Vi review
Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Vi is a carrier eSIM for travellers leaving India who want one global pack instead of juggling regional and local SIMs. It covers 146 countries, carries unlimited data and instant activation, and starts at INR 501, so it suits people who want set-up handled by the carrier they already know.
Key facts
- Best for
- One global eSIM from an Indian carrier, bought before you fly.
- Price from
- ₹501↗
- Countries covered
- 146↗
- Unlimited data
- Yes↗
- Reference plan prices
- Daily pack Rs 749; prepaid IR service Rs 118; postpaid IR service Rs 149/month; 7-day IR pack worth Rs 2999↗
- 5G
- Yes↗
- Top-ups
- Yes↗
- Seller type
- Carrier↗
- Legal entity
- Vodafone Idea Limited↗
- Headquarters
- India↗
- Support channels
- Phone, Chat, Help-centre↗
- Region
- Global
- Features
- Unlimited data, 5G, Instant activation, Carrier plan
- Audience
- Short trips, Long trips
- Official website
- myvi.in
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 4 sources
Apps and profiles
Pros and cons
Pros
- Coverage spans 146 countries in a global footprint, wide enough for a multi-country trip.
- Unlimited data takes the guesswork out of heavy map, video and hotspot use.
- Sold by a carrier, so the roaming pack sits on a plan you already hold rather than a separate app-only product.
- Instant activation means the eSIM can be ready before departure.
Cons
- Entry price of INR 501 is well above the €5 median across the site.
- It is a carrier plan sold by Vodafone Idea Limited, so it is tied to one operator rather than an open marketplace.
- The eSIM sits alongside prepaid and postpaid roaming lines priced as a daily pack, a service charge or a weekly pack, so the cheapest route depends on which option you pick.
Who it suits
- Indian travellers who already use Vi and want roaming folded into the same account.
- People on a multi-country trip who would rather not buy a separate eSIM per region.
- Heavy data users who would rather not track a gigabyte allowance.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers buying from outside India, since the plan is a domestic carrier product.
- Price-led shoppers: eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99 and SimToIsrael at $25.
- Anyone needing a very wide country list, as Zwitchy covers 200 countries.
Where it works
Vi runs a global roaming footprint covering 146 countries, which is broad enough that most multi-country itineraries sit inside one pack. The service is 5G, so on a destination network that carries 5G you get the faster option, and on others you fall back as normal. As a carrier service, coverage follows the partner networks Vi uses abroad rather than a single network.
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Where Vi is available
- Available
- India
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Vi travel eSIM cost?+
Plans start at INR 501, and the roaming options are listed separately as a daily pack, a prepaid roaming service, a postpaid roaming service charged monthly, or a weekly pack. Which one costs least depends on how long you are away and whether you are on a prepaid or postpaid line.
Which countries does Vi roaming cover?+
The pack reaches 146 countries in a global footprint, so a trip that crosses several borders can stay on one eSIM. Destinations outside that list are not served by the pack.
Is the data allowance limited?+
The service is unlimited data, so there is no gigabyte ceiling to track on a long trip. Support runs on phone, chat and help centre if you want the fair-use detail confirmed before you travel.
Who runs Vi, and is it an independent eSIM seller?+
It is a carrier service from Vodafone Idea Limited, based in India, not a marketplace. The eSIM is sold as part of a carrier plan, which is why you can top up the same account rather than buying a separate product.
Does Vi roaming work on 5G abroad?+
Yes, the service supports 5G, so you get 5G where the destination network offers it and a slower connection elsewhere. Speed away from home still depends on the local network, not on the pack.
How do I get the eSIM before I fly?+
Activation is instant, so the eSIM is ready without waiting on delivery or shipping a physical card. You can add top ups to the same account if the balance runs low mid trip, and the pack starts at INR 501.
Who does the Vi travel eSIM suit?+
It suits short trips and long trips alike, particularly Indian travellers who already hold a Vi line and want roaming in the same account. It is aimed at both short and long audiences, with unlimited data and 146 countries covered.
Sources
- myvi.in checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Support channels
“Suman Towers, Plot No.18, Sector 11, Gandhinagar - 382011, Gujarat”
- myvi.in/about-us/home checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Seller type
“Vodafone Idea Limited's Vi is one of India's leading telecom service providers with a pan India presence.”
- myvi.in/international-roaming-packs checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Countries covered, Features, Reference plan prices, Region, Top-ups, Unlimited data
“we have packs to suit all kinds of trips - 1 day / 7 day packs for short trips and 10 day / 14 day / 28 day packs for longer holiday / stay abroad”
- myvi.in/postpaid/vi-postpaid-plans checked September 26, 2026
Backs: 5G, Price from
“unlimited 5G”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Price per GB from, Hotspot sharing.