What is Indian SIM for south to west coast (Kochi to Goa) that would not have roaming charges, work in Mifi and for 6 months?
I am planning on going to India in a few months time and will need a mobile internet connection, I have SIM internet router and will need a sim card that can be used in such a device.
I will be originally traveling Here (Kochi to Goa).
I would like to get a SIM that would work for the duration of the trip and also in Goa (6 months), (obviously as cheap and reliable as possible)?
EDIT: To whoever is closing question, it's not shopping it's how to get a mobile internet. Heres example of an alike question with +10 In the US, what's a good prepaid GSM SIM card without a phone? as a traveler I have no clue about which provider is good and which is crap... we even have a tag cellphones read the description, please.
Best Answer
India has a few mobile telephony companies (ordered by name):
- Airtel
- BSNL (This is a Government run company)
- Idea (This has now merged with Vodafone)
- Reliance Jio
- Vodafone
All these companies have a pan-India presence so you should receive good enough connectivity almost everywhere. The only exception is if you plan to stay in remote areas (forests, tribal areas, higher himalyas etc.). In such areas only the state run BSNL provides connectivity. As Goa-Kochi corridor is very accessible, you can opt for any of the above.
Buying a SIM in India is easy and you should be able to use it for as long as you like. You can even switch your operator by retaining the same number (a long drawn process) or buying a new SIM altogether. We already have a question about buying SIM card in Hyderabad which can provide you with pointers even though it deals with a separate area.
EDIT:
You will be changing the states (Kochi is in Kerala, you will travel through Karnataka and finally end up in Goa). Indian SIMs are tethered to the "home" circle (The state in which they were bought). Using them in other states can incur national roaming charges. These days most of the companies provide unlimited national roaming free or as a part of the SIM plan. Be sure to check if data/calls/SMS (incoming and outgoing) are free when using national roaming before you buy a SIM or you may end up paying considerably more.
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telecom operator :Airtel , Plan : Rupees 448 for 84 days , unlimited national roaming , unlimited nationwide calls/ SMS , free data roaming 1.4 GB Data/ day.
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