Reliance Jio drops these recharge plans offering Disney+Hotstar subscription

It is to be noted that the following IPL season will no longer be available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar because Viacom18 has now obtained those rights. Through TV18, Viacom18 is a part of Reliance Industries Limited.

Published on: Oct 14, 2022, 17:08:39 IST

By HT News Desk | Written by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar | Edited by Aryan Prakash

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Reliance Jio has withdrawn many of its prepaid plans which offered Disney + Hotstar Premium subscription. In a major setback to Jio users, the plans of ₹499, 601, 799, 1099, 333, 419, 583, 783 and 1199 have been dropped, reports the Hindustan Times' sister publication- Live Hindustan.

A woman checks her mobile phone as she walks past a mobile store of Reliance Jio, in Mumbai. (Reuters File)

It is to be noted that the following IPL season will no longer be available to be livestreamed on OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar because Viacom18 has now obtained those rights. Through TV18, Viacom18 is a part of Reliance Industries Limited.

Only two Reliance Jio recharge options still offer bundled services after nine plans with Disney + Hotstar subscriptions were suddenly dropped.

The only two plans in Jio's portfolio that still provide a free Disney + Hotstar subscription are plans priced at Rs. 1499 and Rs. 4199. Here we have detailed about the features of both the plans.

Benefits available in Jio’s ₹1499 plan

This plan of Jio comes with a validity of 84 days. In the plan, the company is offering 2 GB data every day for internet usage. Additionally, this prepaid plan includes daily 100 free SMSes to all networks in the country as well as unlimited calling. Along with a complimentary subscription to Disney + Hotstar, the company is also providing free access to Jio apps for this plan.

Benefits available in ₹4199 plan

This plan for Jio lasts for 365 days. The company offers 3 GB of data per day for internet use under this plan. Along with 100 free SMS per day, the telecom provider also includes unlimited calling to all networks. This plan includes a free subscription to Disney + Hotstar and you will also receive free access to Jio applications as part of this package. Notably, you will receive the complimentary subscription to Disney + Hotstar with either of these Jio plans for one year.

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