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What is Mobile Data & How does it Work?

Published on: Jan 12, 2024

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The surge in digital initiatives, has led to a remarkable increase in data consumption across the country. From browsing social media to streaming videos and working even while commuting, the need for a reliable and uninterrupted internet connection has never been more crucial. Whether you are a creator, an online gamer, or a professional striving for productivity, being connected is essential and convenient. Mobile data has emerged as the best aid for seamless internet connectivity on-the-go. Did you ever wonder what exactly is mobile data?

What is Mobile Data & How does it Work?

When you use your smartphone to browse the web, stream videos, send emails, or use any online application, you are consuming mobile data. Mobile data allows you to access the internet almost anywhere, as long as there is cellular network coverage. Mobile data is the digital information transmitted between mobile devices, such as smartphones or tablets, and the internet via a network of towers and infrastructure that allows mobile devices to connect wirelessly.

Mobile data is provided by telecom network operators and users pay for it as part of their mobile service plans. Vi offers a diverse range of data plans for all user needs. 

Vi Prepaid Plans with Mobile Data:

  • Unlimited Calling Plans:

  • Almost all unlimited calling plans include daily/ bulk data quotas along with unlimited calls and many extra data offers.

  • Hero Unlimited Plans:

  • All the Hero Unlimited plans include tons of data benefits such as unlimited data from 12 am to 6am, weekend data rollover, and up to 2 gb of backup data every month.

  • Add-on Data plans:  

  • Starting from 1GB data or 100 GB data to unlimited night data, these add-on data plans are ideal for users looking for additional data that can be added on top of any service validity plans.

Visit the Vi Prepaid plans page and browse through the different packs to select a suitable pack basis your requirements.

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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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