Vodafone Idea Raises Tariffs on Prepaid and Postpaid Plans by 10-20%
Vodafone Idea has increased tariffs for all its prepaid and postpaid mobile plans by 10-20%, following similar moves by competitors Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel.
Key Highlights:
- Vodafone Idea (Vi) has hiked its entry-level plan for 28 days by approximately 11% to ₹199 from ₹179.
- The popular 84-day validity plan, offering 1.5 GB of data per day, is now priced at ₹859, up from ₹719.
- The annual unlimited plan has seen a 21% increase to ₹3,499 from ₹2,899.
- The 365-day validity plan with a 24 GB data limit remains unchanged at ₹1,799.
- These new plans will be effective from July 4.
Detailed Plans
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New Prepaid Plans with Unlimited Voice Calling:
| Existing Plan (₹) | New Plan (₹) | Validity | Plan Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179 | 199 | 28 days | 2 GB Data, Unlimited Calling, 300 SMS |
| 459 | 509 | 84 days | 6 GB Data, Unlimited Calling, 300 SMS |
| 1799 | 1999 | 365 days | 24 GB Data, Unlimited Calling, 300 SMS |
New Prepaid Plans with Daily Data:
| Existing Plan (₹) | New Plan (₹) | Validity | Plan Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 269 | 299 | 28 days | 1 GB/day, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/day |
| 299 | 349 | 28 days | 1.5 GB/day, Unlimited Night Data, Weekend Data Rollover, Data Delight, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/day |
| 319 | 379 | 1 month | 2 GB/day, Unlimited Night Data, Weekend Data Rollover, Data Delight, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/day |
New Prepaid Plans with Data Add-On:
| Existing Plan (₹) | New Plan (₹) | Validity | Plan Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 22 | 1 day | 1 GB |
| 39 | 48 | 3 days | 6 GB |
New Post-Paid Plans (Vi Max Plans):
| Monthly Plan (₹) | Revised Plan (₹) | Plan Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 451 | 50 GB Data with up to 200 GB data rollover, Unlimited Voice, Unlimited Night Data, 3000 SMS, 1 complimentary benefit from 5 options (Disney+ Hotstar, Sony LIV, Sun NXT, EaseMy Trip discount coupons, Norton mobile security) |
| 501 | 551 | 90 GB Data with up to 200 GB data rollover, Unlimited Voice, Unlimited Night Data, 3000 SMS, 2 complimentary benefits from 8 options (Amazon Prime, Swiggy One, EazyDiner subscriptions, Disney+ Hotstar, Sony LIV, Sun NXT, EaseMy Trip discount coupons, Norton mobile security) |
| Family 601 | Family 701 | 70 GB data for Primary + 40 GB data for secondary, Unlimited Voice, Unlimited Night Data for Primary, 3000 SMS, 2 complimentary benefits from 6 options (Amazon Prime subscription, Disney+ Hotstar, Sony LIV, Sun NXT, EaseMy Trip discount coupons, Norton mobile security) |
Reliance Jio and Airtel Users Can Temporarily Avoid Upcoming Price Hike; Here's How
Reliance Jio and Airtel are set to implement significant tariff revisions starting July 3rd, 2024. Prepaid users can avoid the hike by recharging before the deadline, but postpaid users have no such option.
Key Highlights:
- Prepaid Recharges: Any recharge completed before July 3 will not be affected by the price hike, even if the plan is later discontinued or increased. This can offer substantial savings, especially for long-term plans. Check Jio Plans>>
- Postpaid Users: No way to avoid the price hike as they typically pay at the end of the billing cycle. However, they can review data usage and potentially switch to a lower plan for the next billing cycle.
- Comparison: Jio's hikes range from 12-25%, while Airtel's go from 11-21%. Popular plans like Jio's ₹239 monthly plan with 1.5GB daily data are revised to ₹299 (a 25% increase).
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How to Save Money
Prepaid Users:
- Recharge Before Deadline: Complete recharges before July 3 to lock in current rates.
- Opt for Long-Term Plans: Consider long-term plans to maximize savings. The price difference for annual data packs is up to ₹600.
- Assess Data Usage: Evaluate your typical monthly data consumption. If consistently using less data, switch to a lower data plan before the recharge deadline.
Postpaid Users:
- Review Data Usage: Analyze data usage and switch to a lower plan for the next billing cycle if possible.
- Explore Other Providers: Consider switching to providers like Vi (Vodafone Idea) if their revised rates are more competitive.
- Family Plans: Check for family plans that might offer better value for multiple users under a single plan.