TSIM review
Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
TSIM suits travellers leaving India who want a prepaid eSIM bought per trip, with entry passes at INR 289. It runs as a reseller rather than a network, and offers 5G, hotspot sharing and European roaming included, so short trips abroad need no long-term commitment.
Key facts
- Best for
- A prepaid per-trip eSIM for a short trip abroad, with 5G and hotspot sharing included.
- Seller type
- Reseller (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- SIM-only
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- ₹289 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Reference plan prices
- Thailand eSIM 7 Day 1GB: Rs289 per trip, 1GB, prepaid; Thailand eSIM 1 Day Unlimited Data: Rs389 per trip, unlimited, prepaid; Thailand eSIM 30 Day 30GB: Rs1789 per trip, 30GB, prepaid (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Unlimited plan price
- ₹389 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- 5G
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- eSIM
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- EU roaming
- Included (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Roaming countries
- 166 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Hotspot sharing
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- TSIM Communication Services Pvt. Ltd. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- India (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2012 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Billing
- Prepaid
- Official website
- tsim.in
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
- Elsewhere
Pros and cons
Pros
- Entry passes start at INR 289 and unlimited data at INR 389, both prepaid and sold for the trip.
- Roaming covers 166 countries, and European roaming is included on the Europe pass.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, so a question in the middle of a trip reaches a person.
- SIM only plans with eSIM, 5G and hotspot sharing keep the handset you already own, with the profile installing on the phone itself.
- TSIM is a reseller, while GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! are each a network seller, so the two models are easy to set side by side.
Cons
- TSIM is a reseller rather than a network, so the mobile network behind the service belongs to a host operator, unlike GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss!, which are each a network seller.
- Billing is prepaid, so a long stay in a single country can cost more than a monthly line from yesss! or GETESA, which sell as a network seller.
- European roaming is included on the Europe pass and other destinations run as their own per-trip plans, so an itinerary mixing regions needs more than a single pass.
- On the entry price the brand sits at 51 of 258 brands, so the cheapest starting price belongs elsewhere; the unlimited price at 8 of 173 is the stronger figure.
Who it suits
- Travellers leaving India who want data working before they land, purchased for the trip rather than by the month.
- People who need 5G and hotspot sharing for work on the move, and who are comfortable installing an eSIM.
- Anyone who prefers a known price for a journey, with European roaming included on the Europe pass.
Who should look elsewhere
- Long stays in a single country: yesss! and GETESA sell as a network seller, so monthly lines can spread the cost across the whole period.
- Travellers who want every region under a single arrangement: European roaming is included on the Europe pass, with other destinations sold separately per trip.
- Anyone after a bundled handset: plans are SIM only, whereas GETESA and Lonestar Cell MTN sell as a network seller on their own network.
Plans and prices
TSIM prices by trip rather than by month, and the reference range on the Thailand eSIM line shows the shape. The short capped-data pass is the entry point at INR 289, the single-trip unlimited pass is INR 389, and a longer pass with a much larger allowance sits above both. Every pass is prepaid and sold for a journey, so the figure quoted is the figure for the whole trip. Because nothing recurs, the price at entry is the price at the end: there is no introductory rate that quietly renews into something different. A longer stay means buying a longer pass or another one. That suits a traveller with fixed dates. It is a weaker fit for someone settling in a single place, where a monthly line spreads the cost across the period instead of charging per journey.
Core features
TSIM sells SIM only plans, so you keep the handset you already own and pay for connectivity rather than a bundled phone. eSIM is supported, which removes the wait for a card to arrive, and 5G is available. Hotspot sharing is supported too, letting a phone hand a connection to a laptop or tablet between destinations. Coverage is the wider point. Plans reach 166 countries, so a multi-leg trip can sit under a single arrangement rather than a new plan at each border. Three details decide whether a pass suits the trip in front of you: the country list, the data allowance and the length of the pass, since some carries a small capped bundle and others are unlimited.
