- Vi has introduced prepaid plans priced at Rs 142, Rs 156 and Rs 158 under a TRAI mandate.
- All three recharges include unlimited voice calls and 300 SMS, but no mobile data.
- The plans offer 28 days, 30 days or one month of service validity.
Vi Rs 142 plan is among three new prepaid recharges introduced by Vodafone Idea, India’s third-largest telecom operator. The new packs cost Rs 142, Rs 156 and Rs 158 and provide voice calling and SMS benefits without bundled data.
The plans have been introduced because of a mandate from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). They are aimed at people who want a lower-cost recharge to keep their SIM active and do not need mobile data.
Vi Rs 142, Rs 156 and Rs 158 Plans: Benefits
The three new Vi prepaid plans have similar benefits. Each one offers unlimited voice calling and 300 SMS, while the service validity differs slightly. No data benefit is included in any of these packs.
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| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Vi Rs 142 plan | Rs 142; 28 days validity; unlimited voice calling; 300 SMS; no data |
| Vi Rs 156 plan | Rs 156; 30 days validity; unlimited voice calling; 300 SMS; no data |
| Vi Rs 158 plan | Rs 158; 1 month validity; unlimited voice calling; 300 SMS in total; no data |
Why Vi Introduced These Prepaid Plans
TRAI’s mandate asks telecom operators to offer plans focused on voice and SMS, without requiring customers to pay for data services. The need for such packs comes from users who want a cheaper recharge mainly to keep their SIM cards active.
TRAI has also asked Jio and Airtel to introduce similar plans. These lower-cost recharges may affect the average revenue per user (ARPU) of telecom companies, as they provide service validity at a lower price point.
Vi Rs 149 and Rs 155 Prepaid Plans Compared
Vi also has Rs 149 and Rs 155 prepaid plans with 28 days of validity. Unlike the new voice-only packs, these older plans include data along with unlimited voice calling and 300 SMS.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Vi Rs 149 plan | Rs 149; 28 days validity; 1GB data; unlimited voice calling; 300 SMS |
| Vi Rs 155 plan | Rs 155; 28 days validity; unlimited voice calling; 300 SMS; includes data |
The Rs 155 plan includes data, but its data allowance is not confirmed. The two older plans are not new additions, and both include data, unlike the Rs 142, Rs 156 and Rs 158 recharges.
For a broader look at Vi’s voice-only recharge options, see our Vi voice-only plans guide. You can also check the earlier Vi calling and validity recharge plans for context on lower-cost packs. Vi also lists its prepaid recharge plans on Vi’s prepaid recharge page.
Conclusion
Vi’s Rs 142, Rs 156 and Rs 158 prepaid plans offer a low-cost option for users who need calling, SMS and service validity without mobile data. The main difference between the three is their validity period, while TRAI has asked Jio and Airtel to provide similar options too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the prices of Vi’s new prepaid plans?
The new Vi prepaid plans are priced at Rs 142, Rs 156 and Rs 158.
Does the Vi Rs 142 plan include mobile data?
No. The Vi Rs 142 plan includes unlimited voice calling and 300 SMS, but no data benefit.
How long are the new Vi plans valid?
The Rs 142 plan is valid for 28 days, the Rs 156 plan for 30 days, and the Rs 158 plan for one month.
Why has Vi introduced these prepaid plans?
Vi introduced the plans in response to a TRAI mandate for lower-cost voice and SMS-focused recharges without data.
Are Vi’s Rs 149 and Rs 155 plans also voice-only?
No. Both plans include data, unlimited voice calling and 300 SMS with 28 days of validity. The Rs 149 plan offers 1GB of data, while the data allowance for the Rs 155 plan is not confirmed.
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