Vi Launches India's Cheapest 5G Plan at Rs 299

The telecom market in India lit up when Vodafone Idea (Vi) released a Rs 299 5G prepaid plan as the cheapest in the country. The March 17, 2025 announcement made Vi a strong competitor against Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel which lead the 5G market. Under this strategy Vi works to bring 5G high-speed internet accessibility to all prepaid customers, alongside valuable benefits at an affordable rate.

Getting the Rs 299 plan allows users to access 2GB daily 4G data which amounts to 56GB for a 28-day period. Users in 5G-covered regions who subscribe to Vi can enjoy unrestricted access to 5G data. Users can enjoy unlimited voice calls throughout all networks together with 100 daily SMS as part of the complete package offered by the plan. The postpaid segment of Vi customers now has access to unlimited 5G service at Rs 451 under their new offerings. Users need to check their local coverage status because Vi 5G network service currently operates only in areas such as Mumbai and similar regions.

Vi takes a strategic move forward with its 5G launch after trailing Jio and Airtel in their 5G network development. The entry point of Vi's 5G service at Rs 299 provides customers with unlimited 5G access starting from 2GB daily usage while remaining below Jio and Airtel's minimum requirements (Rs 349 and Rs 279 respectively). The offer combines Vi Movies & TV access with its service to enhance customer value and link entertainment to network connectivity benefits. Users on X agree Vi offers competitive rates but warn about limited 5G network availability.

The recent telecom arena has shown a price increase trend which led Vi to introduce this affordable plan that benefits millions directly. The Rs 299 offerings from Vi now include unrestricted 5G service to seize market share as their primary focus. The plan has the potential to transform accessibility under India’s 5G revolution provided Vi rapidly extends its network to match existing coverage levels. The move represents an aggressive advancement in the competition to achieve 5G dominance.