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Staying Connected while Abroad - The Best International Roaming Plans for Students

Published on Jan 10, 2024

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Staying Connected while Abroad - The Best International Roaming Plans for Students

Pursuing higher studies abroad is an exciting adventure that allows students to immerse themselves in new cultures and gain valuable life experiences. However, for students traveling to a foreign country, staying connected with friends and family back home is essential to keep them looped in and avoid feeling homesick. With the right international roaming plan, you can keep your Indian SIM active while abroad and enjoy seamless communication while overseas. Here are some of the best international roaming mobile plans tailored to the needs and budgets of students.

How to Activate Vi International Roaming | Step-by-Step Guide for Android & iOS

Vi IR Plans for Different Budgets:

Students looking for plans with a short validity, can purchase a Vi IR plan with a 1/3/4/5-day validity. These plans usually include unlimited incoming calls and limited outgoing minutes.

Vi Short Validity International Roaming Plans:

International roaming plans from Vi that offer a slightly longer validity, such as 1-week 10/14 days include unlimited outgoing and incoming calls, and bulk or unlimited data.

Vi 7 to 14 Days International Roaming Plans:

The Vi month-long validity plans usually include unlimited incoming calls and limited outgoing calling minutes.

Vi Month-long IR Plans:

How to Activate Vi IR packs:

Visit the International Roaming Plans page on the Vi App or website
Enter your Vi mobile number and select your travel destination
Select the pack based on your travel duration and requirements

You are all set! Your pack will be activated once you start using it while roaming internationally.

Factors to Consider While Opting an IR pack

It is crucial to consider the following factors when choosing the best international roaming plan for students:

Choose a roaming plan basis your study destination for reliable network coverage.

Coverage:

Look for plans that offer sufficient data allowances and reasonable data speeds for web browsing and accessing the internet.

Data and Data Speeds:

Confirm that the plan includes outgoing and incoming international calling and texting options if you need to stay in touch via voice calls or SMS.

Calling and Texting:

Students typically have limited budgets, so finding a plan that offers good value for money is crucial.

Affordability:

Determine whether you prefer a prepaid or postpaid plan. Prepaid plans offer flexibility, while postpaid plans may have added benefits like higher data allowances.

Contract Duration:

Now pre-book your Vi IR pack up to 60 days in advance and avoid any last-minute hassle!

Prepaid:

Price	Validity	Benefits
₹ 3699	365 days	Get 1 GB data, 50 mins outgoing & incoming calls and unlimited incoming SMS for 5 Days. Claim via Vi app. Get Half Day Unlimited Data From 12 AM Midnight to 12 PM Weekend Data Rollover Up to 2GB of backup Data every month, at no extra cost. Claim via Vi App 1-year access to JioHotstar Mobile 2GB/Day Data Unlimited Calls 100 SMS/Day
₹ 3799	365 days	Get 1 GB data, 50 mins outgoing & incoming calls and unlimited incoming SMS for 5 Days. Claim via Vi app. Get half-day unlimited data from 12 AM Midnight to 12 PM Weekend Data Rollover Up to 2GB of backup Data every month, at no extra cost. Claim via Vi App 1-year access to Amazon Prime Lite 2GB/Day Data Unlimited Calls 100 SMS/Day
₹ 3999	365 days	Get 1 GB data, 50 mins outgoing & incoming calls, and unlimited incoming SMS for 5 Days. Claim via Vi app. Get half-day unlimited data from 12 AM Midnight to 12 PM Weekend Data Rollover Up to 2GB of backup Data every month, at no extra cost. Claim via Vi App 2GB/Day Data Unlimited Calls 100 SMS/Day 1-year access to JioHotstar Mobile 1-year access to Amazon Prime Lite
₹ 4099	365 days	Get 5 GB data, 50 mins outgoing & incoming calls and unlimited incoming SMS for 5 Days. Claim via Vi app. Unlimited Data Unlimited Calls 100 SMS/Day
₹ 4999	365 days	Get 5 GB data, 50 mins outgoing & incoming calls and unlimited incoming SMS for 5 Days. Claim via Vi app. Get Half Day Unlimited Data From 12 AM Midnight to 12 PM Weekend Data Rollover Up to 2GB of backup Data every month, at no extra cost. Claim via Vi App 1-year access to Vi Movies and TV App 1-year access to Amazon Prime Lite 2GB/Day Data Unlimited Calls 100 SMS/Day

