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Is Postpaid Better Than Prepaid?

Published on: Oct 19, 2021

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Choosing between prepaid or postpaid SIM type is always confusing while buying a new phone connection or changing your phone plan. The differences between prepaid and postpaid play a vital role in this decision-making process along with user needs. However, to make it easier for you, let us understand what prepaid and postpaid plans are and which might better suit your needs.

Prepaid indicates pre-payment for services, while postpaid indicates post-payment for services. With prepaid, you first pay, that is buy a pack and then use the services such as mobile data, calling minutes, etc. However, with a postpaid plan, you use the services first and then pay a consolidated bill based on the services utilized at the end of the billing cycle. 

Prepaid Vs Postpaid

Features Prepaid Connection Postpaid Connection
Calling Chargeable calls based on the pack selected Most Postpaid plans include Unlimited Calls
Data Daily Data / No data based on pack opted Bulk data /Unlimited Data based on the plan
Additional Data Extra data with specific packs Extra data/unlimited data with most plans
Validity Ranges from 24 hours to 365 days based on the recharge pack opted Lasts a full billing cycle, usually a month
SMS Benefits Packs may or may not include SMS quota Most plans include SMS quotas
Bills No bill generated, as you pay for the pack beforehand Bills generated at the end of the billing cycle based on usage and services availed
Auto-payments No option to auto-pay as you need to select a pack and prepay Activate Auto payments for hassle free bill payments
Complimentary Benefits Limited time deals or App exclusive offers based on availability Complimentary benefits with the plan

 

Vi offers a range of both prepaid and postpaid plans for its users. With a prepaid connection you must keep monitoring the balance and validity expiration, post which, all services are stopped.

However, with a postpaid connection you need not worry about maintaining phone balance. As you receive a detailed bill at the end of the cycle, you can track your expenses so there is no surprise discontinuation in the services. The Vi Max postpaid plans also include many additional perks such as data rollovers, individual or family connection plans and the option to choose your own benefits.

Vi Max Postpaid Plan Benefits:

  • Based on the plan selected you can enjoy some or all of these benefits.
  • Unlimited Calls & National Roaming
  • Bulk/Unlimited data options
  • Free night data & 200GB data roll over
  • Choose Subscriptions from Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar, Sony LIV, or SUN NXT
  • Access to Games & eSports in the Vi App
  • Discounts on Flight/Hotels & Airport Lounge Access with REDX plan

Tempted with all the exciting benefits? Head to the Vi website or App and get a new Vi postpaid connection today!

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frequently asked questions

The New Vi REDX 1101 comes loaded with Lifestyle & Entertainment benefits. Every benefit is of premium category, offering an uncompromising experience. Please visit plan benefits page on Vi App for details.

There is no exit fee if you move from any older version of REDX plan to the new one.

Exit Fee will be charged when if you move out of REDX plan ie. Postpaid to Prepaid, Port-Out, Disconnection or Plan change. This fee will be applicable if International Roaming benefit was availed in the last 1 year on REDX 1101 plan.

You can log on to Vi App and go to my accounts > Active plan benefits > claim benefits section. You will be able to activate the benefits available with your plan. Sign-up using registered Vi mobile number and log on to the respective app (Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime, etc.) using the same credentials.

 

  • It is a complimentary 12 month SonyLiv Premium (TV and mobile) subscription worth Rs999, available with REDX 1101 plan; wherein 1 month = 30 days.
  • This subscription works simultaneously on 2 devices and allows you to create up to 5 profiles.  

 It is a complimentary 6 month Eazydiner Prime subscription worth Rs 2190; wherein 1 month = 30 days. Get upto 50% discount at Premium restaurants & bars with this subscription and more!

It is a complimentary 1 year subscription; wherein you can avail a flat discount of Rs 450 on one way flight tickets and Rs 700 on round trip flights every month. 

  • It is a complimentary 7 days International Roaming pack worth Rs2999
  • It is available for free only once every year.

 

You can log on to Vi App and go to claim benefits. You will be able to activate International Roaming benefit if it is available with your plan. Select the start date and activate.

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