Jio and Netflix Join Forces to Offer Prepaid Plans
On Friday, Jio Platforms, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, revealed its collaboration with Netflix. As a result, Jio will now include Netflix subscriptions in certain prepaid plans. Previously, Netflix was only available with Jio Postpaid and Jio Fiber plans, making Jio the first telecom provider to offer Netflix subscriptions with prepaid plans. This move allows Jio’s 400 million prepaid subscribers to access Netflix content without any extra subscription fees.
Jio-Netflix partnership announced
Announcing this prepaid package partnership, Kiran Thomas, CEO, Jio Platforms Limited said, “Launching Netflix packages on our prepaid plan is yet another step to demonstrate our resolve. Our partnership with global partners like Netflix has strengthened and together we are creating use cases for the rest of the world to follow.”
Netflix is one of the leading streaming services in the world and apart from global content like Money Heist, Squid Game, Stranger Things and more, it also offers curated content for Indian viewers in local languages. Delhi Crime, Lust Stories and RRR are some of the most popular Netflix shows and movies in the country. Netflix plans in India start at Rs. 149 per month, which offers 480p streaming on mobile only. On the other hand, Rs. 649 per month is the most expensive plan, where you can stream 4K and HDR quality and streaming support for all devices. But thanks to Jio’s prepaid plans, users can now watch all the content for free.
Speaking about this partnership, Tony Zameczkowski, VP of APAC Partnerships at Netflix, said: “We are thrilled to expand our relationship with Jio. Our collection of stories is growing, and our new prepaid bundle partnership with Jio will give more customers access to this exciting selection of content from India, as well as incredible stories from around the world.
Jio Prepaid Netflix Plan
1. Rs. 1099 Pack – This Jio prepaid pack comes with a validity period of 84 days where consumers get unlimited voice calls and 2GB data. However, if you are part of the Jio Welcome offer and have a compatible 5G phone, you can use unlimited 5G data. It is priced at Rs. 1099. This plan comes bundled with Netflix’s mobile-only plan, which lets you stream Netflix content in 480p only on your smartphones.
2. 1499 plan – This more expensive deal comes with Netflix’s basic plan. You can get 720p streaming on devices like mobile phones, tablets, laptops and TVs. In addition to the Netflix package, you also get unlimited voice calls and 3 GB of daily data. You can also avail unlimited 5G data with Jio’s welcome offer if you have a compatible 5G phone.
