Vodafone Idea (Vi) has delivered a significant blow to its prepaid subscribers by discontinuing the popular 'Vi Guarantee Extra Data' program, while this initiative, initially launched in May 2024 as a limited-period offer, is no longer available, leaving millions of users who benefited from free high-speed data disappointed. The decision directly impacts users who were receiving up to 130GB of additional data through this scheme.
Understanding the Vi Guarantee Extra Data Program
The 'Vi Guarantee Extra Data' program was introduced by Vodafone Idea to enhance the data. Experience for its 5G smartphone users and customers who had recently upgraded to new 4G smartphones. The core objective was to provide these users with supplementary data to complement their existing plans. According to Telecom Talk, the program offered a total of 130GB of guaranteed extra data over a year. This data was automatically credited to the user's account in increments of 10GB every 28 days for 13 consecutive cycles. Users could conveniently access and monitor their extra data through the Vi app, making it a easy benefit for eligible subscribers.
Impact on User Data Benefits
The discontinuation of this program means a direct loss for all users who were availing its benefits. As detailed, the offer provided users with 130GB of additional data annually, distributed as 10GB monthly credits over 13 months. With the program now terminated, subscribers will no longer receive this substantial extra data. This represents a significant setback for customers who relied on this free data to augment their daily usage, especially those on daily data unlimited plans priced at ₹239 or higher. The absence of this extra data might necessitate users to purchase additional. Data packs or upgrade to higher-tier plans to meet their data consumption needs.
Eligibility and Offer Conditions
At its launch, the 'Vi Guarantee Extra Data' offer was specifically valid for users who purchased daily data unlimited plans priced at ₹239 or more. It was exclusively designed for Vi subscribers with 5G smartphones and those who had recently upgraded to a new 4G smartphone, while this strategic move by the company aimed to attract and retain users with newer devices by providing them with a superior data experience. To avail the benefits, users were required to use the Vi app, where the extra data was automatically credited, simplifying the process for eligible customers.
Geographical Limitations of the Offer
It's important to note that the 'Vi Guarantee Extra Data' offer wasn't universally available across India. Upon its launch, Vi had specified that the offer was accessible to all 5G and new 4G smartphone users nationwide, with the exception of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, North East, and Odisha, while customers in these particular states were excluded from this additional data benefit from the outset. Because of this, for subscribers in these regions, the program's discontinuation doesn't introduce any new change, as they weren't eligible for the offer in the first place.
Discontinuation of 2G User Benefits as Well
In addition to the 'Vi Guarantee Extra Data' program, Vodafone Idea has also ceased the 'Vi Guarantee Program' initiated for prepaid customers using 2G handsets, while this program, launched in July 2025 (likely a typo for 2024 or earlier), offered two days of extra validity on unlimited voice recharges priced at ₹199 and above. Under this scheme, users received a total of 24 days of additional validity annually. Neither the 'Vi Guarantee Program' nor the 'Extra Data Benefit' is currently listed on the company's app or website, clearly indicating that both schemes have been terminated, while this move could signify a shift in the company's promotional strategies or a measure to reduce operational costs, directly impacting its customer base.
