eSIM for India

Yes. Jio, Airtel and Vi all support eSIM, and travel eSIMs like Firsty work across India on local networks. Install it at home, and you're online when you land, without a SIM shop visit or Indian ID. Check your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked first.

The best eSIM plans available in India cater to various data needs. Firsty offers both free and paid plans for seamless connectivity. With Firsty Free, you get ad-supported data for basic internet use. For heavy data users needing high-speed internet for streaming and video calls, Unlimited is perfect, especially in bustling cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore.

Activating a travel eSIM for India is a breeze:

1. Ensure you have a stable Wi-Fi connection to download the Firsty app.

2. Open the app and follow the super easy setup process to activate your free eSIM.

3. When you arrive in India, your connection will be ready instantly.

4. For faster internet, upgrade to Classic or Unlimited, which you can purchase and activate anytime without needing WiFi.

Firsty’s eSIM for India offers unlimited data through Firsty Free, allowing you to use essential apps like WhatsApp, Email, and Navigation without any cost. For high-speed internet and more data-intensive activities, you can upgrade to Classic or Unlimited. This plan also lets you pause the service, ensuring you get the most value from your data without waste, especially when traveling between cities like Jaipur and Hyderabad. Saving data can also come in handy in case of emergencies, ensuring you always have access when you need it most.

The most efficient way to get data in India is by using Firsty Free or purchasing days of fast data through the Firsty app. India’s top mobile internet providers include Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea. With Firsty, you automatically connect to the fastest provider based on your location, whether you're in Delhi, Mumbai, or Chennai. Paying per day with Firsty ensures a reliable connection without relying on WiFi for basic internet. This flexibility means you only pay for what you use and can avoid expensive bundles.

Absolutely! With Unlimited, you can create a hotspot in India to share your internet connection with others. This is perfect for connecting multiple devices or providing internet access to friends and family. Just enable the hotspot feature on your phone, and others can connect using your Unlimited connection. This feature is especially awesome when traveling with a group, particularly during visits to iconic landmarks like the Taj Mahal, the backwaters of Kerala, or the Himalayan foothills in Darjeeling.

Yes, in towns. Prepaid SIMs from other Indian states don't work in Jammu & Kashmir, but roaming eSIMs like Firsty do. You'll have signal in Srinagar, Leh and Manali. On high passes and treks, expect hours without a network, so download offline maps.

Mostly, with gaps. Signal is good near cities and on busy routes like Delhi–Agra, but it drops in rural stretches, hills and tunnels. Download your offline maps and e-ticket before long overnight journeys. Firsty reconnects automatically when the train finds a network again.