Vi Launches Rs 35 Data Voucher With 1GB Data and 28 Days of OTT Access

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has introduced a new Rs 35 prepaid data voucher in India. It offers 1GB of 4G/5G data for seven days, along with access to two premium OTT platforms for 28 days through the Vi Movies & TV app.

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Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched a new data voucher in India that is designed to provide budget-friendly access to OTT services among prepaid subscribers. Available at a cost of Rs 35, the new data voucher includes 1GB of 4G/5G data plus free access to two OTT channels for 28 days via the Vi Movies & TV app.

While 1GB of data in itself does not seem too tempting, the fact that the voucher also provides access to premium OTT services makes it a more appealing package to consider. It might be a good offer for people who like to watch movies and TV series on their smartphones.

Vi Rs 35 Data Voucher Benefits and Validity

The current Vi vouchers cost Rs 35, and they are offered to customers with existing prepaid plans as an add-on option. They provide access to 1GB of either 4G or 5G data based on the device and the network of the user. The validity of the data benefit in the voucher is for a week. It means that if there is some unused data left, it will expire in seven days.

Still, the biggest advantage of the offer is 28 days of OTT benefits. Contrary to the data benefit, the streaming offers do not expire after seven days; they can be used for 28 days from the relevant activation period. Using this voucher, the customers will be able to access two premium OTT services from the two OTT services available via the Vi Movies & TV application. This app enables the customer to enjoy all kinds of entertainment in languages such as Hindi, English, and regional language. Some of the OTT services available for selection are Sony LIV, JioHotstar, Shemaroo, and Playflix which have K-drama content among others. The customer is free to pick any two OTT services and enjoy them for 28 days.

One thing that needs to be mentioned here is that the premium OTT services available using this voucher can only be accessed from mobile devices. For streaming content using a TV screen, customers may want to look at other options.

An Add-On Voucher, Not a Standalone Recharge Plan

One important point that the consumers must keep in mind before buying this Rs 35 voucher is that this is a data pack add-on and not a prepaid plan. What this implies is that users will need to have an active Vi prepaid recharge plan to enjoy the benefits of this plan.

For consumers having an active prepaid account, this is a cost-effective way of accessing two high-end OTT streaming platforms without having to subscribe to individual platforms. The provision of 1 GB data pack will be useful for browsing purposes while the user can utilize the data benefits from their prepaid plan or Wi-Fi connectivity for streaming.

The fact that there are only a few streaming platforms to choose from and no option for watching on the TV could limit the appeal of this plan.

Vi Rs 35 Voucher vs Jio and Airtel OTT Plans

However, Vi is not the sole telecom provider providing its customers with prepaid add-on plans that provide OTT entertainment services. Other companies such as Reliance Jio and Airtel also have prepaid vouchers and recharge plans, but the cost and bundled services differ significantly from each other.

In the case of Jio, one can buy a voucher worth Rs 103 that provides 5 GB data and 3 OTT bundles including regional, international and Hindi content. Thus, the validity period of the offer is 28 days and it is one more option for users who want to get more data and entertaining services.

In turn, Airtel provides a voucher which is more expensive, but at the same time offers more services. Airtel voucher costs Rs 200 and has 28 days validity period. This voucher includes access to Prime Video, Jio Hotstar, ZEE5 premium, Sony LIV, YouTube and more than 18 additional OTT apps through Airtel xstream play.

Is Vi's Rs 35 Data Voucher Worth It?

For Rs 35, the latest voucher from Vi is quite economical and will suit prepaid customers who want access to two high-quality OTT applications for 28 days without having to subscribe individually. The best thing about the voucher is that it combines both a low cost and decent streaming validity period. While the 1GB data benefit for seven days is limited, access to OTT is provided for the entire 28-day period.

But, Vi's new voucher is perfect only for those consumers who are okay with watching content through their smartphones and have two appropriate OTT applications in their repertoire. Customers who are interested in getting more data benefits and accessing a larger number of OTTs and TV channels might be more interested in the plans from Jio worth Rs 103 and Airtel worth Rs 200.

On the whole, Vi's voucher worth Rs 35 is a good budgetary offering by the operator. It is certainly not a substitute for a premium subscription service, but will definitely appeal to those customers who prefer to access content via mobile in an economical manner.