Dumb phones that work on Vi (Vodafone Idea)
We've confirmed 5 phones make calls on Vi (Vodafone Idea).
- 2G: On. Vi still runs 2G and hasn't announced a date to close it. It has closed 3G in some circles (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Mumbai, Kolkata and Andhra Pradesh by January 2024) and aimed to finish by March 2025.
- 3G: Switching off. Switch-off date: not confirmed. When 2G and 3G switch off
- 4G calling for phones they didn't sell: Enabled for any capable phone. Vi says every handset launched after 1 January 2020 is VoLTE compatible, once VoLTE is switched on.
| Phone | Verdict | Price |
|---|---|---|
| HMD 105 4G | Works | from ₹2,599 |
| Nokia 106 4G | Works | from ₹2,599 |
| HMD 110 4G | Works | from ₹2,799 |
| Nokia 2660 Flip (2022) | Works | from ₹5,160 |
| HMD 105 | Works (on 2G) | from ₹1,079 |
We've left out 1 phone we can't confirm work on Vi (Vodafone Idea).
Questions about Vi (Vodafone Idea)
Do dumb phones work on Vi (Vodafone Idea)?
Yes. We've confirmed 5 phones make calls on Vi (Vodafone Idea), including HMD 105 4G, Nokia 106 4G and HMD 110 4G.
Do flip phones work on Vi (Vodafone Idea)?
Yes. We've confirmed this flip phone makes calls on Vi (Vodafone Idea): Nokia 2660 Flip (2022).
Can I use a phone I bought somewhere else on Vi (Vodafone Idea)?
Yes, if it can make calls over 4G (VoLTE): Vi (Vodafone Idea) turns on 4G calling for any phone that supports it. Vi says every handset launched after 1 January 2020 is VoLTE compatible, once VoLTE is switched on.