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Prepaid Family

Vi Prepaid Family – FAQ

  1. What is Vi Prepaid Family?

    Vi Prepaid Family is a first-in-the-country proposition where eligible prepaid users can create a family group and add members in their family. All family members can enjoy family benefits like sharing data, recharge discounts and other exclusive offers subject to eligibility and applicable terms and conditions https://www.myvi.in/prepaid-tnc

     

  2. How can I create a prepaid family Or how do I add family members?

    Open the Vi App and click the “Family” tab on the home page. Select “Create Family”, choose a number from your contacts or enter it manually and complete OTP verification to add the member.

     

  3. How many members can be added to a family?

    A Vi Prepaid Family can have up to 4 members, including the primary member. Once added, a member cannot leave the family for 90 days from the date of addition.

     

  4. Who can create a Vi Prepaid Family?

    Any eligible Vi prepaid customer across India can create a Vi Prepaid Family through the Vi App and invite other eligible Vi prepaid numbers to join. The customer who creates the family is the primary member, and the members added are the secondary members.

     

  5. Is member consent required to join a family?

    Yes. A member can join a Vi Prepaid Family only after completing OTP verification.

     

  6. Can a postpaid number be added to a prepaid family?

    No. Only Vi prepaid numbers can be added to a Vi Prepaid Family. Postpaid numbers cannot join.

     

  7. Can non-Vi numbers be added to a Vi Prepaid Family?

    If you wish to add a non-Vi number to your Vi family, the number must be first ported to Vi and then you may add the number to your Vi family.

     

  8. Can a mobile number belong to more than one family?

    No. A mobile number can be part of only one prepaid family at a time.

     

  9. How can a member leave or be removed from the family?

    The primary member can remove a family member after OTP verification from that member, through Vi App. A secondary member can also leave the Vi Prepaid Family through the Vi App by completing OTP verification.

     

  10. What happens if a member is removed or exits?

    The member will no longer be part of the Vi Prepaid Family and must manage their prepaid services independently. Family benefits will no longer apply.

     

  11. What is the minimum family size?

    A Vi Prepaid Family must have at least 2 members, including the primary member, to remain active. If the family size falls below the minimum requirement, the Vi Prepaid Family will be dissolved.

     

  12. What happens if the family gets dissolved?

    If the Vi Prepaid Family is dissolved, each member’s eligible plan benefits will continue until expiry. However, family benefits such as data sharing, recharge discounts and any other family offers will no longer be available.

     

  13. Can family members share data with each other?

    Yes. Eligible members can use data sharing to transfer data to other members in the same Vi Prepaid Family.

     

  14. How does data transfer between family members work?

    Eligible Vi Prepaid Family members can voluntarily transfer available data to another member in the same Vi Prepaid Family. A member can transfer 500 MB at a time, and the shared data is valid until 11:59 PM on the same day.

    Data sharing is allowed once a day, up to 2 times a week and 4 times in a calendar month.

     

  15. What are the criteria for data sharing among family members?
    • You must have at least 600 MB available in your main data bucket i.e. fixed-data bucket or daily-data bucket.
    • Data can be transferred only from eligible main data balance. Add-on Data Packs, promotional packs, weekend data rollover, Data Delight, OTT-linked, or other excluded balances may not be shareable. 
    • Data from multiple buckets cannot be combined in one transfer.
    • If you are active on an Unlimited data pack with service validity then you can share data up to the commercial usage policy limit
    • Both sender and receiver need to have an active service validity pack for sharing If the sender or receiver does not have active service validity then data sharing will not be available on the Family dashboard.

     

  16. Which Data cannot be shared under Vi Prepaid family?

    The following data balances cannot be shared under Vi Prepaid Family:

    1. Add-on data pack balance
    2. Free data available under Super Hero plans, such as unlimited data from 12 AM to 12 PM
    3. Night free data available under Hero plans, such as unlimited night data from 12 AM to 6 AM
    4. Weekend data rollover and Data Delight benefits
    5. Unlimited add-on data packs without service validity
    6. Add-on data received as part of OTT plans

     

  17. How will the receiver know that data has been transferred?

    The receiving member will be notified through an in-app notification and SMS.

     

  18. Does data sharing work across locations and states in India (or telecom circles)?

    Yes. Data can be shared within the prepaid family across any location in India and is not limited by states/telecom circles.

     

  19. Will all members be able to see family usage on the Family Dashboard?

    All the Family members can access the Family Dashboard by clicking the “Family” tab on the Vi App home page. It will help you to:

    • Add/ remove family members (only Primary member)
    • View family member data balances and pack validity
    • Monitor member usage
    • Transfer data (where applicable)
    • Manage recharges

     

  20. Will I receive reminders before expiry?

    Yes. Vi may send reminders through app notifications, SMS, or other communication channels before your plan expires.

     

  21. Can the family primary member be changed?

    No. The primary member cannot be changed. If the primary member exits or deactivates his number, the Vi Prepaid Family will be dissolved.

     

  22. Why am I unable to create or join a family?

    You may not be able to create or join a family if:

    • Your number is not an active Vi prepaid connection
    • OTP verification failed
    • Eligibility criteria not met

     

  23. Where can I manage my Prepaid Family?

    You can create, view, and manage your Vi Prepaid Family only through the Vi App.

     

  24. What recharge discount can I get through Vi Family Benefits?

    Prepaid family members can avail discounts on Unlimited Packs with Service Validity and Data Packs above ₹99 via the Vi App.

     

  25. How do I avail the discount?

    Recharge through the Vi App and apply the eligible Family Benefit offer displayed during checkout.

     

  26. Can I use the discount on any channel?

    No, the offer is applicable only on eligible recharges made through the Vi App.

     

  27. Can the discount offer change?

    Yes, offer value, eligibility, validity, and applicable packs may vary and will be communicated through the Vi App or approved Vi channels.

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