Vi follows TRAI's mandate, rolls out a voice and SMS-only plan, after Airtel and Jio

Vodafone Idea has launched a voice and SMS-only plan, following in the footsteps of Airtel and Jio. While both Airtel and Jio have rolled out two different recharge options, Vi has opted to introduce just one plan that focuses solely on voice and SMS services.

TRAI has recently directed telecom operators to roll out recharge plans that exclusively offer voice and SMS services without any data benefits. These new plans cater to users who don’t utilize data but are currently forced to purchase data bundle plans, as telecom companies had not been offering these alternatives. In response to TRAI's directive, both Jio and Airtel have introduced two plans each that focus solely on voice and SMS. Now, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has joined the ranks as the third operator to launch a similar offering.