New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Friday introduced free international roaming on select postpaid, prepaid and enterprise plans, allowing eligible customers to stay connected across more than 170 countries without purchasing a separate roaming pack.

The move comes amid growing competition among telecom operators to add value to premium plans.

Bharti Airtel has recently partnered with Apple to bundle iCloud+, Apple TV and Apple Arcade with its Rs.999 and higher postpaid plans, without increasing tariffs.

Vi is offering the benefit for up to three international trips a year, with international data quotas and outgoing calling allowances varying by plan. Vi said the offering can result in savings of up to Rs.9,000 annually for ...