India eSIM 2026: best plans and prices
India eSIM data plans from $11.28. 11 Fizen options, no roaming bill, install before you fly.
11 plans from $20.37
How much does a India eSIM cost?
A India eSIM starts at $11.28 for Unlimited over 90 days. For a typical one to two week trip, the best value is the 50 GB plan at $129.75, which works out to $2.60 per GB. If you would rather not count gigabytes, unlimited starts at $11.28 for 90 days. Prices were last checked on July 9, 2026.
Every India plan, priced
Prices checked:
All prices in USD
- Unlimited Cheapest to try$11.28
90 days · — · Multi-network · stops at cap
Check price - 5 GB$20.37
90 days · $4.07/GB · Multi-network · then 128 kbps
Check price - 1 GB/day$24.52
7 days · — · Multi-network · then 128 kbps
Check price - 10 GB$36.16
90 days · $3.62/GB · Multi-network · then 128 kbps
Check price - 2 GB/day$38.87
7 days · — · Multi-network · then 128 kbps
Check price - 1 GB/day$47.80
15 days · — · Multi-network · then 128 kbps
Check price - 20 GB$62.15
90 days · $3.11/GB · Multi-network · then 128 kbps
Check price - 2 GB/day$78.41
15 days · — · Multi-network · then 128 kbps
Check price - 1 GB/day$91.17
30 days · — · Multi-network · then 128 kbps
Check price - 50 GB Best value$129.75
90 days · $2.60/GB · Multi-network · then 128 kbps
Check price - 2 GB/day Long stay$152.39
30 days · — · Multi-network · then 128 kbps
Check price
How I check these prices: every plan above is repriced from the live rate sheet each month, stamped with the date, and compared against Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, Saily and Ubigi in the cross-brand price test. My full method is on the about page.
How much data do you need in India?
My rule from years of watching my own usage: maps, messaging and browsing burn about 500 MB a day, and social video pushes it toward 1 GB. Matched to the actual plans above:
| Trip | Typical use | Buy this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend, maps and messages | about 500 MB/day | Unlimited · 90 days | $11.28 |
| One week, normal tourist use | about 700 MB/day | Unlimited · 90 days | $11.28 |
| Two weeks, normal tourist use | about 700 MB/day | Unlimited · 90 days | $11.28 |
| Work trip with hotspot | 2 GB+/day | Unlimited · 90 days | $11.28 |
Why I recommend the Fizen 50 GB plan
For India, the Fizen 50 GB plan at $129.75 is the value pick for a normal trip. If you just need maps and messaging, the Unlimited at $11.28 is enough; for a longer stay the 2 GB/day stretches further. I recheck these prices against Airalo, Holafly and the other big brands every month.
For most trips to India the Fizen 50 GB plan is the one I would buy again, at $129.75 for 90 days on the Multi-network line. If your trip is shorter or longer, size up or down from the table above.
Airalo vs Holafly vs Nomad in India: the same plan, priced
Prices checked:
Six stores, one allowance: 1 GB/day with 7 days of validity, priced the same week at Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, Saily, Ubigi and Fizen. This month Saily has the lowest price for India; if budget is all that matters, buy there. The Fizen plan this site stocks is $24.52 for the same allowance.
| Provider | Comparable plan | Price | Per GB | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SailyCheapest | 7 GB · 7 days | $17.50 | $2.50/GB | their store |
Nomad | 7 GB · 7 days | $18.90 | $2.70/GB | their store |
Airalo | 7 GB · 7 days | $20.50 | $2.93/GB | their store |
Ubigi | 7 GB · 7 days | $22.50 | $3.21/GB | their store |
Holafly | Unlimited · 7 days | $23.90 | $3.41/GB | their store |
Fizen | 1 GB/day · 7 days | $24.52 | $3.50/GB | Get this plan |
Competitor prices come from their public stores for the closest matching plan and are rechecked monthly. They sell in different bundle sizes, so I compare on price per GB for the allowance shown. See the full cross-brand price test →
How to set it up
- 1
Buy before you fly
Pick a plan below and buy it over home Wi-Fi. You get a QR code by email within a minute.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Open your phone settings, add a mobile or cellular plan, and scan the code. Label the line so you do not mix it up with your home number.
- 3
Turn it on when you land
Switch the India data line on after you arrive. Validity counts from activation, so you never lose a day.
India eSIM questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for India?
For a 1 GB/day plan with 7 days of validity, the cheapest price this month is Saily at $17.50. Fizen, the plan this site stocks, is $24.52 for the same allowance, and the comparison table shows every brand side by side. Prices move, so check the date stamp next to the table.
Is Airalo or Holafly cheaper for India?
Airalo is the cheaper of the two here: Airalo charges about $20.50 for a 1 GB/day-class plan while Holafly, which only sells unlimited, runs $23.90 for the same 7 days. Both are worth checking against the full table above before you buy.
Will an eSIM work in India?
Yes, if your phone is eSIM capable and carrier unlocked. You install the plan by QR code before you fly and it connects when you arrive in India. Your home number stays on your normal SIM.
Which networks does a India eSIM use?
These are multi-network eSIMs: they attach to the strongest partner carrier available in India rather than locking you to one operator, which helps outside the big cities.
Are there hidden costs or fees?
Nothing hidden on the price, and there is no activation fee. Two things to check before buying: validity starts when you activate, not when you pay, and after the high-speed allowance most plans here slow down instead of cutting off (between 128 kbps and 128 kbps depending on the plan; the exact speed is printed on each row of the table).
What is the difference between a day pass and a data pack?
A day pass gives you an allowance every day (like 1 GB per day) for the number of days you choose, which suits daily heavy use. A data pack is a fixed pool (like 10 GB) you use across a validity window. Both are in the table above so you can pick what fits.
How much data do I need for India?
For maps, messaging and the odd video call I plan on about 3 to 5 GB a week. Stream or tether a laptop and 10 GB is safer. Match the tier to your trip length in the table.
When does validity start, and can I tether?
Validity counts from activation, not purchase, so install early and turn it on when you land in India. Tethering works on these plans; a hotspot burns data fast, so size up if a laptop will lean on it.
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