India data guide
How much data do I need in India?
Short answer: about 3 GB for a week, 6 GB for two weeks and 12 GB for a month of maps, messages and social in India.
Data for a India trip, by how you use your phone
| How you use your phone | 7 days | 14 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maps and messages about 0.2 GB a day | 2 GB $4.59 · 2 GB | 3 GB $4.59 · 3 GB | 6 GB Bigger plans and top-ups |
| Plus social feeds about 0.4 GB a day | 3 GB $4.59 · 3 GB | 6 GB Bigger plans and top-ups | 12 GB Bigger plans and top-ups |
| Video calls and streaming about 1.5 GB a day | 11 GB Bigger plans and top-ups | 21 GB Bigger plans and top-ups | 45 GB Bigger plans and top-ups |
The plan shown is the NUM India plan with enough data and days that cost least in the shop on 4 Nov 2026. Estimates; your use may differ.
Data in India: questions
How much data do I need for 2 weeks in India?
About 3 GB for maps and messages, 6 GB with social feeds, and 21 GB or more with video.
How much data do I need for a week in India?
About 2 GB for maps and messages, 3 GB with social, 11 GB with video.
How much data do I need for a month in India?
About 6 GB for maps and messages, 12 GB with social, 45 GB or more with video and hotspot.
What if I run out?
Add more data to the same eSIM from your order page or in NUM; there is nothing new to install.
How do I use less data?
Download offline maps and playlists on wifi before you go, turn off auto-play video, and keep photo backups for hotel wifi.