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India 1GB/Day FUP1Mbps · 1 GB/day · 1 days

View plan & buy — $2.03
4.5

160 reviews

5 ★ 63%
4 ★ 29%
3 ★ 5%
2 ★ 2%
1 ★ 1%

Coverage & networks

  • India AirTel 5G

Traveller reviews

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Lea L.

Ireland · Jul 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 month ago

Thanks for sharing, Lea! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Laura, GotoeSIM Support

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Sri D.

South Korea · Jul 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 month ago

Thank you so much, Sri! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support

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Somchai M.

New Zealand · Jul 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Activation was automatic when I arrived. A must-have for international travel.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 month ago

Really appreciate this, Somchai! Love that you were online the moment you landed in India. – Tom 💜

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Elena G.

India · Jul 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. A must-have for international travel.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 month ago

Thank you for the kind words, Elena! Love that you were online the moment you landed in India. We're here whenever you travel again. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support

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Sofia F.

Sweden · Jul 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 month ago

So glad to hear this, Sofia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Laura 💜

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Lucas C.

Portugal · Jul 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Five stars from me.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 month ago

Cheers, Lucas! Love that you were online the moment you landed in India. We're here whenever you travel again. – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support

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Sofia S.

Ireland · Jul 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Would definitely buy again.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Really appreciate this, Sofia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Mark, GotoeSIM Support

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Lucas M.

United States · Jul 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Really appreciate this, Lucas! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! — Grace

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Sofia K.

Turkey · Jul 2026

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thank you for taking the time, Sofia. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across India. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Sara, GotoeSIM Support

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Pablo K.

UAE · Jul 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. The QR code arrived instantly by email. A must-have for international travel.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Pablo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — David, GotoeSIM Support

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Andre T.

Netherlands · Jul 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in India. Customer support answered my question quickly. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Cheers, Andre! So happy the India eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – Omar, GotoeSIM Support

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Sven R.

Brazil · Jul 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday in India. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Sven! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Priya, GotoeSIM Support

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Emma D.

Germany · Jul 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Made staying connected effortless.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

So glad to hear this, Emma! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! – Tom, GotoeSIM Support

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Liam B.

Vietnam · Jun 2026

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Liam! So happy the India eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – Yuki 💜

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Beatriz R.

Poland · Jun 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Coverage was strong even outside the city. A must-have for international travel.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Beatriz! So happy the India eSIM kept you connected. – Sara 💜

Frequently asked questions

How much does the India eSIM cost?

The India 1GB/Day FUP1Mbps plan costs $2.03 for 1 GB/day over 1 days, paid once with no hidden fees.

How do I activate my India eSIM?

Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the GotoeSIM app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in India.

Will this eSIM work on my phone?

It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.

Can I keep my regular number?

Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in India.

Comments & questions

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Yuki L. · 3 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support

Yes Yuki, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — Grace

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Nadia G. · 5 months ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support

Your usage is tracked live in the app, Nadia — check My eSIMs anytime. — Priya

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Olivia N. · 6 months ago

Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support

We recommend installing before you travel, Olivia, then it activates automatically on arrival. – Tom, GotoeSIM Support

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Kenji V. · 7 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support

This plan covers its listed destination, Kenji — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. – Yuki 💜

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Zoe C. · 8 months ago

Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support

Yes Zoe, you can top up the same eSIM anytime — no need to buy a new one. — Omar

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Beatriz R. · 8 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support

Absolutely, Beatriz! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — Anna

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Priya K. · 8 months ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support

Yes Priya, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Ethan N. · 10 months ago

Which networks does this connect to?

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support

It connects to trusted local partner networks, Ethan, on 4G/5G where available. – Diego 💜

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Thomas V. · 11 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

James James GotoeSIM Support

Roaming is included in the plan, Thomas — no extra charges, it's all prepaid. — James, GotoeSIM Support

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Camila F. · 1 year ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support

Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Camila — not at purchase. — Mark

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Linh T. · 1 year ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support

Yes Linh, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. — Sara

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Diego H. · 1 year ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support

So glad it helped, Diego! We're always here if you need anything. – Yuki 💜