Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in India, has introduced a new plan in accordance with Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) guidelines. Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have already unveiled their offerings, and now it's time to look at what Vi has launched for its prepaid subscribers in the voice and SMS-only segment.
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Vi Rs 1,460 Prepaid Plan
Vi's newly introduced Rs 1,460 plan offers unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS with a validity of 270 days. No additional benefits are bundled with this plan. Its validity falls short of 365 days, making it approximately 95 days shorter than a full-year plan.
For users seeking a voice and SMS-only plan with mid-term validity—around 9 months—Vi's Rs 1,460 plan could be a suitable option.
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Only Calling Plans Page
While Vi offers several plans with minimal data and unlimited voice or local minutes at affordable prices, the operator also features a webpage titled "Only Calling Plans with Validity." However, the website notes: "Currently, Vi does not offer packs without any data. However, here are some packs that provide minimal data and focus primarily on calling benefits."
This webpage lists plans such as Rs 99, Rs 128, Rs 138, and Rs 198, which offer validity periods of 15, 18, 20, and 30 days, respectively. These plans also include minimal data and talk time or local on-net night minutes. We have covered these plans in detail in earlier stories.
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Conclusion
As of now, Vi has launched only the Rs 1,460 prepaid plan with a 270-day validity, offering voice and SMS-only benefits. We will update this story if there are any new plans or changes. Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have already introduced and revised their plans to comply with TRAI's mandate.
