Recharge plans in the telecom industry have undergone changes recently, leading to the emergence of terms like "No Service Validity" or "NA Validity." These terms often confuse customers, who wonder about their significance. In this article, we aim to provide a clearer understanding of what No Service Validity means and other related information.
What is No Service Validity Means?
When you have to recharge your number of any operator such as VI (Vodafone & Idea), Airtel, etc., then you need to visit the mobile recharge service platform like VI app, Airtel app, Phonepe, etc. There appear various types of plans, but in some of the plans, No Service Validity or NA Validity appears. These types of plans are talk time – top-up vouchers or only data packs.
If you recharge a no-service validity plan in your mobile number, then it will work only if there is a service validity plan; otherwise, you can't use the NA validity plan. Mostly, the No Service Validity plans of VI and Airtel are like ₹10, ₹20, ₹30, ₹50, ₹100, and ₹500, in which the customer gets the talk time or data plan.
It was working previously without having any other service validity recharge, but recently, they have changed their plans, which require a service validity plan to use these types of NA validity plans. Also, you would not be able to make a call to anyone even if you have a No Service Validity plan until and unless the number is not recharged with the service validity plan. It means outgoing and incoming calls would also not be able to occur if there is a No Service Validity plan. NA Validity recharge plans can only be availed in the presence of an active service validity recharge plan.
What is Validity NA Means in Recharge of VI or Airtel?
The full form of NA is Not Applicable, which means validity is not applicable in these plans, which are for unlimited usage, as there is no expiry date for the plan. However, there is no benefit in doing an NA validity recharge as it would not work if there is no service validity recharge plan. Because you need to do the service validity recharge plan, which is mandatory to use the services, there is no need for a double recharge.
When you put your VI (Vodafone & Idea) number for recharge on the recharging platform, then there shows No Validity, and for Airtel numbers, NA validity shows. Other different terms are related to it, which you need to understand. They are:
- Service Validity Plan
- Existing Validity Plan
- No Outgoing SMS Plan
What is Service Validity Recharge?
The service validity recharge is a plan in which the services are provided to you but for a limited validity. Every unlimited recharge plan is a service validity recharge plan, and most talk time plans are also service validity plans. It means until and unless the service validity recharge plan is not active on your number, then you would not be able to use any services. Even incoming calls would also not work on your number. So, it is mandatory to recharge your phone number with the service validity recharge plan to keep your phone number working. No service validity or NA Validity service plans would work in the presence of a service validity recharge plan.
What is a No Outgoing SMS Recharge Plan?
In the No Outgoing SMS recharge plan, you cannot send a message to anyone if that plan is recharged on your phone number. So, if you recharge the plan in which No outgoing SMS appears, then the SMS cannot be sent to anyone using your number. And if you need to send an SMS, then you need to recharge another plan in which you get outgoing SMS. But you can easily receive messages from anyone if the No outgoing SMS plan is recharged. Except for outgoing messages, you would be e able to avail of all other services like the internet and calls according to the recharge e-plan.
What is the Existing Validity Plan Recharge?
The existing validity plan is something similar to the No service validity plan or NA Validity Plan, but they are not the same. The existing validity plan would only work and remain valid until your current service validity recharge plan. It means when your service validity recharge plan expires, the existing validity plan would also expire, even if there is talk time data or talk time.
For example, if you have recharged your Airtel number with ₹209, which has a validity of 21 days, and you have used it for 19 days with 2 days left for expiration if you recharge the existing validity plan of ₹58 (3GB Data pack), it will only work until the validity of your ₹209 recharged plan. After that, the existing validity plan would be expired.
Service Validity vs. No Service Validity
Frequently Asked Questions
When should you recharNo-Servicervice Validity plan?
You should recharge a No Service Validity plan when your service validity recharge plan has reached its expiration date, but the services are still being consumed or the daily data pack is limited on any given day.Why should you not recharge an NA Validity service?
Recharging an NA Validity service is not recommended because even if you recharge it, you still need to recharge a service validity plan to continue using all services like calls, internet, and SMS.What is the minimum service validity recharge plan for VI?
To keep all services active on your VI (Vodafone and Idea) number, the minimum recharge required is ₹79. This plan offers stalk time and a 200MB data pack but no outgoing SMS services.What is the minimum service validity recharge plan for Airtel?
To keep all services active on your Airtel number, the minimum recharge required is ₹99, which offers stalk time and a 200MB data pack. It is the mandatory recharge plan for Airtel operators to keep all services enabled.How to find the service validity recharge plan for VI?
To find the best service validity recharge plan for your VI (Vodafone and Idea) number, follow these steps:- Install the VI application on your smartphone from the Play Store or App Store.
- Log in with your VI number.
- Tap on the Recharge option at the bottom.
- Enter your VI number.
- Select the best service validity plan.
- Make the payment, and the recharge will be done.
How to see the service validity plan for Airtel?
To find the best Airtel service validity recharge plan, follow these steps:- Install the Airtel Thanks app and log in with your number.
- Tap on the recharge option and then click on "Mobile Recharge."
- Enter your number and select the best plan from the list.
In conclusion, we hope this comprehensive article has provided you with a better understanding of No Service Validity and NA Validity plans. Remember to recharge your mobile number with a service validity plan to ensure the uninterrupted usage of all services. Stay informed and choose the most suitable plan for your needs.
