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New SIM to Use 5G - a Requirement?

Published on: Jan 20, 2023

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5G - the new talk of the town! 

As 5G becomes prevalent, it paves the way for a new era of technology and connectivity. The fifth generation of wireless technology is set to drive industry performance leading transformation across platforms. Designed to connect everyone and everything, 5G will provide consumers with peak data speeds, more reliability, significantly improve video quality, and enable new user experiences. Let us look at some scenarios where the implementation of 5G will prove beneficial:

Potentials and Benefits of 5G:

  1. Seamless connectivity with notably increased bandwidth
  2. Low to no lag on video calls
  3. Immersive entertainment and higher processing power for an improved gaming experience
  4. Adaption of AR/VR across industries and enterprises to drive value for better engagement and conversions
  5. Autonomous connected cars, for enabling safer commutes
  6. Growth in IoT for the development of smart homes and cities

There is no question 5G will open the stage for incredible possibilities going ahead. However, with the building excitement, there is a wave of confusion concerning the 5G landscape and infrastructure. This confusion is impacting consumers' ability to understand what can be expected from 5G technology. Although awaiting for the new 5G service, some are worried about unknowns and requirements for 5G such as upgrading to a 5G-enabled smartphone, getting a new 5G SIM card, the availability of 5G SIM in India, and the impending costs. 

Do you need to buy a new SIM to use 5G?

Despite the fact that you might need to get a 5G-enabled mobile device to access 5G services, you do not require a new 5G SIM. Once you update to a 5G handset, your existing 4G SIM card will be sufficient to be able to use 5G on your mobile phones. 

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Is the Vi SIM 5G Ready?

Vi is constantly preparing its network for new 5G based applications that will help with greater network capacity requirements of customers. The Vi SIM cards are 5G capable and can be used with a 5G enabled handset to avail 5G services. Vi is 5G ready, thus post the Vi 5G launch you can use the existing Vi SIM cards. 

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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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