Vi Prepaid Family Plan with data sharing

The prepaid family plan offers:

• Active Vi prepaid subscribers can form a family group consisting of up to four users- one primary account holder and up to three secondary members.
• Family groups are not restricted to a single telecom circle, allowing members based in different Indian cities or states to be linked under the same setup.
• Each participant maintains their existing prepaid plan and validity schedule. However, members gain the ability to transfer up to 500MB of data per transaction to assist any linked user running low on balance.
• The group setup and data sharing are managed through the official Vi app. In addition to shared allowances, participating members receive discounts of up to 10% on recharges completed via the platform.

Whether it’s Shah Rukh Khan or you, say no to data stress. 🥳
Vi has launched India’s first data sharing Prepaid Family plan. Time to remind your family that sharing is caring and keep the data flowing. Because on Vi, everyone is a VIP. We love all. ❤️
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.#ViPeSabHainVIP… pic.twitter.com/ADg5GhVwL1

— Vi Customer Care (@ViCustomerCare) October 16, 2026

To promote the new offering, Vi has rolled out a campaign featuring Shah Rukh Khan.

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Shah Rukh Khan has been spotted in Paris🗼and this time, Vi has something special for him🎀. But is it just for him or is it for everyone as well?
Don’t tell the king about it, but watch this to find out what it is.
Everyone is a VIP on Vi. We love all.❤️
.#ViPeSabHainVIP… pic.twitter.com/8TKRZDrRFw

— Vi Customer Care (@ViCustomerCare) September 25, 2026

Speaking about the launch, Avneesh Khosla, Chief Marketing Officer, Vi, said, “At Vi, ‘Vi Pe Sab Hain VIP’ is more than a campaign. It is a promise we are bringing to life through meaningful interventions to ensure inclusivity. Liberating international travel is the first among many. Traditionally, international roaming has meant buying a pack or making an additional purchase of a new local SIM or a travel eSIM and is mostly perceived as expensive. We are taking a disruptive approach by making international roaming a built-in benefit on our key plans. It is a simple but significant shift from ‘buy roaming when you travel’ to your ‘Vi number travels with you for free.’ This is exactly what ‘Vi Pe Sab Hain VIP’ stands for: identifying a real customer pain point and solving it through a disruptive, meaningful benefit for every Vi consumer, making them feel valued.”

Vi free international roaming

Depending on the plan, customers can avail of free international roaming for up to three trips a year. The included benefits vary by plan and cover different allowances for international data, outgoing calling minutes, calling & SMS, and travel validity.

With this announcement, Vi is offering customers savings of up to Rs 9000 per year. Eligible postpaid plans also include their applicable regular benefits, such as data, calling and entertainment.

The proposition covers individual, family and business travellers. Under eligible family plans, the primary and free secondary members can use their respective included roaming benefits.

This move addresses several challenges traditionally associated with international travel, including purchasing local or travel SIMs, losing access to an Indian mobile number, managing OTPs, relying on public WiFi and dealing with unexpected roaming charges.

The company has also launched a commercial featuring Shah Rukh Khan as part of its “Vi Pe Sab Hain VIP” campaign.

Eligible customers can access free international roaming and other benefits through postpaid plans starting at Rs 501, annual prepaid unlimited data plans and corporate plans starting at Rs 451 for enterprise consumers. Customers can activate the benefit through the Vi app by selecting the eligible international Roam-Free plans.

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Spotify Premium integration with Vi prepaid recharge plans

With this integration, Vi is making premium music streaming more accessible through its flagship recharge plans, enabling uninterrupted ad-free music, offline downloads and high audio quality.

Rs 435 Vi Non-stop Hero prepaid plan

Now enables the addition of Spotify Premium (no extra cost), along with Unlimited 4G/5G data, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day and JioHotstar (mobile), all with a validity of 28 days.

Rs 250 prepaid plan

Offers 2GB data, unlimited calls, 300 SMS and Spotify Premium at no extra cost with a validity of 28 days.

Rs 230 pack

Offers access to Spotify Premium, 20+ OTT platforms, including JioHotstar, Zee5, SonyLIV, Fan Code, Lionsgate Play and more at no extra cost. The pack also includes 3GB of high-speed data with 28 days’ validity.

How to activate Spotify Premium?

• Recharge with an eligible pack
• Navigate to the “Claim Benefits” page under active services in the Vi app
• Click “Claim” next to Spotify Premium
• Sign in or create a Spotify account to instantly unlock that premium subscription

This latest offering strengthens Vi’s entertainment portfolio, which already includes access to leading OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, Zee5 and others across a wide range of prepaid and postpaid plans.

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TRAI May 2026 Telecom Subscriber Data Released; Airtel Records Highest Mobile Subscriber Addition, Jio Leads Broadband and 5G FWA

As per the latest data shared by TRAI, India’s total telephone subscribers increased to 1,343.10 million at the end of May 2026, registering a monthly growth rate of 0.42%. The total broadband subscriber base also increased to 1,080.15 million, while 14.46 million subscribers submitted Mobile Number Portability requests during the month.