Postpaid (Individual):   

Price

Validity

Benefits

₹501 (Vi Max 501 UL)

Monthly

Limitless Data
Unlimited Calls
3000 SMS/Month
Free International Roaming: 5GB data, 50mins (Incoming+Outgoing), 25 outgoing SMS, 5 days validity. 1 Free Trip/Year.
Spotify Premium: 3 months free, then auto-renews at ₹139 per month.

- Choose any 1 free from below:

Vi Movies and TV App: Top OTTs in one app (first 3 months free)
JioHotstar: 1-year mobile subscription
Sony LIV: 360 days of mobile subscription
JioHotstar: 1-year mobile subscription
Norton: 1-year Norton 360 Mobile Security cover
SwiggyOne: (1 year access to two quarterly membership coupons)
EazyDiner: (1 year access to two quarterly membership coupons)
Norton: 1-year Norton 360 Mobile Security cover

Postpaid (Family)

Price	Validity	Benefits
₹851 (Vi Max Family 851 UL) (Family 2 Line)	Monthly	Limitless Data (Primary+Secondary Member) Unlimited Calls (Primary+Secondary Member) 3000 SMS/Month (Primary+Secondary Member) Free International Roaming: 5GB data, 50mins (Incoming+Outgoing), 25 outgoing SMS, 5 days validity. 1 Free Trip/Year. (Primary+Secondary Member) Spotify Premium: 3 months free, then auto-renews at ₹139 per month. (Primary+Secondary Member) - Choose any 2 free from below: Vi Movies and TV App: Top OTTs in one app (first 3 months free) JioHotstar: 1-year mobile subscription Amazon Prime: 6-month trial with paid yearly auto-renewal Sony LIV: 360 days of mobile subscription Norton: 1-year Norton 360 Mobile Security cover
₹971 (Vi Max Family 971) (Family 2 Line)	Monthly	Limitless Data (Primary+Secondary Member) Unlimited Calls (Primary+Secondary Member) 3000 SMS/Month (Primary+Secondary Member) Free International Roaming: 5GB data, 50mins (Incoming+Outgoing), 25 outgoing SMS, 5 days validity. 1 Free Trip/Year. (Primary+Secondary Member) Spotify Premium: 3 months free, then auto-renews at ₹139 per month. (Primary+Secondary Member) - Choose any 2 free from below: Vi Movies and TV App: Top OTTs in one app (first 3 months free) JioHotstar: 1-year mobile subscription Amazon Prime: 6-month trial with paid yearly auto-renewal JioHotstar: 1-year mobile subscription Sony LIV: 360 days of mobile subscription Norton: 1-year Norton 360 Mobile Security cover
₹1401 (Vi Max Family 1401 UL) (Family 4 Line)	Monthly	Limitless Data (Primary+Secondary Member) Unlimited Calls (Primary+Secondary Member) 3000 SMS/Month (Primary+Secondary Member) Free International Roaming: 5GB data, 50mins (Incoming+Outgoing), 25 outgoing SMS, 5 days validity. 1 Free Trip/Year. (Primary+Secondary Member) Spotify Premium: 3 months free, then auto-renews at ₹139 per month. (Primary+Secondary Member) - Choose any 2 free from below: Netflix Basic: Watch on one device, auto-renewing at no extra cost Vi Movies and TV App: Top OTTs in one app (first 3 months free) JioHotstar: 1-year mobile subscription Amazon Prime: 6-month trial with paid yearly auto-renewal Sony LIV: 360 days of mobile subscription SwiggyOne: (1 year access to two quarterly membership coupons) EazyDiner: (1 year access to two quarterly membership coupons)  Norton: 1-year Norton 360 Mobile Security cover
