Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio Launch Voice-Only Prepaid Plans in India
Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Reliance Jio have launched new voice-only prepaid recharge plans in India, complying with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's directive to offer separate voice and SMS plans without bundled data. Vi's plans range from Rs 179 to Rs 206 with validity from 25 days to one month, including unlimited calls and 300 SMS. Jio's plans start at Rs 147, offering various validity options up to 336 days, with unlimited calls, SMS benefits, and some plans including access to apps. These offerings target users who primarily need calling services or use feature phones.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 31 Oct, 05:38 pm. Other outlets followed.