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Vodafone AU international roaming in India: Prices and how to activate
Learn all about Vodafone international roaming in India, including the postpaid and prepaid plans, standard roaming rates, and the activation process.
If you are a Vodafone Australia customer heading to India, you can keep using your existing SIM card, as Vodafone roaming works in this country.
This guide covers all you need to know about Vodafone AU international roaming in India, including its postpaid and prepaid roaming plans, pay-as-you-go charges, and activation.
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Can you use Vodafone roaming in India?
Yes, Vodafone Australia roaming works in India for eligible customers. India is on the list of 100 eligible countries where Vodafone offers its $5 roaming. So, you won’t need to purchase an Indian SIM card, your phone will connect to a local partner in India, usually Vi (Vodafone Idea), and you can easily use data, make calls, or send SMS.
Vodafone AU $5 Roaming for India
Vodafone AU’s postpaid customers on eligible Vodafone Infinite, Plus Plan, or Vodafone Infinite Data Plan can use Vodafone India international roaming and pay $5 per day.
The Vodafone $5 roaming plan gives eligible customers the allowance touse data, make calls, or send SMS according to their plan up to 90 calendar days.
Overview of the plan:
- Price: $5 per day
- Includes: Use of your standard domestic data allowance, standard calls, and SMS according to your plan
- Duration: Access for up to 90 days per calendar year
- Important note: If you use up all the data allowance on your plan, an extra 1GB block may be automatically added for $5.
Vodafone prepaid international roaming add-on for India
Prepaid customers can also use Vodafone AU international roaming in India, but they do not receive $5 roaming. They should purchase an international roaming add-on before their trip. Without an add-on, they will be charged at the standard pay-as-you-go rates, which can drain your credit quickly.
The international add-ons are divided into three plans:
| Price | Duration | Data | Standard Talk | Standard SMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 1-Day plan | 1 GB | 100 Min (incoming and outgoing) | 100 international texts |
| $15 | 3-Day plan | 3 GB | 150 Min (incoming and outgoing) | 150 international texts |
| $35 | 7-Day plan | 7 GB | 350 Min (incoming and outgoing) | 250 international texts |
If your plan expires or you use up all inclusions, you can use the My Vodafone app to purchase another add-on. And if you run out of data, you will be automatically charged on PAYG rates, which are deducted from your My Credit balance. So, make sure you have enough credits if this happens.
Note: If you are not sure how much data you need during your trip, use our data usage calculator to estimate your daily consumption.
Vodafone pay-as-you-go roaming rates for India
If you are not on an eligible postpaid plan to use the $5 roaming or haven’t purchased an international roaming add-on, the standard PAYG roaming rates will apply.
The rates are the same for both postpaid and prepaid customers. But their payment methods differ.
- Postpaid customers will pay the charges on their monthly bill.
- Prepaid customers should pay from their “My Credits”. If it’s empty, they can’t use roaming anymore. You can use the My Vodafone app to recharge your credits.
Here are the pay-as-you-go rates:
- Data: $1.00 per MB.
- Calls: $1.00 per minute.
- SMS/MMS: $0.75 per message.
Warning: If you frequently use data-heavy apps like Instagram or Snapchat, you can easily use 100 MB in a day. At $1 per MB rates, you will have to pay up to $100 per day. It’s more cost-effective to purchase an eSIM for your trip to India.
How to activate Vodafone international roaming for India
Both postpaid and prepaid customers can use the My Vodafone app to activate Vodafone India international roaming.
Postpaid users
Postpaid customers should check their plan on the app to make sure they are eligible to use Vodafone India international roaming:
- Go to the My Vodafone app.
- Check your current plan.
- If you are on an eligible plan, it usually activates automatically when usage begins.
- Just turn on data roaming in phone settings once in India.
Prepaid users
Prepaid customers can purchase a roaming add-on following these steps:
- Open the My Vodafone app.
- Go to Add-ons/ Extras and select one of the packs.
- Enable data roaming in phone settings while in India.
- You can also purchase an add-on or recharge them by sending a text to 1511 with the relevant add-on code. But using the app is still the most convenient way.
Notes:
- Ensure you have sufficient credits in your My Credits account. If your data packs are depleted, your usage will automatically switch to PAYG rates, which will use your credits.
- Also, make sure you have the latest version of the My Vodafone app on your phone, as it’s the best way to purchase another roaming add-on or check your balance.
- Before departure, check to see whether international roaming is active on your app and phone. Failure to do so may result in charges at Pay-As-You-Go rates upon arrival at your destination.
Stay connected in India with Holafly
Vodafone India international roaming allows you to use your existing SIM card while in India. But for some reason, you may look for another option with more flexibility. Holafly eSIM is the perfect alternative to Vodafone in India, offering unlimited data, flexible plan durations, reliable coverage, and 24/7 customer support.
Holafly India eSIM offers daily plans from 1 day to 90 days, ranging from AUD$15 to $5.36 per day. The more days you stay in India, the cheaper the eSIM’s daily prices get. So, if you plan a long trip, it will be the most affordable option.
If you plan to travel to another destination right after India, you can use the Holafly Plans, which is a monthly subscription with coverage in 170+ destinations, an ideal choice for digital nomads, remote workers, and frequent travellers.
Avoid excessive roaming fees
Don't get caught out by data roaming charges in India. Use local networks at local rates.
Disclaimer: The data in this article is accurate as of April 30, 2026, and is subject to change.
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