₹1501 (Vi Max Family 1501 UL) (Family 4 Line)	Monthly	Limitless Data (Primary+Secondary Member) Unlimited Calls (Primary+Secondary Member) 3000 SMS/Month (Primary+Secondary Member) Free International Roaming: 5GB data, 50mins (Incoming+Outgoing), 25 outgoing SMS, 5 days validity. 1 Free Trip/Year. (Primary+Secondary Member) Spotify Premium: 3 months free, then auto-renews at ₹139 per month. (Primary+Secondary Member) - Choose any 2 free from below: Vi Movies and TV App: Top OTTs in one app (first 3 months free) JioHotstar: 1-year mobile subscription Amazon Prime: 6-month trial with paid yearly auto-renewal Sony LIV: 360 days of mobile subscription SwiggyOne: (1 year access to two quarterly membership coupons) EazyDiner: (1 year access to two quarterly membership coupons) Norton: 1-year Norton 360 Mobile Security cover
₹1651 (Vi Max Family 1651 UL) (Family 5 Line)	Monthly	Limitless Data (Primary+Secondary Member) Unlimited Calls (Primary+Secondary Member) 3000 SMS/Month (Primary+Secondary Member) Free International Roaming: 5GB data, 50mins (Incoming+Outgoing), 25 outgoing SMS, 5 days validity. 1 Free Trip/Year. (Primary+Secondary Member) Spotify Premium: 3 months free, then auto-renews at ₹139 per month. (Primary+Secondary Member) - Choose any 2 free from below: Vi Movies and TV App: Top OTTs in one app (first 3 months free) JioHotstar: 1-year mobile subscription Amazon Prime: 6-month trial with paid yearly auto-renewal Sony LIV: 360 days of mobile subscription SwiggyOne: (1 year access to two quarterly membership coupons) EazyDiner: (1 year access to two quarterly membership coupons) Norton: 1-year Norton 360 Mobile Security cover
₹1775 (Vi Max Family 1775 UL) (Family 5 Line)	Monthly	Limitless Data (Primary+Secondary Member) Unlimited Calls (Primary+Secondary Member) 3000 SMS/Month (Primary+Secondary Member) Free International Roaming: 5GB data, 50mins (Incoming+Outgoing), 25 outgoing SMS, 5 days validity. 1 Free Trip/Year. (Primary+Secondary Member) Spotify Premium: 3 months free, then auto-renews at ₹139 per month. (Primary+Secondary Member) - Choose any 2 free from below: Vi Movies and TV App: Top OTTs in one app (first 3 months free) JioHotstar: 1-year mobile subscription Amazon Prime: 6-month trial with paid yearly auto-renewal Sony LIV: 360 days of mobile subscription SwiggyOne: (1 year access to two quarterly membership coupons) EazyDiner: (1 year access to two quarterly membership coupons) Norton: 1-year Norton 360 Mobile Security cover

Stay Connected Abroad with Vi Free International Roaming

Planning an international trip? With Free International Roaming from Vi, you can stay connected across 170+ countries with select Vi Max Postpaid and eligible Prepaid Plans. By bundling international roaming benefits into eligible plans, Vi helps make overseas connectivity simpler, so you can continue using your Vi number while travelling without the usual hassle of arranging a separate travel or local SIM. Depending on the plan, you can enjoy international data and outgoing voice benefits, with Free International Roaming available for up to three trips in a year and potential savings of up to ₹9,000 annually. Eligible postpaid plans start at ₹501, while enterprise customers can also access the offering through eligible corporate plans starting from ₹451. Prepaid offerings are available with qualifying annual plans, including eligible daily data and NonStop Hero packs, subject to circle-specific eligibility. You can activate an applicable International Roam-Free plan conveniently through the Vi App before your trip. Since benefits such as data allowance, outgoing minutes, validity, and eligible plans can vary, check the applicable plan details for your circle and destination before travelling. With Vi, you can spend less time worrying about international connectivity and more time enjoying your journey.

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