Vi Rolls Out India’s First Recharge-linked Handset Theft & Loss Insurance Plan

Vi, India's leading telecom operator, today announced the launch of industry-first handset theft & loss insurance plans, specifically for prepaid customers across both iOS and Android devices.

- R Media News

This unique offering is available with select prepaid recharge packs to address a key customer concern of losing a smartphone that remains largely uncovered by traditional damageonly insurance policies. As per a report published by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) in May 2025, about 85.5 percent of households own at least one smartphone. As per an industry report, the handset insurance market is projected to reach $2.6 billion this year, growing at ne