Reliance Jio has launched new Jio prepaid plans with a bundled Netflix subscription. The company already offers post-paid plans with a Netflix subscription, but this is the first time that a Netflix subscription will be available on a prepaid plan, which is a global first, said the company.
Jio can get get unrestricted Netflix access on recharging with the new Jio-Netflix prepaid plans that start at Rs. 1099 for the Netflix Mobile plan with 2 GB data per day, and the Rs. 1499 plan offers 3ﾠGB data per day. Both these offer 84 days of validity.
In comparison, a standard 2GB per day plan on Jio with 84 days validity costs Rs. 789, so you pay Rs. 310 more for Netflix Mobile plan, which costs Rs. 149 for 30 days.
The 3GB per day plan on Jio with 84 days validity costs Rs. 999, so you pay Rs. 500 more for the Netflix Basic plan, which costs Rs. 199 for 30 days.
| Plan MRP | Benefits | Validity |
| ₹1,099 | – Netflix (Mobile) – Unlimited 5G data with Jio Welcome Offer – 2 GB/day data – Unlimited Voice | 84 days |
| ₹1,499 | – Netflix (Basic) – large screen – Unlimited 5G data with Jio Welcome Offer – 3 GB/day data – Unlimited Voice |
These new Jio pre-paid plans should be available on Jio’s website, MyJio app and all existing checkpoints soon.
Commenting on the launch, Kiran Thomas, CEO, Jio Platforms Limited, said:
We are committed to bringing world-class services to our users. The launch of Netflix bundles with our prepaid plan is yet another step to demonstrate our resolve. Our partnership with global partners like Netflix has grown in strength and together we are creating use cases for rest of the world to follow.
Tony Zameczkowski, Vice President of APAC Partnerships for Netflix, said:
We are thrilled to expand our relationship with Jio. Over the years, we have launched a variety of successful local shows, documentaries and films which have been loved by audiences across India. Our collection of must-watch stories is growing and our new prepaid bundle partnership with Jio will give more customers access to this exciting line-up of Indian content as well as some incredible stories from around the world.