India
This page covers the connectivity picture for India: the mobile networks in use, the cities most travellers visit, and airport coverage. For plan-by-plan pricing, see the best eSIM for India comparison.
Mobile networks in India
| Network | Technologies listed |
|---|---|
| Jio | 4G, 5G |
| Airtel | 4G, 5G |
| Vi | 4G |
| BSNL | 4G |
Major cities and areas
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
- Bengaluru
- Jaipur
- Goa
- Kolkata
- Chennai
Airport connectivity
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Delhi
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Mumbai
- Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Bengaluru
Travel notes
- India has extensive 4G and rapidly expanding 5G in major cities.
- Coverage is strong in urban areas but more variable in remote regions.
- Local SIM rules require registration; travel eSIMs avoid the paperwork.
Providers with India plans
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Travel eSIM guides
- SetupHow to Install an eSIMA step-by-step walkthrough of installing a travel eSIM by QR code or manually, plus how to switch it on when you arrive.
- DevicesHow to Use an eSIM on iPhoneHow eSIM works on iPhone, which models support it, and how to add, label and manage travel eSIMs in Settings.
- DevicesHow to Use an eSIM on AndroidA device-agnostic Android eSIM guide covering compatibility checks, QR installation and dual-SIM data settings.