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India eSIM on AirTel
Short answer: every NUM India eSIM runs on AirTel, from $0.79 on 4 Nov 2026. Install at home on wifi, switch it on when you land, and your phone joins AirTel.
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India eSIM on AirTel: questions
Does a NUM India eSIM use AirTel?
Yes. Every India plan in the shop on 4 Nov 2026 ran on AirTel.
How much is a India eSIM on AirTel?
On 4 Nov 2026, from $0.79 (100 MB, valid 7 days). The price on the pay button is the price you pay.
Can I choose AirTel over another network?
It is the network every India plan uses, so there is nothing to choose.
Will I get a AirTel phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM that runs on the network; your home number stays on your phone for calls and codes.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.