The Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea, or Vi, has introduced four prepaid plans offering voice calls and SMS benefits without bundled data, following TRAI’s mandate for separate voice and SMS plans.
Read more about these plans below.
Vi – New Voice and SMS Prepaid Plans
These plans are priced at ₹179, ₹185, ₹203, and ₹206, and all four offer unlimited calls along with a total of 300 SMS for their respective validity periods.
VI INR 179 Plan
Speaking about their validity, the ₹179 plan offers 25 days, whereas the ₹185 and ₹203 plans come with 28 days and 30 days, respectively. The ₹206 plan carries a validity of one month.
| Vi plan | Validity | Calls | SMS | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹179 | 25 days | Unlimited | 300 total | No bundled data; 50 paise/MB |
| ₹185 | 28 days | Unlimited | 300 total | No bundled data; 50 paise/MB |
| ₹203 | 30 days | Unlimited | 300 total | No bundled data; 50 paise/MB |
| ₹206 | 1 month | Unlimited | 300 total | No bundled data; 50 paise/MB |
Once the monthly 300 SMS quota is exhausted, users will be charged ₹1 per local SMS and ₹1.50 per STD SMS across all four plans.
While these plans do not include a data allowance, data usage is listed at 50 paise per MB.
Just to add, the ₹179 plan listing also mentions Vi Movies & TV, offering access to movies, TV shows, and live news on mobile devices and smart TVs. However, this benefit does not include a bundled data allowance.
