your eSIM data, or rely on Wi-Fi calling to keep using your existing home number (see below).

What is PayGo and why does it start at $5?+

PayGo is Jetogo's pay-as-you-go option: you load a small starting balance — as low as $5 — and only pay for the data you actually use, with no expiration pressure or unused-data waste. It's a low-commitment way to try Jetogo or to cover shorter trips where a full data bundle would be overkill.

Will adding a Jetogo eSIM affect my existing phone number or home plan?+

No. Your eSIM runs alongside your regular SIM (physical or eSIM) as a second, independent profile — your home number, texts, and voicemail keep working exactly as before. You simply choose which profile handles data while you're on Jetogo, and switch back anytime after your trip.

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