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India eSIM
Data in India from the moment you land, without roaming or a physical SIM. Pick your plan, pay in Egyptian pounds, and install the eSIM on your phone in two minutes.
🛡️ Buy with confidence: if you haven't installed the eSIM, you can cancel it within 30 days of purchase and get the full amount back in your Rafeeq wallet. (Excluding plans with a number and calls.)
India eSIM plans available
Plans start from 160 EGP. Each plan's price in Egyptian pounds is shown in the shop, and you can use a discount code or your wallet balance.
- Fixed-data plans (7): 1 GB to 100 GB, valid for 7 days to 30 days
- Daily plans (4): 500 MB to 10 GB per day, and you choose the number of days
- Unlimited plans (3): Unlimited data every day (high speed up to 1 GB – 3 GB per day depending on the plan), and you choose the number of days
Going to India and other countries too?
There are 53 regional plans covering India along with other countries on one eSIM. You'll find them in the shop under “Multi-country plans”.
How to buy and activate a India eSIM
- Choose a plan: to match your trip length and usage, or ask Rafeeq in the chat to choose for you.
- Pay in Egyptian pounds: you'll get the install code by email right away and find it in My eSIMs.
- Install the eSIM before you travel: scan the QR code or tap install, while you're still at home with internet.
- When you land: turn on the eSIM and data roaming on it, and you're online.
India eSIM FAQ
Does an eSIM work in India?
Yes. The plans on this page are made for India and run on local networks there at 3G / 4G / 5G speeds.
How much is a India eSIM?
Plans start from 160 EGP, and the price depends on data amount and duration. You pay in Egyptian pounds, and the price you see in the shop is what you pay.
When should I activate the eSIM?
Buy and install the eSIM while you're still at home with internet (it takes two minutes). The plan starts when your phone connects to a network in India.
Will I get a phone number in India?
The plans for India are data only. You can make WhatsApp and app calls over data, and your home number stays on your phone.
How do I know if my phone supports eSIM?
Dial *#06# on your phone: if a number called EID appears, it supports eSIM. Most iPhones from XS onward, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, and Google Pixel 3 and newer support it.
What if my plan runs out while I'm in India?
You can top up the same eSIM or buy a new plan on the website at any time, and if you need help, chat with Rafeeq.
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