The Reliance-Star joint venture recently launched the JioHotstar streaming platform, combining the massive content libraries of JioCinema and Disney+Hotstar. Telecom operators have also updated their plans with the respective OTT bundles. Here are the latest JioHotstar recharge plans in Airtel, Jio, and Vi.
JioHotstar Plans in Airtel: Prepaid
Airtel has three prepaid plans that come bundled with a JioHotstar subscription. These are available on the Airtel Thanks app, and third-party recharge platforms.
| Plan Price | Benefits | Plan Validity | JioHotstar Validity |
| Rs 398 | 2GB/day, unlimited calling, 100 daily SMS | 28 days | 1 month |
| Rs 1029 | 2GB/day, unlimited calling, 100 daily SMS | 90 days | 3 months |
| Rs 3999 | 2.5GB/day, unlimited calling, 100 daily SMS | 365 days | 12 months |
JioHotstar Plans in Airtel: Postpaid
Airtel also has four postpaid plans with multiple OTT subscriptions, which include JioHotstar.
| Monthly Rental | Benefits | JioHotstar Validity | Other OTT apps |
| Rs 499* | 40GB data, unlimited calling, 100 daily SMS | 6 months |
Airtel Xstream Play
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| Rs 599* | 75GB data, unlimited calling, 100 daily SMS | 12 months | |
| Rs 999* | 100Gb data, unlimited calling, 100 daily SMS | 12 months |
Netflix (Basic),
Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play |
| Rs 1199* | Unlimited 5G and calling, 100 daily SMS | 12 months |
*18% GST extra is chargeable on all postpaid plans.
JioHotstar Plans in Jio
Despite Jio being a partner of the JioHotstar platform, the telecom operator only offers one prepaid plan with a bundled subscription Unfortunately, no postpaid plan is available with JioHotstar in Jio.
| Plan Price | Benefits | Plan Validity | JioHotstar Validity |
| Rs 949 | 2GB/day, unlimited 5G and calling, 100 daily SMS | 84 days | 3 months |
The Rs 949 prepaid plan is available in the MyJio app, website, and third-party apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, etc.
JioHotstar Plans in Vi: Prepaid
Vi offers three prepaid recharges with a JioHotstar subscription. The telco also has two data packs with the same OTT bundle, but these require an active base plan to function. All recharges are available on the Vi app, website, and third-party platforms.
| Plan Price | Benefits | Plan Validity | JioHotstar Validity |
| Rs 151 | 4GB data only (Base Plan Needed) | 30 days |
3 months
|
| Rs 169 | 8GB data only (Base Plan Needed) | 30 days | |
| Rs 469 | 2.5GB/day, unlimited calling, 100 daily SMS | 28 days | |
| Rs 994 | 2GB/day, unlimited calling, 100 daily SMS | 84 days | |
| Rs 3699 | 2GB/day, unlimited calling, 100 daily SMS | 365 days | 1 Year |
JioHotstar Plans in Vi: Postpaid
Vi also has four postpaid plans with multiple OTT subscription bundles, that include JioHotstar. Here are all the plans:
| Monthly Rental | Benefits | JioHotstar Validity | Other OTT apps |
| Rs 451 | 50GB data, unlimited calling, 3000 monthly SMS |
1 Year
(Monthly rental should remain active) |
Choose any 1: JioHotstar, SonyLIV, Sun NXT
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| Rs 551 | 90GB data, unlimited calling, 3000 monthly SMS |
Choose any 2: JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, Sun NXT, Swiggy One
|
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| Rs 751 | 150GB data, unlimited calling, 3000 monthly SMS |
Choose any 3: JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, Sun NXT, Swiggy One
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| Rs 1201 | Unlimited data and calling, 3000 monthly SMS |
Netflix Basic, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, Sun NXT, Swiggy One
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JioHotstar: The Ultimate Merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar
JioHotstar will include all the movies, web series, live sports, and other events from both JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. This includes international content from HBO, Disney, Paramount, and many other partners. The platform will also stream the Indian Premiere League (IPL). WPL, Pro Kabaddi League, English Premiere League, Wimbledon, and many other sporting events.
JioHotstar has emerged to become India’s largest streaming platform for movies, shows and sports. Instead of launching a new app, the joint venture has rebranded the Disney+Hotstar app to JioHotstar. Existing paid subscribers of both apps will seamlessly be migrated to JioHotstar Premium. You can check all tiers of JioHotstar here.
FAQs
Which telecom operator offers the cheapest recharge with a JioHotstar subscription?
Airtel’s Rs 398 prepaid recharge is the most affordable telecom plan in India with the JioHotstar bundle.
How many devices are supported on JioHotstar mobile plan?
The JioHotstar mobile plan only supports one screen. It can only be used on a smartphone, and cannot be used to stream content on a desktop or TV.
Will JioHotstar be free?
JioHotstar comes with a free ad-supported tier that lets you stream selected content without a paid subscription.
Will IPL be free on JioHotstar?
JioHotstar has not confirmed whether IPL streaming is free or not. As a report from Reuters, IPL 2025 could require a premium subscription.
