Reliance Jio has rolled out a new prepaid recharge plan priced at Rs 195, targeting cricket enthusiasts ahead of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy semi-finals.
This plan offers an ad-supported free JioHotstar subscription, ensuring seamless access to live cricket action and a diverse range of entertainment options.
What’s Included in the Rs 195 Prepaid Plan?
This add-on plan is designed to complement an existing prepaid base plan. Here’s what subscribers get:
- Free JioHotstar Subscription: 90-day access to an ad-supported JioHotstar plan.
- High-Speed Data: 15GB of 4G/5G data.
- Speed Reduction Post Limit: Once the data is consumed, speeds are reduced to 64kbps.
- Single-Device Streaming: JioHotstar access on one mobile device at 720p resolution.
Key Details:
- Plan Validity: 90 days
- Subscription Cost (Standalone): Rs 149 per month if purchased separately
- Prerequisite: Requires an active Jio prepaid base plan
Looking for More Data? Consider the Rs 949 Plan
For users who need more data and additional benefits, Jio also offers the Rs 949 prepaid recharge plan. It includes:
- Free JioHotstar Subscription (Ad-supported, 90 days)
- 2GB High-Speed Data per Day
- Unlimited Voice Calls
- 100 SMS Per Day
- Access to Jio Apps (JioCloud, JioTV, and more)
Jio’s Strategy: Capturing the Cricket Audience
Jio’s latest move demonstrates its focus on engaging India’s vast cricket-loving audience. While the paid subscription model initially sparked mixed reactions, the introduction of cricket-centric plans makes premium content more accessible. With the IPL season approaching, JioHotstar is likely to witness an influx of new subscribers.
For sports enthusiasts, free JioHotstar access bundled with a data pack provides an affordable and compelling option to enjoy live cricket without additional charges.
