Jio vs Airtel: If you do not use OTT platforms daily and only watch something occasionally, then spending money on subscription every month can seem a bit heavy.
Jio vs Airtel: If you do not use OTT platforms daily and just watch something occasionally, then spending money on subscription every month can seem a bit heavy. In such a situation, telecom operators like Jio and Airtel have tried to benefit the users by adding free OTT access to their recharge plans. The purpose of these plans is to give you the fun of entertainment along with your mobile recharge, that too without extra charge. Let’s know which operator is offering a better OTT combo between Jio and Airtel.
Glimpse of Jio’s OTT plans
Jio has launched many such prepaid recharge packs which offer free subscription of popular streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Lite and JioHotstar.
Jio Netflix plans
Rs 1299 plan: Netflix (Mobile), JioHotstar Mobile/TV (90 days), 50GB JioAICloud storage, 2GB data/day, unlimited calling and 84 days validity.
Rs 1799 plan: Same benefits as above but data limit is 3GB/day.
Jio Amazon Prime plans
Rs 1029 plan: 84 days access to Prime Lite, 2GB/day data, unlimited 5G and calling.
JioHotstar plans
Rs 100 Vasa plan: 5GB data and 90 days of JioHotstar access.
Rs 195 plan: 15GB data and same subscription validity.
Rs 949 plan: 2GB/day data, unlimited calling and 84 days of Hotstar access.
Details of Airtel’s entertainment plans
Airtel is also offering great plans with platforms like Netflix, Hotstar, Zee5 and Amazon Prime.
Airtel Netflix plans
Rs 279 plan: Netflix Basic, 1GB data, Hotstar, Zee5, Xstream Play – validity 30 days.
Rs 598 plan: 2GB/day data, same OTT benefits and 28 days validity.
Rs 1729 plan: 2GB/day data, Netflix, Hotstar (3 months), Zee5 (84 days), Xstream – validity 84 days.
Rs 1798 plan: 3GB/day data, Netflix, unlimited calling and 84 days validity.
Airtel Hotstar plans
Prices start from Rs 398 and go up to Rs 1029. All plans include Hotstar, daily data, unlimited calls and SMS.
Airtel Prime plans
There are two options available for Rs 838 and Rs 1199 which include Amazon Prime Lite and other telecom facilities for 84 days.
Jio vs Airtel: Who offers more benefits?
If we talk about overall value, there is more inclination towards Airtel. It is offering many services like Netflix, Hotstar, Zee5 and Xstream together at a low price. Airtel is ahead in Netflix packaging as it offers many options starting from Rs 279 to Rs 1798. Airtel also wins in Amazon Prime with cheaper options of Rs 838 and Rs 1199, while Jio has only one option of Rs 1029. But for those who want only Hotstar at a low price, Jio’s Rs 100 and Rs 195 plans are unmatched.
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