To take on Airtel and Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has introduced a new Rs 296 prepaid plan in India. The plan offers one month’s worth of data at once. However, it does not offer daily data benefits. Here is everything you need to know about Vi’s new service and how it contrasts with competing plans.
Prepaid plan launched by Vi for Rs 296
The newly introduced Rs 296 prepaid recharge pack by Vodafone Idea offers unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS daily. Additionally, users are provided with 25GB of data without any daily limit. However, caution should be exercised while using data for streaming TV shows or other content as it could quickly exhaust the data before the month ends. This issue can be resolved if users have access to Wi-Fi at home.
If the provided mobile data is consumed, the telecom company will charge 50 paise per MB, and additional charges will apply for SMS. The prepaid plan is valid for 30 days from the date of purchase and does not include any OTT subscriptions. This plan is designed for users who primarily require calling features and a small amount of monthly data.
Why does it matter?
Those that seek a short-term, reasonably priced prepaid plan with monthly validity and bulk data, or a month’s worth of data at once, are the target audience for Vi’s most recent recharge pack. This new plan immediately competes with Jio and Airtel’s comparable-priced prepaid packages. Vi has been basing its prepaid offerings on the other two carriers to stay competitive.
Benefits of Vi prepaid plan for Rs 296
Here are the benefits of the VI prepaid plan for Rs 296.
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Data
This offer suits individuals seeking data-heavy bundles because it includes 25GB of bulk data. Also, it provides 100 SMS per day and genuinely unlimited voice calls.
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Validity
In contrast to other prepaid plans, which only have a 28-day validity period, this one will remain in effect for 30 consecutive days.
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VI TV and Film
Vi Hero Unlimited perks are not included in the plan. Nonetheless, you have access to Vi Movies and TV.
Prepaid plan launched by Airtel and Jio for Rs 296
The Rs 296 prepaid plan offered by Airtel and Jio provides users with 25GB of data. However, those using a 5G network and consuming data at a fast rate will not receive any special benefits from this plan. It’s possible that additional data will need to be purchased even after subscribing to this plan. Reliance Jio’s 5G upgrade pack, which costs Rs 61, provides 6GB of data, validating depending on the existing active plan. The Rs 296 prepaid plan offered by both Jio and Airtel includes unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day, and a validity of 30 days.
Jio’s prepaid plan offers free access to apps such as Jio Cinema, Jio Security, and Jio TV. Airtel’s Rs 296 pack includes benefits such as Rs 100 cashback on Fastag, free Wynk Music, and Apollo 24*7 circle membership. Users also receive free Hello Tunes for 30 days.
