Running out of data? Vi’s new InstaData feature gives 1GB instantly at a cost, but there is a catch

Vodafone Idea has introduced a new option called Vi InstaData that gives selected prepaid users an extra 1GB of mobile data when they are about to exhaust their daily limit. The service does not require any additional payment from the prepaid balance. Instead, customers agree to give up two days from the remaining validity of their active unlimited daily data pack. Vi InstaData can be helpful in situations when you exhaust your current data and require urgent data for emergency activities like payment through the Internet, use of maps, participation in video calls, and sending critical messages. Nevertheless, it would be prudent for the customers to be aware of the compromise involved before enabling this feature.

Things to know

Here are some things that you need to know before you decide to use VI InstaData: 

• Vi InstaData gives eligible prepaid customers an extra 1GB of data when their daily data is almost exhausted.
• There is no deduction from the prepaid balance. Instead, customers exchange two days from the remaining validity of their active unlimited daily data pack.
• The additional 1GB is valid only until 11:59 PM on the day it is activated. Any unused data expires after that.
• The existing prepaid plan and its other benefits continue as usual, but the plan validity is reduced by two days after every successful activation.
• Customers can use Vi InstaData only once in a day, provided they continue to meet the eligibility conditions.
• The service is meant as an emergency data option for users who need instant internet access without making a separate data recharge.

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Eligibility

Vi InstaData is available only for selected prepaid customers. Users must have an active eligible unlimited daily data pack with at least five days of remaining validity. Their daily data balance should also be below 10MB before the option becomes available.

The feature is not offered on unlimited voice-only plans or Vi NonStop Hero plans. Eligibility may also depend on the telecom circle, recharge history, pack type, and other internal conditions. As a result, two users on similar plans may not receive the option at the same time. The service is available across India except in Jammu and Kashmir.

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How to get Vi InstaData

Eligible customers can activate the service through the *111# USSD code or any other channel communicated by Vodafone Idea. The benefit is activated only after the customer gives consent. Once confirmed, two days are deducted from the current pack validity, and the 1GB emergency data is credited immediately for use until midnight.