Vi Bundles Complimentary International Roaming into Select Plans
Vodafone Idea has added international roaming benefits to select postpaid, prepaid, and enterprise plans, starting at Rs 501 for postpaid and Rs 451 for enterprise. Eligible customers can use roaming across 170+ countries for up to three trips per year, with data and call allowances varying by plan. The operator claims potential annual savings of up to Rs 9,000 for users.
The roaming benefit forms part of Vi's broader "Vi Pe Sab Hain VIP" campaign, which layers additional perks onto existing plan structures rather than introducing standalone add-on products. The operator positions the offer for individual, family, and business travellers who want to retain their Indian number abroad, particularly for receiving OTPs and critical messages without switching SIMs.
Eligible plans span three customer segments: postpaid starting at Rs 501, select annual prepaid unlimited data plans, and enterprise plans from Rs 451. The stated Rs 9,000 annual savings figure represents an upper-end estimate, with actual value depending on trip frequency, destination, and usage patterns. Coverage extends across more than 170 countries, though data and outgoing call allowances remain plan-specific.
The bundled roaming benefit could meaningfully reduce travel-related communication costs for Indian subscribers who frequently cross borders, particularly business travellers and families visiting relatives abroad. By removing the need to purchase separate roaming packs, Vi may simplify the travel experience and encourage plan loyalty. However, plan-specific limits mean savings will vary widely, and the offer's competitive pressure may prompt rival operators to introduce similar bundled benefits, potentially reshaping how Indian telecom carriers package international services.