How it compares on our data
Two rankings tell different stories here. On the entry price, TSIM sits at 51 of 258 brands, which is unremarkable for travel eSIMs where starting prices tend to cluster. On the unlimited price the same brand lands at 8 of 173, close to the front of the field. That gap is the useful part to take away. A low entry price says little about a trip that needs heavy data, and the plan most travellers settle on is the one that stops them rationing mid-day. Reading both positions together matters more than either alone: entry level cost is ordinary in this category, while unlimited cost is where this brand has little left to prove.
The company behind it
TSIM trades as TSIM Communication Services Pvt. Ltd., is based in India, and has been operating since 2012. Longevity carries more weight here than it would for a home broadband provider, because with a prepaid travel pass the money leaves your account before the service is used. A long trading record is the reassurance that the operator will still be there to install a profile or answer a problem at the far end of a journey. Support runs on email, chat and phone, which covers questions before you go and problems that surface in between, when a connection is needed the same day. The company is a reseller rather than a network, so the practical question is how quickly the listed channels answer when a trip cannot wait.
How TSIM compares
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Frequently asked questions
What does a TSIM trip pass cost?+
Prices are quoted per trip rather than by the month. On the Thailand eSIM line the short capped-data pass is the entry point at INR 289, the single-trip unlimited pass is INR 389, and a longer pass with a larger allowance sits above both. Every pass is prepaid for the journey, so what is quoted is what is paid.
Is TSIM a contract or do you pay per trip?+
You pay per trip. Billing is prepaid, and each pass covers a single journey rather than a month, so there is no minimum term and nothing recurring to cancel. That suits fixed travel dates. Someone staying in a single country for months may find a monthly line from a network seller cheaper across the whole period.
Which countries do TSIM plans cover?+
Plans cover 166 countries, so a multi-leg trip can stay under a single arrangement rather than needing a new plan at each border. The country list attached to the pass you buy is what governs your destinations, so it is worth checking that the place you are actually visiting sits inside it.
Does the Europe pass include roaming inside Europe?+
European roaming is included on the Europe pass, so crossing borders inside Europe is covered by that pass instead of being treated as a separate market. Destinations outside it are sold as their own per-trip plans, so a holiday mixing Europe with another region calls for a plan per leg.
Can I get 5G and share data from my phone?+
Both are available: 5G, and hotspot sharing, so a phone can hand a connection to a laptop or tablet while you travel. Plans are SIM only and prepaid, so the eSIM installs on the handset you already carry rather than arriving with a new one. Connection quality across destinations is the part worth weighing.
Who am I buying from and how do I get help?+
You are buying from TSIM Communication Services Pvt. Ltd., based in India, and trading since 2012. Support runs on email, chat and phone, so a question before departure and a problem mid-trip follow the same routes. With a prepaid pass payment happens before use, which makes those support details worth reading early.
Is TSIM a network operator or a reseller?+
TSIM is a reseller rather than a network operator, so the mobile network behind the service belongs to a host operator. GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! are each a network seller, which is the difference worth holding on to: a reseller model builds its catalogue around short travel passes rather than a home line.
Where does TSIM sit on price?+
Two rankings tell different stories. On the entry price TSIM sits at 51 of 258 brands, while on the unlimited price it lands at 8 of 173. Entry-level cost is ordinary in this category; unlimited cost is where it ranks far better.
Sources
- tsim.in checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Roaming countries, SIM-only
“Global SIM Card 166 Country”
- tsim.in/about-us checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Billing, Founded, Legal entity
“Get Voice, SMS and Data in a simple prepaid package”
- tsim.in/contact-us checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters
“Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028, India”
- tsim.in/product/thailand-e-sim-card checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Price from, Reference plan prices, Unlimited plan price
“7 Day 1GB - Rs289.00”
- tsim.in/product/unlimited-europe-sim-card checked September 30, 2026
Backs: ESIM, EU roaming, 5G, Hotspot sharing, Seller type, Support channels
“eSIM options available”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Contract length.
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TSIM
A prepaid per-trip eSIM for a short trip abroad, with 5G and hotspot sharing included.