Speaking more, active wireless/mobile subscribers on the peak VLR date stood at 1,195.74 million. The overall tele-density with M2M connections was recorded at 94.02%, while tele-density without M2M cellular mobile connections stood at 84.84%.

Looking at the wireless mobile segment first, Bharti Airtel recorded the highest subscriber gain in May 2026 by adding 2,926,907 users. Reliance Jio followed with 2,154,468 net additions, while Vodafone Idea also added 121,289 subscribers during the month. On the other hand, BSNL and MTNL witnessed subscriber decline, losing 104,660 and 3,803 users respectively.

Wireless mobile subscribers increased from 1,271.90 million in April 2026 to 1,277.00 million in May 2026, registering a monthly growth rate of 0.40%. Urban wireless mobile subscribers stood at 734.63 million, while rural wireless mobile subscribers were recorded at 542.36 million. Private operators held 92.71% of the wireless mobile market, whereas PSUs BSNL and MTNL together held 7.29%.

Reliance Jio continued to hold the largest wireless mobile market share at 39.27%, followed closely by Bharti Airtel with 37.89%. Vodafone Idea held 15.56% share, while BSNL and MTNL held 7.28% and 0.01% respectively.

Coming to broadband subscribers, the total user base increased from 1,073.44 million in April 2026 to 1,080.15 million in May 2026, registering a monthly growth rate of 0.63%. Wired broadband subscribers grew from 46.84 million to 47.40 million, Fixed Wireless Access broadband users increased from 17.54 million to 17.97 million, and mobile wireless broadband subscribers rose from 1,009.06 million to 1,014.79 million.

The broadband market with 529.61 million subscribers and 49.03% market share is still dominated by Reliance Jio, followed by Bharti Airtel with 376.11 million subscribers and 34.82% market share. Vodafone Idea stood at the third position with 129.21 million subscribers and 11.96% market share. Together, the top five broadband providers held 98.59% market share.

Speaking more, wireline subscribers increased from 48.58 million in April 2026 to 48.64 million in May 2026, with a net addition of 0.06 million and a monthly growth rate of 0.12%. Reliance Jio recorded the highest wireline subscriber gain by adding 101,425 users, followed by Bharti Airtel with 53,809 additions.

In the wireline market, Reliance Jio held the highest market share at 31.83%, followed by Bharti Airtel with 24.30%, Tata Tele with 22.78%, BSNL with 15.28%, and MTNL with 2.47%.

For Fixed Wireless Access, 5G FWA subscribers increased from 12.55 million to 12.73 million in May 2026 and here also Reliance Jio lead this segment with 8,968,567 subscribers and also recorded the highest net addition of 174,817 users. Bharti Airtel had 3,764,262 5G FWA subscribers and added 7,773 users during the month.

Speaking more, urban 5G FWA subscribers stood at 6.35 million, while rural subscribers stood at 6.39 million. Urban share in 5G FWA was recorded at 49.84%, whereas rural share stood at 50.16%.

Overall, Bharti Airtel recorded the highest gain in the wireless mobile segment, while Reliance Jio led the broadband market, wireline additions, and 5G FWA subscriber additions in May 2026.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Previously, telecom companies introduced voice-only plans when TRAI mandated that every company offer one. And now, TRAI asked for feedback on the above-mentioned draft for approval. Reportedly, major telecom companies like Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vi have strongly opposed this proposal.

It is said that the three operators also urged TRAI to hold the status quo at an open-house discussion on this matter.

Reports reveal that, as per Jio, the 4G and 5G networks are fully Internet Protocol (IP) based, so voice runs as an application over the data bearer and separating the two is artificial. The company also said that separating data could lower barriers for fraudsters and increase spam and cyber fraud. According to Jio, its existing voice-only plans have seen limited demand, suggesting that most of its subscribers rely on data services.

Meanwhile, Vi is said to have warned about surprise charges, and Airtel mentioned that the voice-only plans could create a segment of users cut off from the digital ecosystem.

Consumers have argued that low-income, rural and elderly users are being forced to buy costly data packs that they don’t need.

Let’s see what TRAI decides based on the feedback received from consumers and telecom operators.

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We have launched Silent Mobile Verification (SMV), a network-based authentication solution across @Meta platforms – WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram for Vi users; making sign-up, login, authentication and account recovery faster, safer and seamless. SMV-supported journeys… pic.twitter.com/ozjX4ZBQfu

— Vi_News (@ViNewsOfficial) June 5, 2026

What is SMV?

SMV is a secure, network-based authentication technology that verifies a user’s mobile number in the background without requiring manual entry of verification credentials, switching between apps or waiting for verification messages.

When a Vi user accesses WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram on the Vi mobile network, the verification request is validated through the telecom network itself, delivering a faster and frictionless experience.

According to the company, Vi users may experience SMV-supported journeys across scenarios such as new user registration, mobile number verification, login and re-login, account recovery, and authentication during security checks. This translates into faster onboarding, fewer manual steps, and enhanced protection against phishing and digital identity risks.

