India eSIM for Australian travellers
An India eSIM gives a compatible, unlocked phone prepaid mobile data for family visits and touring, set up before you leave Australia.
India eSIM plans
Fixed data
From $2.90 AUD
India eSIM
Choose one total data allowance to use across the plan validity period.
- QR code delivered by email
- Data-only eSIM
- Secure checkout
Daily data
From $2.90 AUD
India Unlimited eSIM
Choose a daily data allowance and the number of travel days you need.
- QR code delivered by email
- Data-only eSIM
- Secure checkout
Compare India eSIM plans
Choose a plan below to open its selected option. Plan names show the data allowance and validity supplied for that option.
| Plan | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB, 7 days | $2.90 AUD | Available |
| 3 GB, 15 days | $6.90 AUD | Available |
| 5 GB, 30 days | $11.90 AUD | Available |
| 20 GB, 30 days | $39.90 AUD | Available |
| 50 GB, 30 days | $92.90 AUD | Available |
Before paying, check the selected plan’s coverage, activation timing, hotspot rules and any daily high-speed limit. Prices and availability can change; confirm the final total at checkout.
Compare India Unlimited eSIM plans
Choose a plan below to open its selected option. Plan names show the data allowance and validity supplied for that option.
| Plan | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB/day, 1 day | $2.90 AUD | Available |
| 3 GB/day, 1 day | $7.90 AUD | Available |
| 10 GB/day, 1 day | $15.90 AUD | Available |
| 1 GB/day, 3 days | $7.90 AUD | Available |
| 3 GB/day, 3 days | $23.90 AUD | Available |
| 10 GB/day, 3 days | $47.90 AUD | Available |
| 1 GB/day, 7 days | $16.90 AUD | Available |
| 3 GB/day, 7 days | $54.90 AUD | Available |
| 10 GB/day, 7 days | $110.90 AUD | Available |
| 1 GB/day, 15 days | $34.90 AUD | Available |
| 3 GB/day, 15 days | $116.90 AUD | Available |
| 10 GB/day, 15 days | $236.90 AUD | Available |
| 1 GB/day, 30 days | $69.90 AUD | Available |
| 3 GB/day, 30 days | $232.90 AUD | Available |
| 10 GB/day, 30 days | $473.90 AUD | Available |
Before paying, check the selected plan’s coverage, activation timing, hotspot rules and any daily high-speed limit. Prices and availability can change; confirm the final total at checkout.
Short answer
Best fit by data per day for most Australians visiting India for 1–2 weeks: the 20GB, 30-day plan, $39.90 AUD — about 1.4GB a day over 14 days, sized for everyday maps, messaging, bookings and photo uploads. It is data-only: no local phone number, standard calls or SMS. For lighter use (mostly maps and messaging), the 5GB, 30-day plan is $11.90 AUD, about 0.36GB a day over 14 days. If you want a set amount every day, daily plans start at $7.90 AUD for 1GB a day for 3 days.
| Plan | Price | Data per day | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB · 7 days | $2.90 AUD | About 0.14GB over 7 days | Short trips, or messaging and maps only |
| 3GB · 15 days | $6.90 AUD | About 0.21GB over 14 days | Short trips, or messaging and maps only |
| 5GB · 30 days | $11.90 AUD | About 0.36GB over 14 days | Light use: maps, messaging and bookings |
| 20GB · 30 days | $39.90 AUD | About 1.4GB over 14 days | Everyday use, including photo uploads and social media |
| 50GB · 30 days | $92.90 AUD | About 3.6GB over 14 days | Heavy use: video calls, streaming or sharing a hotspot |
| 1GB/day · 3 days | $7.90 AUD | 1GB high-speed | A set high-speed allowance every day; speed is reduced after it is used |
| 1GB/day · 7 days | $16.90 AUD | 1GB high-speed | A set high-speed allowance every day; speed is reduced after it is used |
| 1GB/day · 15 days | $34.90 AUD | 1GB high-speed | A set high-speed allowance every day; speed is reduced after it is used |
| 1GB/day · 30 days | $69.90 AUD | 1GB high-speed | A set high-speed allowance every day; speed is reduced after it is used |
Data per day is the plan’s data divided by the trip length (up to 14 days): a planning average, not a daily allowance or a guarantee it will cover your use.
Will my phone work in India?
