“In their various avatars, since the mid-90s, Vodafone and Idea steered the growth of the sector for over decades separately. Both Vodafone and Idea have set new benchmarks in network experience, rural connectivity, customer service, enterprise mobility solutions,” says Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of Aditya Birla Group, announcing the rebranding.
New SIM Card – Vi SIM Card
Vi SIm Card is the new branding strategy that will help both the telecom companies to together face the stiff competition given by both – Reliance Jio and BhartiAirtel. The latter two have been quite successful in strengthening their hold over the past few quarters. Vodafone Idea, now VI, is working hard to renew its focus after the AGR verdict. Vodafone Idea have announced that the network integration is already complete, thus making it the world’s largest mobile network integration in record time. Both the companies witnessed a drastic reduction in the user base, with numbers dropping to 280 million users at the end of June this year as compared with 408 million users at the time of the merger between Vodafone and Idea two years ago. The rebranding may also bring with it price hikes of VI prepaid and VI post-paid users, something that the company has hinted at already. Missing TikTok? Oppo is launching a new short video platform. Read: Now, Oppo Has Also Lined Up With ATikTok Alternative: Oppo Short Video App With the new Vi SIM Card, Vodafone and Idea intend to partner and collaborate with the government of India to implement its digital economy mission. If we go back, we know that Idea has been stronger with a dedicated user base in the tier-II and tier-III towns in India. Vodafone, on the other hand, has always been popular amongst the youth in the urban regions, including tier-I towns. But, the tariff wars between Reliance Jio and BhartiAirtel and Vodafone and Idea has had a great impact on the businesses of the latter two, thus causing a steep decline in the revenue in the last few years. With Vi SIMCard, the companies have integrated network operations in 19 telecom circles across India, including merging the 4G network. WhatsApp has a new feature. Read: What Is WhatsApp Vacation Mode? Will It Be Helpful for WhatsApp Users?
Vi Prepaid Plans
Vi prepaid plans are available for different time periods and validity. You can check out the latest Vi prepaid plans on the official Vi website. Free IPL screening for Jio Users. Check out: Free IPL 2020 Live Streaming ForJio Users We have also listed the different Vi prepaid plans that you can choose from.
24 days validity
₹129 Plan: Total 2 GB data + unlimited calls on any network + 300 local / national SMS₹ 199 Plan: 1 GB / day data + unlimited calls on any network + 100 local / national SMS per day
28 days validity
₹ 299 Plan: 4 GB / day data + unlimited calls to any network + 100 SMS per day₹ 249 Plan: 1.5 GB / day data + unlimited calls to any network + 100 SMS per day + 5 GB extra data₹ 149 Plan: Total 3 GB data + unlimited calls + 300 SMS on any network₹ 219 Plan: 1 GB / day data + unlimited calls to any network + 100 SMS per day + 2 GB extra data₹ 248 Plan: Total 8 GB data + unlimited calls on any network + 100 local / national SMS per day₹ 218 Plan: Total 6 GB data + unlimited calls on any network + 100 local / national SMS per day₹ 398 plan: 3 GB / day data + unlimited calls on any network + 100 local / national SMS per day
56 days validity
₹ 558 Plan: 3 GB / day data + unlimited calls to any network + 100 SMS per day₹ 449 Plan: 4 GB / day data + unlimited calls to any network + 100 SMS per day₹ 399 Plan: 1.5 GB / day data + unlimited calls to any network + 100 SMS per day + 5 GB extra data for 28 days₹ 269 Plan: Total 4 GB data + unlimited calls on any network + 600 local / national SMS
70 days validity
₹ 499 Plan: 1.5 GB / day data + unlimited calls on any network + 100 local / national SMS per day
77 days validity
₹ 555 Plan: 1.5 GB / day data + unlimited calls on any network + 100 local / national SMS per day
84 days validity
₹ 379 Plan: Total 6 SMS data + unlimited calls to any network + 1000 local / national SMS₹ 699 Plan: 4 GB / day data + unlimited calls on any network + 100 local / national SMS per day₹ 599 Plan: 1.5 GB / day data + unlimited calls to any network + 100 SMS per day + 5 GB extra data for 28 days₹ 819 Plan: 2 GB / day data + unlimited calls on any network + 100 local / national SMS per day. 1 Year Extend Warranty for Vivo Smartphone Users
365 days validity
₹1499 Plan: Total 24 GB data + unlimited calls to any network + 3600 SMS₹2399 Plan: 1.5 GB / day data + unlimited calls on any network + 100 local / national SMS per day
Stay tuned for updates on Vi SIM Card and latest Vi prepaid plans.