- 4G/5G data
- One prepaid price
- Check compatibility first
- Hotspot included
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Data for 7 days
Data for 15 days
Data for 30 days
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | India only. Neighbouring countries and overseas airport connections are outside this plan, and local network availability still applies wherever you travel. |
| Local networks | Jio |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. |
| Data & validity | The plan features 100 MB to 50 GB across 7-, 15- and 30-day options. Each card is a fixed total allowance, not a daily bundle; there's no 1-day plan, and 30 days is not automatically one month. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. No local phone number, standard calls or SMS, so keep using your existing messaging apps over the internet. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | Only compatible phones work: the handset must support eSIM and be network unlocked. Check the exact model and regional variant. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in India.
01Choose your plan
Choose data and validity that cover your trip. Save the setup instructions for offline access.
02Install before you fly
Install over Wi-Fi using your plan's instructions. Check when the plan's validity starts.
03Connect in India
On arrival, turn on the eSIM and select it for mobile data. Keep data roaming off on your regular SIM.
Compare ways to get online in India
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
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| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €0.29 for 100 MB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
Which India data plan should I buy?
The 100 MB card is the cheapest, but it's a backup, not a week of browsing. The 3 GB plan at €2.99 is the best value of the 7-day options, and the best price per gigabyte, so it suits a week of maps and messages. There is no option valid for 14 days in the list, so 2 weeks of travel maps to the 3 GB card valid for 15 days. A 10 GB plan at €10.97 offers more room for a longer stay, with 20 GB and 50 GB versions that are also valid for 30 days.
Which operator does the India eSIM use?
Listed networks: Jio. Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions.
Which phones can use this eSIM?
Use a network-unlocked phone with eSIM support and confirm the exact model and regional variant with its maker. On iPhone, open Settings, General, About and look for No SIM Restrictions next to Carrier Lock. Android setup paths differ by brand, so follow that maker's steps. An eSIM works like a virtual sim card, but iOS and Android handsets don't all support it, so check the compatibility guide before you buy.
When do I install the eSIM, and when does the validity start?
Install the profile online over reliable Wi-Fi using the supplied QR code or instructions, and save those steps. Installing the profile and starting the plan's validity are not necessarily the same event, so follow the activation instructions for your order; don't count on instant installation meaning the clock has started. On arrival, enable the travel line and select it for mobile data.
Can I verify local services with this plan?
The plan gives mobile data but no Indian phone number, ordinary calls or SMS. Any service that needs a local number or an SMS code requires a different arrangement. Set up essential accounts with your existing number before departure and keep confirmed tickets offline; internet access alone doesn't guarantee registration or payment will go through.
Can I keep WhatsApp and my home number?
Your existing messaging apps, including WhatsApp, can use the eSIM's internet connection. The plan adds no local phone number, calls or SMS. Codes sent to your regular number still depend on your home SIM and carrier, so check any roaming charges before leaving that line switched on.
Can I use a data hotspot or tethering?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. Any device you tether pulls from the same total, so pause laptop updates and cloud backups if you need the data for maps and messages.
Does the data renew each day?
Each eSIM card shows the total data for its stated validity, with no one day reset, daily renewal or monthly subscription. A 30-day plan is not automatically a calendar month, so check the expiry. Hotspot use shares that same total, so don't treat the allowance as unlimited.
Can I top up or extend the plan?
Check the top-up or extension options supplied with your order before you rely on them. Buying a second plan does not automatically extend the first or carry over unused data. Keep the installed profile while you confirm the instructions for the next purchase.
What if I have no connection in India?
Check you're in India, the travel line is enabled and selected for data, and the plan still has allowance and validity left. Apply any APN or roaming setting from your order to that line. Try airplane mode briefly, then move to another spot if the signal is weak. Keep the profile installed and have your device model, location and order reference ready when you ask for help.
How do I avoid roaming charges on my home SIM?
Select the travel eSIM for mobile data, turn off automatic data switching and leave roaming off on your home SIM. Apply any required travel-eSIM roaming setting only to that line. Calls and texts on your regular SIM still follow your home carrier's terms.
What should I check about help, refunds and contracts?
Read the purchase conditions before ordering, including how to reach support and how activation or use affects refunds. The phrase no contract describes a search you might run; confirm the actual terms in the order instead of assuming them. Keep your order reference and any connection error when you ask for help, and don't delete the profile while an issue is open.
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