Essential India Travel Tech Guide

• Slow internet download speeds
• Visa Online and Official Tourism Website
• Internet Filtering: Selective Filtering

• Check out a Micromax Phone, or any of 8 other phones manufactured in India

As of 2015, there are over a dozen mobile operators that offer mobile connectivity for tourists. Airtel and Vodafone work better in the metro areas. Be sure to purchase top up cards for data in the same state as you purchased the SIM. The ludicrous requirements for obtaining a SIM card are outlined here:

Pre-requisites for Buying a SIM

• Passport
• Copy of Photo / Name in Passport
• 2 Passport Sized Photos
• Photo of Indian Visa
• Proof of Accommodations in India
• Proof of Home Residence
• Activation Wait Period of at least one day
• Pet registration records, favorite color, and GMAT scores (just kidding)

Top Prepaid SIM options

1. Airtel
Cost: ~350 INR ($6 USD) for the SIM, 250 INR ($4 USD) for 1 gb lasting 1 month, or 999 INR ($17 USD) for unlimited data lasting 1 month. Link

2. Vodafone
Cost: Free SIM, 44 INR ($.75 USD) for 150 mb data lasting days, or 251 INR ($4.25 USD) for 1 gb data lasting 1 month. Link

3. BSNL
Cost: 20 – 60 INR ($.30 – $1 USD) for the SIM, 177 INR ($3 USD) for 1 gb lasting 5 days, or 535 INR ($9 USD) for 2.25 gb data lasting 1 month. Link

4. MTNL
Cost: 92 – 249 INR ($1.50 – $4 USD) for the SIM, 4 INR ($.07 USD) for 40 mb lasting one day, or 175 INR ($3 USD) for 1 gb data lasting 1 month. Link

Where to Buy: Authorized outlet or Airport.

Call for Information: +91 80 2558 5417
Call for Emergency: 100

• Tripadvisor Offline City Guide – for Mumbai & Delhi
• Google Play | Apple Appstore – Google Play | Apple Appstore
• Redbus.in – Bus booking app
  Google Play | Apple Appstore
• Ngpay – Online Booking of many things
  Google Play | Apple Appstore
• Indian Rail Info – Train Information
  Google Play | Apple Appstore

Type: C, D, M
Surge Protector Recommended: Yes
Expect Power outages: Yes