To capture the growing demand for OTT content during the Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament, Reliance Jio has introduced two new budget-friendly prepaid plans, including a 3-month Jiostar mobile subscription. The plans, priced at ₹195 and ₹949, aim to attract cricket fans and OTT enthusiasts with their cost-effective data packages.
Plan Details:
- ₹195 Plan:
- Validity: 90 days
- Data: 15GB 4G/5G data
- Benefits: 3-month JioHotstar mobile subscription
- ₹949 Plan:
- Validity: 84 days
- Data: 2GB per day with unlimited 5G data
- Additional Benefits: 100 SMS per day, unlimited calling, and 3-month JioHotstar mobile subscription
Competition from Vodafone Idea (Vi):
Vodafone Idea has also introduced competitive plans, such as:
- ₹151 Plan: 4GB data for 30 days + 3-month JioHotstar subscription
- ₹169 Plan: 8GB data for 30 days + 3-month JioHotstar subscription
- ₹469 Plan: 2.5GB data per day for 28 days, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day, and a 3-month JioHotstar subscription.
Future Competition: Reports suggest that Airtel and BSNL are planning to introduce similar plans with JioHotstar subscriptions soon.
Customer Appeal: The affordable pricing and additional benefits, especially during a major sports event, make Jio’s new plans highly attractive to cricket fans. The inclusion of JioHotstar subscriptions adds significant value to the packages, providing access to live cricket and other popular content.
Plan Comparison Table
| Operator | Plan Price | Data Benefits | Validity | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jio | ₹195 | 15GB 4G/5G | 90 days | 3-month JioHotstar subscription |
| Jio | ₹949 | 2GB/day + Unlimited 5G | 84 days | Unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day, 3-month JioHotstar subscription |
| Vodafone Idea | ₹151 | 4GB | 30 days | 3-month JioHotstar subscription |
| Vodafone Idea | ₹169 | 8GB | 30 days | 3-month JioHotstar subscription |
| Vodafone Idea | ₹469 | 2.5GB/day | 28 days | Unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day, 3-month JioHotstar subscription |
Total data benefits offered by Jio and Vodafone:
Jio vs. Vodafone Idea: Data War with OTT Perks
Jio’s new plans with 3-month JioHotstar subscriptions offer great value for OTT fans, especially during the Champions Trophy. Vodafone Idea’s similar offerings intensify the data battle, promising more choices for users. As Airtel and BSNL gear up with comparable plans, the competition is set to benefit consumers with affordable and high-data options.