Vi's Rs 299 prepaid plan offers 1GB daily 5G data with unlimited calls and 100 SMS.
Vi’s 5G services are currently limited to Mumbai, with expansion plans for Delhi, Bihar, Karnataka, and Punjab.
Airtel and Jio are collaborating with SpaceX's Starlink to bring satellite-based connectivity to India, pending regulatory approval.
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has finally launched its most affordable 5G prepaid plan for users, aiming to provide cost-effective access to high-speed internet connectivity. While Vi is currently working to expand its 5G services throughout the country, the current plan only serves users in Mumbai. In terms of benefits, customers will receive 1GB of 5G data per day, unlimited voice calls, and 100 SMS for Rs 299. The plan will be valid for 28 days.
SurveyVi has also confirmed that it will expand its 5G network to key regions such as Delhi, Bihar, Karnataka, and Punjab by April 2025. Once the rollout is complete, users in these cities will be able to take advantage of the new Rs 299 and other 5G plans.
It is worth noting that the plan provides unlimited 5G data, but only to users who are within the Vi 5G network coverage area in Mumbai. Outside of these areas, internet connectivity will be switched directly to Vi’s 4G network. If users exceed the 1GB daily data limit, their speed will be reduced to 64Kbps.
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Additionally, Vi is expected to launch new Prepaid and Postpaid 5G plans for the country’s users. However, Vi has not revealed the exact timeline for its 5G rollout.
In other news, Airtel and Reliance Jio have announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring satellite-based connectivity to users. However, the introduction is still subject to regulatory approval.
Both telecom behemoths strive to provide users with improved connectivity, particularly in previously undiscovered network areas. However, the exact release date, plans, price, and other details are unknown at this time. It remains to be seen when Starlink will be able to expand its operations in India. For those unfamiliar, it is already available in 100 countries.
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