Networks in India

Smaller networks run on one of the big networks. Phone compatibility mostly depends on which one.

Of the 6 simple phones we list, these networks have the most confirmed to make calls: Airtel (5), Vi (Vodafone Idea) (5), Jio (1).

2G and 3G switch-off dates in India

Network	Uses	Phones confirmed
Airtel	Own masts	5
Jio	Own masts	1
Vi (Vodafone Idea)	Own masts	5

“Confirmed” means we've confirmed the phone makes calls on that network today. Smaller networks often keep their own list of approved phones, so they can have fewer than the network they run on. See which phones work on which network