Commenting on the launch, Abhijit Kishore, CEO, Vodafone Idea Limited, said: “Telecom networks are increasingly playing an important role in enabling safer digital experiences. With millions of consumers relying on Vi’s secure telecom network every day, we can build these experiences on a scale. Through our partnership with Meta, we are enabling SMV capabilities that enhance cyber safety and reduce fraud risks, while creating seamless authentication experiences for users across some of the country’s most widely used digital platforms.”

Arun Srinivas, Managing Director and Country Head, Meta in India, said, “Bringing Network-based authentication is a critical step forward in making verification simpler, seamless and more secure for users across our platforms. We’re pleased to work with Vi to bring this capability to their subscribers using WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram.”

Over time, Vi plans to further expand such capabilities across additional applications, ecosystem partners and advanced trust-based use cases, including enhanced authentication, fraud prevention and intelligent risk-based verification solutions.

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Vi postpaid users will now get the option to choose from pack durations starting from short 1-day validity plans, going all the way up to 30 days. These provide tailored validity options with various multi-day plans for mid-to-long duration travellers, along with built-in mechanisms that help protect against unexpected bill shocks.

Furthermore, Vi is currently the only telecom operator offering truly unlimited voice and data benefits across 41 key travel destination countries. Those interested can purchase these international roaming packs via the Vi application.

Below is the list of packs along with the validity and data benefits that users will get.

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Unlike  “unlimited 5G/Hero Unlimited” plans that impose daily data limits (such as 1.5GB per day) or restrict full-speed data to specific time windows, the Non-Stop Hero plan offers continuous high-speed data usage throughout the day and night, with no daily capping.

Under this ₹349 plan, users get unlimited 4G/5G data with no speed restrictions based on time or daily usage. That said, the plan comes with a Fair Usage Policy (FUP) limit of 300GB. Once this limit is exhausted, data speeds are reduced to 64kbps, in line with Vi’s FUP guidelines.

This plan is not available across all telecom circles. At present, it is available only in the following regions:

• Himachal Pradesh
• Jammu & Kashmir
• North East Circle
• Odisha

In addition to unlimited data, the plan includes unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. After the daily SMS limit is exceeded, charges apply at Re 1 per local SMS and Re 1.5 per STD SMS.

The ₹349 Non-Stop Hero plan comes with a validity of 28 days, and the 300GB FUP data limit is also calculated over the same 28-day period, not 30 days.

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Vi has today officially announced the launch of its 5G services in Sonipat. This expansion is part of Vi’s ongoing rollout across 23 cities, in its 17 priority circles, where it has acquired 5G spectrum.

We are excited to announce the launch of our next-gen #5G services in #Sonipat. This launch is a part of our on-going 5G rollout across 23 cities in 17 priority circles. As an introductory offer, we are providing unlimited 5G data to users on plans starting from ₹299. Vi users… pic.twitter.com/rRupGkUn6A

— Vi_News (@ViNewsOfficial) July 25, 2025

Commenting on the launch, Rahul Joshi, Business Head- Punjab, Haryana, HP & JK, Vodafone Idea, said, “As we launch Vi 5G in Sonipat, we are excited to bring the future of connectivity to Haryana. With our next-gen 5G alongside our robust 4G services, we aim to provide more options and an enhanced experience to our users. We are committed to systematically expanding our 5G footprint across Haryana, in line with growing demand and 5G handset adoption.”

Starting from today, Vi users in Sonipat can access 5G services with 5G-enabled devices. As an introductory offer, Vi is providing unlimited 5G data to users on plans starting from Rs 299. Customers can enjoy high-definition streaming, gaming, video conferencing, faster downloads, and real-time cloud access.

In the press release, the company has also revealed that to ensure a superior 5G experience in Haryana, Vi has partnered with Nokia to deploy advanced, energy-efficient infrastructure and implemented AI-powered Self-Organizing Networks to automatically optimize network performance.

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For Delhi NCR, Vi has partnered with Ericsson to build its next-gen 5G infrastructure, which offers enhanced energy efficiency and lighter hardware. In its press release, Ericsson has revealed that Vi has deployed energy-efficient and lightweight Ericsson Radio System products, such as mid-band Massive MIMO antenna-integrated radios AIR 3268 and AIR 3255 to ensure best-in-class network performance.

Vi has also deployed AI-powered Self-Organising Network (SON) technology to further optimize network performance and uses a 5G Non-StandAlone (NSA) architecture, ensuring smooth transitions between 4G and 5G for users seamless experience.

It is revealed that in Mumbai, 70% of eligible users are already experiencing Vi’s 5G services, and 20% of its data traffic is already being carried on the 5G network. Now eligible users in Delhi NCR will be able to experience Vi 5G on their device for streaming, gaming, video conferencing, faster downloads, and real-time cloud access.

Vi’s 5G introductory offer includes unlimited data for users with 5G enabled devices on plans starting from Rs 299.

Vodafone Idea plans to roll out 5G in 17 priority circles, where it has acquired 5G spectrum, by August 2025. Cities like Bengaluru and Mysuru are next on the map, with rollouts underway across other key markets in the remaining circles.

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