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Mobile SIM and internet in Kashmir

Prepaid SIMs from other Indian states don't work in Jammu & Kashmir; postpaid connections do.

By OmarUpdated 30 Sep 20263 min read
Quick answer

Prepaid SIMs from other Indian states don't work in Jammu & Kashmir; postpaid connections do. If you only have prepaid, buy a tourist SIM on arrival (sold at Srinagar airport and Jammu station) or switch to postpaid before you travel. Jio and Airtel cover towns well; coverage thins in high valleys.

What works

ConnectionWorks in J&K?
Postpaid (any state)Yes
Prepaid (other states)No
Local / tourist SIMYes, with ID
eSIMIf postpaid — check with your operator

Coverage

Good in Srinagar and main towns; patchy in Aru, upper Gulmarg and high passes. Download offline maps.

International travellers

Local SIMs need passport and visa; see the international hub.

FAQ

No, prepaid from other states doesn't work in J&K.

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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 30 Sep 2026 · How we check
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