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Going to India and want mobile data on your phone? This guide helps you choose an eSIM plan by data size and days, then get your phone ready before your trip. ChoEsim sells prepaid travel eSIM data plans issued by a third-party provider. The sizes, validity and prices below come from the India plans listed on 6 November 2026. Prices can change, so the plan page is always the reference.
Who an eSIM suits for India
An eSIM suits travellers who want data on their phone without swapping a SIM card. There are two requirements: your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Also, our plans are data only. Use internet apps for calls and messages; regular calls depend on your primary SIM and carrier.
India plans and how to choose
On 6 November 2026 the India page listed 16 fixed-data plans with 7, 15 or 30 days of validity. The cheapest is 100 MB for 7 days at $1.49; the largest is 50 GB for 30 days at $98.90. The table below shows 12 of these plans. Prices are in US dollars (price on 6 November 2026), and the price at order time applies. The price per GB is the price divided by the data size, rounded to the cent.
Plans with the same data size can cost differently because their Internet IP location differs; each plan page shows it. The table has a column for it, so compare price per GB only between plans with the same Internet IP location.
| Plan | Data | Validity | Price (on 6 Nov 2026) | Price per GB | Internet IP location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India 1GB 7Days | 1 GB | 7 days | $2.76 | $2.76 | SG |
| India 1GB 7Days Premium | 1 GB | 7 days | $4.81 | $4.81 | UK/NO |
| India 2GB 15Days | 2 GB | 15 days | $5.92 | $2.96 | SG |
| India 3GB 15Days | 3 GB | 15 days | $7.36 | $2.45 | SG |
| India 3GB 30Days | 3 GB | 30 days | $7.82 | $2.61 | SG |
| India 5GB 30Days | 5 GB | 30 days | $12.26 | $2.45 | SG |
| India 3GB 15Days Premium | 3 GB | 15 days | $12.84 | $4.28 | UK/NO |
| India 3GB 30Days Premium | 3 GB | 30 days | $13.62 | $4.54 | UK/NO |
| India 5GB 30Days Premium | 5 GB | 30 days | $21.37 | $4.27 | UK/NO |
| India 10GB 30Days | 10 GB | 30 days | $24.38 | $2.44 | SG |
| India 10GB 30Days Premium | 10 GB | 30 days | $39.01 | $3.90 | UK/NO |
| India 20GB 30Days | 20 GB | 30 days | $42.46 | $2.12 | SG |
A few ways to read the table:
- Short trip, light use: the 1 GB plan for 7 days costs $2.76 (Internet IP location SG). The 100 MB plan for 7 days at $1.49 is not in this table.
- Two-week trip: among the SG plans, the table has two 15-day sizes, 2 GB ($5.92) and 3 GB ($7.36). The 3 GB plan for 30 days (also SG) costs $7.82, which is $0.46 more than the 3 GB plan for 15 days but lasts longer.
- Long trip or heavy use: among the SG plans in the table, the lowest price per GB is the 20 GB plan for 30 days ($2.12). A lower price per GB only helps if you actually use the data.
- Premium plans: every Premium plan in the table shows Internet IP location UK/NO and costs more than the SG plan with the same data and validity. We do not explain the difference here; open the plan page to read the details of each plan before you choose.
How far a size goes depends on how you use your phone, so treat the table as a starting point. On the India page you can also try the data estimator. It is a rule of thumb, not a guarantee.
Check your phone before you buy
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Dialling *#06# and looking for an EID helps identify eSIM capability, but it is not a guarantee. The device check lists examples of eSIM-capable phones; the manufacturer and your carrier have the final word.
Installing the eSIM
After you order, the QR code and activation details are shown in My eSIMs and are emailed to you. In short:
- Connect to stable Wi-Fi. You can install before you go; check when validity starts for your plan first, because it depends on the plan and the plan page shows it.
- Open your phone's eSIM settings and scan the QR code. On iPhone the path is Settings, Cellular, Add eSIM, Use QR Code. Menu names can vary by iOS version and by phone.
- If you cannot scan: manual installation uses the SM-DP+ address and the activation code.
The detailed steps are in our articles on installing an eSIM on iPhone and installing an eSIM on Android, and in the installation guide. Keep your QR code and activation details private and do not share them.
Frequently asked questions
Which phones can use an eSIM?
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. The device check lists example phone families that are listed as eSIM-capable. They are examples, not a guarantee; the manufacturer and your carrier have the final word.
The plan is data only. Can I make calls?
Our plans are data plans. Use internet apps for calls and messages; regular calls depend on your primary SIM and carrier.
How many GB should I choose?
It depends on how you use your phone. Start from the plan table above, then try the data estimator on the India page. The estimator is a rule of thumb, not a guarantee.
Can I install the eSIM before my trip?
You can install on Wi-Fi before you go. When validity starts depends on the plan, so check the plan details before you install.
What if my phone is carrier-locked?
An eSIM needs a carrier-unlocked phone. Check your phone's lock status before you buy.
Where do I get the QR code?
After you order, the QR code and activation details are shown in My eSIMs and are emailed to you. If you cannot see the email, read I did not receive my eSIM email.
In which currency are prices shown?
Prices are in US dollars and payment is in US dollars. A Vietnamese dong amount, where shown, is indicative only.
What to check before you buy
- Your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked.
- The validity covers every day of your trip, and you know when validity starts for that plan.
- The data amount fits how you plan to use your phone.
- You compare prices between plans with the same Internet IP location.
- You have read the plan details, especially for a Premium plan.
- You understand the plan is data only.
If the eSIM is installed but there is no data, see eSIM installed but no data. If you want to keep your current phone number, read keep your number with travel data. Visiting Nepal on the same trip? See the Nepal page to compare plans for that country on their own.
Ready to compare? Open the India page.