The primary usage of mobile services has transitioned from calling-first to internet-first over the last decade. Despite the data consumption supremacy in the modern world, a lot of users still prefer legacy calling-only plans without any data benefits. In this guide, let’s look at the best Vodafone Idea (VI) recharge calling plans without data in 2024 in India.
Vi Calling Only Prepaid Plans
Vi offers two prepaid plans with calling-only services, without any data benefits. These plans are available across all circles in India.
| Vi Plan Price | Talktime | Number of minutes* | Validity |
| Rs 500 | Rs 423.73 | 282.48 minutes | 28 Days |
| Rs 1000 | Rs 847.46 | 564.97 minutes | 28 Days |
*Number of minutes calculated as per Vi’s current tariff rates of Rs 2.5p/sec
Although these plans do not offer any data or SMS benefits, users can still use the internet and send SMS using their talktime balance at the following charges:
- SMS charges: Rs 1 per local SMS, Rs 1.5 for STD SMS
- Data charges: 50p/MB, translates to Rs 500/GB
Vi’s calling-only plans are only available in prepaid. The telco does not offer any voice-only postpaid plans. Both plans carry a validity of 28 days, after which your talk time balance will lapse, and you won’t be able to make any calls with your Vi SIM card.
Note that these are the general plans offered by Vi to all customers. Users can also dial *121# to check Best Recharge Offers, curated specially for them. It is possible that the telco may offer some discounted calling-only plans to you, based on your usage history.
FAQs
What are Vi recharge plans without data?
Vi’s recharge plans without data offer exclusive calling-only benefits, based on the old talktime method. Customers can use their talktime balance on a per-second basis for making calls. These plans do not include any internet services.
Do Vi calling plans without data include any additional benefits?
Vi calling plans without data do not offer any other additional benefits. They only provide you talktime and extend your SIM validity by 28 days.
What happens if I accidentally use data with a Vi plan without data?
If you use data on a Vi plan that does not include data services, you will charged for the internet from your talktime balance at 50p/MB (data measured in bytes).
What is the minimum recharge required to keep OTPs active in Vi?
Vi Rs 99 prepaid plan is the minimum recharge that will keep your Vi SIM active for OTPs and incoming calls for 28 days. However, this plan is only available in select circles. If you don’t have access to this plan, the next cheapest plan costs Rs 179, with a validity of 28 days.
Are there any postpaid plans in Vi for calling only, without data?
No, Vi does not offer any calling-only postpaid plan.
Does Vi have 5G?
Yes, Vi has already started its 5G services in some regions of Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Kochi, Bengaluru, and a few other cities. The company is expected to launch nationwide 5G services by 2025.
