- Vi has added six voice-only prepaid packs with unlimited domestic calling and SMS benefits.
- Prices start at Rs 179, with validity ranging from 25 days to one year.
- The packs keep mobile data separate, charging 50 paise per MB for usage.
Vi Voice-Only Plans are now part of the operator’s prepaid lineup, giving customers a choice of calling packs without a bundled daily data allowance. The six options cover short-term, monthly, quarterly and annual validity, with unlimited domestic calls and a fixed SMS quota.
The new packs follow TRAI’s direction to separate voice and SMS benefits from compulsory daily data bundles. They may suit feature-phone users, people who keep a second SIM active and subscribers who mainly use their phones for calls and messages.
Vi Voice-Only Plans
Plan: Six prepaid options priced between Rs 179 and Rs 1,849.
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Benefits: Unlimited domestic calls and a fixed SMS allowance with each recharge.
Validity: Options range from 25 days to 365 days, including one calendar-month pack.
Other Benefits: The Rs 179 pack includes access to the Vi Movies & TV app. Data usage is charged separately at 50 paise per MB.
| Feature | Rs 179 | Rs 185 | Rs 203 | Rs 206 | Rs 470 | Rs 1,849 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRP | Rs 179 | Rs 185 | Rs 203 | Rs 206 | Rs 470 | Rs 1,849 |
| Data | 50p/MB | 50p/MB | 50p/MB | 50p/MB | 50p/MB | 50p/MB |
| Calls | Unlimited domestic calls | Unlimited domestic calls | Unlimited domestic calls | Unlimited domestic calls | Unlimited domestic calls | Unlimited domestic calls |
| SMS | 300 SMS | 300 SMS | 300 SMS | 300 SMS | 900 SMS | 3,600 SMS |
| Benefits | Vi Movies & TV app access | Standard tariffs apply | Standard tariffs apply | Standard tariffs apply | Out-of-quota SMS charges apply | Out-of-quota SMS charges apply |
| Validity | 25 days | 28 days | 30 days | 1 calendar month | 84 days | 365 days |
| Cost per day | Rs 7.16 | Rs 6.61 | Rs 6.77 | Varies by calendar month | Rs 5.60 | Rs 5.07 |
| Additional notes | Data charged at 50p/MB | Data charged at 50p/MB | Data charged at 50p/MB | Renews on the same date each month; data at 50p/MB | Quarterly validity | Annual validity |
SMS and Data Charges on Vi Voice-Only Packs
Each pack includes a set number of SMS messages. After that quota is used, standard charges apply at Rs 1 for a local SMS and Rs 1.50 for an STD SMS. Customers should keep this limit in mind if they send messages regularly.
These recharges do not include a high-speed data allowance. Any cellular data used outside a separate data top-up is charged at 50 paise per MB. Customers who need internet access can activate a data top-up voucher separately.
Why TRAI Asked Operators to Offer Voice-Only Plans
TRAI directed telecom operators to offer standalone voice and SMS options instead of tying these services to daily data allowances. The aim is to give customers who do not need regular mobile internet a way to pay for calling and messaging without buying a data-heavy bundle.
Vi’s lineup follows similar voice-only options from other operators. You can also compare the Airtel voice-only plans and Jio voice-only plans to see how their standalone calling packs are structured.
Who Should Consider Vi Voice-Only Plans?
These packs may work for people who mainly make calls and send SMS, use a feature phone or keep a secondary SIM for incoming and outgoing calls. They can also suit users who prefer to buy mobile data only when they need it.
Before recharging, check how many SMS messages you normally send and whether you need mobile data. If you use the internet often, a regular prepaid plan with bundled data may be more suitable.
Conclusion
Vi’s six voice-only prepaid packs give customers calling and SMS options across short, monthly, quarterly and annual validity periods. They keep data usage separate, so choose a pack based on how long you need service and how much you call or message. Full pack details are on Vi official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Vi Voice-Only Plans?
They are prepaid recharges that provide unlimited domestic calls and a fixed SMS quota without a bundled daily data allowance.
What is the cheapest Vi voice-only plan?
The lowest-priced option in this lineup is the Rs 179 pack, which comes with 25 days of validity.
Do Vi voice-only plans include unlimited calls?
Yes. All six packs listed here include unlimited domestic calls.
How much does mobile data cost on Vi voice-only packs?
Cellular data usage is charged at 50 paise per MB unless you activate a separate data top-up voucher.
What are the SMS charges after the included quota?
After the included SMS quota is used, local SMS costs Rs 1 and STD SMS costs Rs 1.50.
Does the Vi Rs 206 pack have 30-day validity?
It has one calendar-month validity and renews on the same date each month, so the number of days can vary.
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