After announcing mobile tariffs hike last week, Vodafone Idea’s new prepaid plans will go live today. This comes a day after Airtel and Reliance Jio’s plan came into effect on July 3. This is the first major rate increase by telcos since 2021.
In a press release, Vodafone Idea said that it also aims to invest in launching 5G services. Vi is planning significant investments over the next few quarters to further enhance the 4G experience as well as launch of 5G services,” Vi added.
After the price hike, Vodafone Idea’s 28-day plan now costs Rs 199, a Rs 20 increase from the previous Rs 179.
Similarly, the 84-day plan price has increased to Rs 509 (from Rs 459). The plan offers 6GB of data alongside unlimited calling and 300 SMS.
Vi’s annual plan now costs Rs 1999 (previously Rs 1799) and provides 24GB of data with unlimited calling and 300 SMS. Price has gone up for 1-day add-on plan which now costs Rs 22 (from Rs 19) for 1GB of additional data.
Vodafone-Idea’s prepaid plans with new price
Plan Category
| Existing Plan (Rs)
| New Plan (Rs)
| Validity
| Plan Benefits
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Unlimited Voice Calling Plans
| 179
| 199
| 28 Days
| 2GB Data, Unlimited Calling, 300 SMS
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Unlimited Voice Calling Plans
| 459
| 509
| 84 Days
| 6GB Data, Unlimited Calling, 300 SMS
|
Unlimited Voice Calling Plans
| 1799
| 1999
| 365 Days
| 24GB Data, Unlimited Calling, 300 SMS
|
Data Add On
| 19
| 22
| 1 Day
| 1GB Data
|
Data Add On
| 39
| 48
| 3 Day
| 6GB Data
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