Prices in pounds · Three prices checked 6 November 2026
Three roaming in India vs a travel eSIM
In India, Three uses its Go Roam Around the World Extra prices. Here is what that costs for a long weekend, a week and a fortnight, next to a data-only travel eSIM for the same trip.
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Three vs eSIM in India: 3, 7 and 14 days
Three’s lowest published option in India for each trip length, next to a Graba SIM India plan with about 0.7 GB a day.
- 3 days
- 7 days
- 14 days
Three roamingGraba SIM eSIM
| Trip | Three | Graba SIM eSIM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| A long weekend3 days | £17.503-day pass | £4.493GB, 15 days | The eSIM is £13.01 less |
| A week7 days | £42.007-day pass | £6.995GB, 30 days | The eSIM is £35.01 less |
| A fortnight14 days | £82.255-day pass + 3 × 3-day passes | £13.9910GB, 30 days | The eSIM is £68.26 less |
What’s included: Three: your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data. Graba SIM: data only, prepaid; your Three SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts. Graba SIM prices are live; Three prices checked 6 November 2026.
Sources: Three roaming (checked 6 November 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Graba SIM India plans: data, validity and total price
The 20GB plan costs much more than the smaller sizes here. At about 0.7 GB a day, most week-long trips need around 5 GB.
Each plan is a one-off price for one eSIM. It starts when it first connects in India, and hotspot use comes out of the same data.
Using your phone in India
- DEL Delhi
- BOM Mumbai
- GOX Goa Mopa
- GOI Goa Dabolim
- BLR Bengaluru
- Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
- The Golden Triangle cities are well covered, and so are the main roads between them.
- Goa
- Good in the beach towns; quieter southern beaches can be patchier.
- Kerala
- Kochi and the backwaters are covered near villages; houseboats on remote stretches can lose signal.
- Mumbai
- Strong signal across the city.
- The Himalayas
- Hill stations have signal in town; high passes and treks usually don’t.
Networks our India plans use: AirTel
- Many Indian apps and payment services send a one-time code to an Indian mobile number. A data-only eSIM doesn’t give you one, so carry cash or a travel card for payments.
- Family visits often run longer than 30 days. Check the plan’s validity covers your whole stay.
Going further with Three
- Nepal (trips to Kathmandu): Three charges Standard rates.
- Sri Lanka (a week in Sri Lanka): Three charges £8 a day (Go Roam Around the World).
What you get for the money
Three Go Roam Around the World Extra
- £8 a day if you joined or upgraded on or after 18 December 2025; £7 a day if you joined between October 2021 and December 2025.
- Unlocks your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data a month.
- Three only charges on days you use your phone, but your Spend Cap has to be high enough to cover the daily charge or pass, or roaming can stop.
Graba SIM India eSIM
- 4 plan sizes for India, from 3GB, 15 days to 20GB, 30 days, each a one-off price.
- Runs on AirTel in India, with 5G where the network offers it.
- Data only. Your Three SIM stays on for calls and texts, so bank codes still reach you in India.
Three in India: questions
How much does Three roaming cost in India?
£8 a day in Go Roam Around the World Extra (£7 on plans from 2021 to 2025), or £42 for a 7-day pass. Unlocks your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data. For a trip, that is 3 days: £17.50 (3-day pass); 7 days: £42.00 (7-day pass); 14 days: £82.25 (5-day pass + 3 × 3-day passes).
Is a travel eSIM cheaper than Three in India?
It depends on the trip. Comparing Three’s lowest published option with a Graba SIM plan of about 0.7 GB a day: 3 days, the eSIM is £13.01 less; 7 days, the eSIM is £35.01 less; 14 days, the eSIM is £68.26 less. Three’s price also includes your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data.
Will I get an Indian phone number?
No. The plan is data-only. Your UK SIM stays in your phone for texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM’s data.
Is a 30-day plan enough for a family visit?
For a stay of up to 30 days, yes. For longer stays, check the plan’s validity, and plan to top up or buy a second plan before the first one ends.