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The voice-based less recharge option works via Vodafone Idea’s Smart Connect retailer app. 3q2a15

By Abhik Sengupta | Updated: 14 May 2020 13:46 IST

Vodafone Idea Prepaid Customers Can Now Use Voice-Based Recharge Option at Retail Outlets

Vodafone Idea recently relaunched its double data offer on a pan-India basis 2x1866

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Vodafone Idea with the feature hopes to curb the spread of coronavirus
Customers usually type in their prepaid number in retailer’s phone
Voice-based feature s Hindi and English language

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Vodafone Idea is introducing a voice-based less recharge option for Vodafone and Idea prepaid customers that can be used at retail outlets. Although the company offers recharge option to prepaid s through the respective Vodafone and Idea apps, many customers still rely on retailers for recharging their prepaid mobile number. With the voice-based recharge option, the company is looking at ways to curb the spread of novel coronavirus. The voice-based less recharge option works via Vodafone Idea's Smart Connect retailer app that retailers use to recharge Vodafone and Idea s.

How does the voice-based less recharge option at retail stores work? 3h4723

Typically, when a Google voice assistant on Vodafone Idea's Smart Connect retailer app. The company claims that the Google voice-enabled feature on the app will be able to capture the command (or the prepaid mobile number in the case) from a distance of up to ten feet.

Additionally, Vodafone Idea stated that the voice-based recharge feature s both English and Hindi languages and "can take commands of mobile number in different variations as well." More languages will be rolled out in a phased manner, the company said. As mentioned, the development from the company comes at a time when other companies are looking at ways to resume operations whilst keeping social distancing norms in mind. The central government recently coronavirus pandemic.

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"As retail outlets in various Orange and Green zones across the country start to open, Vodafone Idea is ensuring complete implementation of social distancing protocol at its stores," Vodafone Idea said in a statement. “In order to facilitate less recharges, Smart Connect is now enabled with voice-based recharge feature and is available at all Vodafone Idea own stores and multi-branded stores.”

Vodafone Idea Relaunches Double Data Offer on Pan-India Basis

Meanwhile, Vodafone Idea recently relaunched its double data offer on a pan-India basis. According to the company, double data offer brings 2GB of additional high-speed daily data benefits with the Rs. 299, Rs. 449, and Rs. 699 prepaid plans for all telecom circles.

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