Your phone can use a travel eSIM in India if it supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. Check for an “Add eSIM” option or an EID in your phone settings. Your Australian SIM can stay in the phone: with dual SIM it may remain available for calls and texts (your own carrier’s roaming charges apply), while the travel eSIM is used for mobile data. Check your phone.
Guide last checked 16 October 2026. Prices on this page come from the live catalogue and are confirmed at checkout.
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An India eSIM gives a compatible, unlocked phone prepaid mobile data for a family visit, a wedding trip or a tour, without swapping out your Australian SIM or buying a local SIM after a long flight.
Choosing a plan for India
Fixed-data plans (India eSIM) give one data allowance to use over the validity period; it does not reset each day. They suit travellers who mostly use maps, messaging and bookings.
Daily plans (India Unlimited eSIM) give a high-speed allowance each day for the number of days you choose. After the daily allowance is used, speed is reduced until the next day. They suit heavier daily use, such as video calls or sharing a hotspot.
Coverage in India
On 16 October 2026 the India plans listed two networks: Jio (5G) and Airtel (4G). Signal still depends on where you are: big cities, regional towns, hill stations and long train journeys can all differ, so download offline maps and tickets before you leave Wi-Fi.
Visiting Sri Lanka, Nepal or other countries too?
An India plan covers India only. For a multi-country trip in Asia, the Asia (20 areas) eSIM listed India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and other Asian destinations on 16 October 2026. Nepal was not on that list, so check every country on your route against the plan's coverage list before you buy.
How much data do you need?
Start from your phone's recent mobile-data use at home, then add headroom for navigation and uploading photos. As a planning example, 20GB over 14 days is about 1.4GB a day; over 7 days it is about 2.9GB a day. Video streaming, video calls, cloud backups and hotspot use add up quickly, so save them for Wi-Fi or choose a larger or daily plan. The travel data planner has daily budgets for 7, 14 and 30 days.
Using your Australian number
These plans are data-only: they do not include a local phone number, standard calls or SMS. A dual-SIM phone can keep your Australian SIM installed for calls and texts while the travel eSIM carries mobile data. Turn off data roaming on the Australian line if you want to avoid your carrier's roaming charges, and check your carrier's terms for incoming calls and texts.
Messaging and calling apps such as WhatsApp, iMessage and FaceTime work over the travel eSIM's data. More on how this works: what an eSIM is and keeping your Australian number overseas.
If your bank or other services send one-time codes by SMS to your Australian number, keep that line switched on for texts and check your carrier's roaming terms before you travel.
India eSIM setup
- Confirm your exact phone model supports eSIM and the phone is carrier-unlocked (compatibility guide).
- Install the eSIM from the QR code in your delivery email while on reliable Wi-Fi, ideally before you fly.
- Label the new line “India” so it is easy to pick in your settings.
- On arrival, set the travel eSIM as your mobile-data line, turn on data roaming for that line, and follow the plan's activation instructions.
Step-by-step guides: iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel and the general installation guide. If it does not connect, see troubleshooting before deleting anything. Payment, delivery and your order page are explained in how Telroo works; for the trip itself, see keeping your phone safe overseas and, once you are home, what to do with the eSIM after your trip.
India eSIM questions
Can I share data with family members in India?
The India plans listed hotspot support on 16 October 2026, so you can share your connection with another device. Everyone's use comes out of the same allowance, so a daily plan or a larger fixed plan suits sharing better.
Does an India eSIM give me an Indian phone number?
No. The plans are data-only, with no local number, standard calls or SMS. Services that need an Indian mobile number for sign-up or verification will not work with it.
When should I install it?
Install it in Australia on stable Wi-Fi, then switch to it on arrival following the plan's activation instructions.
About this guide and its sources
Telroo sells the plans linked on this page. This is a planning guide, not an independent provider comparison or a coverage test. Networks, hotspot support and speed conditions are taken from the India product pages on 16 October 2026; plan prices in the tables are live and confirmed at checkout. Check the selected plan's details before paying.
Before take-off
How to install a travel eSIM
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Choose a plan
Match the data allowance and validity to your itinerary.
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Open the QR code
Use a second screen so your phone can scan the supplied code.
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Install on Wi-Fi
Before installing, check when your selected plan's validity starts. Install on a stable Wi-Fi connection at the time recommended in its instructions.
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Follow activation timing
Installation and first network connection can have different effects on validity. Follow your selected plan's activation instructions; do not assume every plan starts only after landing.