Vi review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Vi suits anyone in India who wants a prepaid or contract SIM-only line with 5G, eSIM, data rollover and support by phone or chat. Plans start at INR 349, with unlimited data listed at the same level and no premium for heavier use.

Key facts

Best for
A prepaid or contract SIM-only line in India with eSIM, rollover and no premium on unlimited data.
Seller type
Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
₹349 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Vi 5G 349: Rs 349 per month, 1.5 GB per day, 28 days; Vi 5G 859: Rs 859 per 84 days, 1.5 GB per day, 84 days; Vi 5G 3599: Rs 3599 per 365 days, 2 GB per day, 365 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Unlimited plan price
₹349 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
EU roaming
Paid (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Roaming countries
146 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Data rollover
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
IN (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Vodafone Idea Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
India (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Prepaid, Contract
Contract length
1
Official website
myvi.in

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaLinkedInX

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Entry and unlimited prices match at INR 349 and INR 349, so heavier use carries no extra headline rate.
  • Data rollover is included, so unused allowance carries into the next cycle instead of being lost.
  • eSIM and 5G come together with SIM-only plans, so a new line can start on a digital card without taking a handset.
  • Roaming packs reach 146 countries.
  • Support runs on phone, chat and help centre rather than a single route.

Cons

  • Billing covers prepaid and contract, so a rolling monthly option is absent, while yesss! bills on contract, rolling and prepaid for readers who want that shape.
  • Roaming is paid rather than included, so time abroad adds a separate cost on top of INR 349.
  • The entry price ranks 65 of 258 brands, so Vi sits well down the field at INR 349.
  • Plans run in India, so a reader shopping for a deal in another market finds nothing here.
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Who it suits

  • Anyone in India who wants a SIM-only line on a short prepaid pack, with rollover carrying unused data forward.
  • Travellers who want roaming packs across 146 countries and an eSIM rather than a physical card.
  • Readers who would rather pay the same rate for unlimited data than a premium on top of the entry price.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Readers who want a rolling monthly billing option, where yesss! lists contract, rolling and prepaid and Vi's prepaid and contract does not.
  • Readers comparing entry prices across markets, since getesa quotes XAF 300 in a different market from Vi's IN.
  • Readers who need the lowest ranked entry price, as Vi sits at 65 of 258 on that measure.

Where it sits among rivals

On price from, Vi sits at 65 of 258 brands compared. On unlimited price it sits at 7 of 173. Those two ranks point in different directions: the entry figure is well down the field, while the unlimited figure is close to the front. Readers weighing a lighter pack against heavier monthly use should read both together, since they come from different sets of brands.

What it does well

Vi offers SIM-only plans, so the deal covers the line rather than a handset. The service runs on 5G, and eSIM activation is available for anyone who wants a new line without a physical card. Unused data rolls over rather than expiring at the end of a pack, and roaming packs reach 146 countries. That pairing of rollover, eSIM and a wide roaming list is what separates Vi from the plans sitting next to it.

Pricing

Plans start at INR 349, and the unlimited plan price is INR 349. The two figures sit at the same level, so the entry pack and the unlimited plan carry no premium between them. A reader moving to heavier use is not paying a different headline rate, which makes the comparison with rivals easier to read on the same two measures.

Who runs it

Vi is operated by Vodafone Idea Limited, with its base in India. Support runs on phone, chat and help centre, so a reader can reach the operator by phone, by chat or through a written answer from the help centre. Because the brand sits with a single company, questions about a pack, a rollover balance or a roaming add on all go to the same place.

How Vi compares

Where Vi is available

Available
India

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What does a Vi plan cost at entry?+

Plans start at INR 349 on Vi's own network, and billing runs on prepaid and contract. That starting figure is the one most readers see first, and it sits at position 65 of 258 brands compared on the same measure. Higher priced packs are also published, but they are not the entry point.

Is there an unlimited data plan, and what does it cost?+

The unlimited plan price is INR 349, which is the same level as the entry price of INR 349. The published reference packs each bundle a daily data allowance over their own billing period rather than a fixed monthly block, so a reader who uses more can take a longer pack without a separate unlimited contract.

Do I need a handset from Vi, or can I take just the SIM?+

Vi sells SIM-only plans, so the deal covers the line rather than a phone, and it sells as a network rather than a broker. The service runs on 5G, and eSIM activation is available for anyone who would rather start without a physical card. Billing runs on prepaid and contract, which covers both prepaid and contract billing.

What happens to data I do not use?+

Unused data rolls over with Vi, so leftover allowance carries forward instead of being cleared at the end of a pack. Packs start at INR 349 on prepaid and contract billing, and rollover makes a prepaid line behave more like a running monthly cost for readers whose data use changes from cycle to cycle.

Can I activate Vi without a physical SIM card?+

eSIM activation is available, and the same packs run on 5G from INR 349, so a line can be brought up on a digital card with nothing physical to collect. That suits anyone changing network without waiting for post, or anyone who wants a spare line for a second device without carrying another card.

What does roaming cost with Vi, and how far does it reach?+

Roaming is paid rather than included in the monthly pack, so travel use is billed separately. The packs cover 146 countries, which is the practical number to check before a trip. Anyone who spends time abroad should treat roaming as an extra line in the budget rather than something already covered by INR 349.

Who is behind Vi, and which market do its plans cover?+

Vi is operated by Vodafone Idea Limited, based in India, and its plans run in India. Prices are therefore set for a single market and quoted in that country's currency, so a reader elsewhere finds no local offer here. Support comes from the operator itself rather than a third party.

How do I reach Vi support?+

Support runs on phone, chat and help centre, so a reader can pick a phone call, a live chat or a written answer from the help centre. A help centre alongside phone and chat matters for pack questions, where a reader may want a record of what was agreed. The same channels apply on prepaid and contract billing, prepaid or contract.

Sources

  • myvi.in checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Billing, Headquarters, Legal entity, Markets, Seller type, SIM-only, Support channels

    “prepaid packs postpaid packs”

  • myvi.in/5g-network checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Data rollover, 5G, Contract length, Price from, Reference plan prices, Unlimited plan price

    “weekend data rollover”

  • myvi.in/esim-activation checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: ESIM

    “experience the power of the Vi eSIM”

  • myvi.in/international-roaming-packs checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: EU roaming, Roaming countries

    “You will be charged the standard roaming rates”

Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

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A prepaid or contract SIM-only line in India with eSIM, rollover and no premium on unlimited data.

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