India: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →India's mobile market is served by four major operators: Jio, Airtel, Vi (Vodafone Idea), and BSNL. These carriers operate 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G networks that are commercially launched across the country. A roaming eSIM in India is likely to connect on LTE bands B3 (1800 MHz), B5 (850 MHz), B8 (900 MHz), and B40 (2300 MHz), with 5G coverage utilizing bands n78 (3.5 GHz), n28 (700 MHz), and n258 (mmWave).
Local carriers in India issue eSIMs, making it possible to activate service through digital means. Coverage and band availability may vary by operator and location, so device compatibility with these bands should be verified before travel.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Jio, Airtel, Vi (Vodafone Idea), BSNL |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), B5(850), B8(900), B40(2300), n78(3.5GHz), n28(700), n258(mmWave) |
| Local eSIM support | Local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Asia |
| Capital | New Delhi |
| Calling code | +91 |
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eSIM providers covering India
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | Dedicated India destination page (verified on the provider's site 2026-07-14) | Digital delivery — installs as an eSIM profile on an eSIM-capable, unlocked phone | See plans →10% off with our code ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout |
Provider destination pages checked on 2026-07-08 and 2026-07-14. Plans and prices are live on the provider's site — never stored or estimated here. We only list partners we can link and verify directly; this table grows as more providers pass review. How we compile this →
Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.