Reliance’s JioStar has launched the JioHotstar streaming platform which merges JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.
With a combined user base of more than 50 crores and over 3 lakh hours of content, it is going to be the largest streaming service in India.
The subscription plans for the new platform have been broadly divided into three categories.
The cheapest plan starts at ₹149 for three months or ₹499 for a year. This Mobile (ad-supported) plan allows the user to access content on only one mobile device.
The next Super (ad-supported) plan costs ₹299 for three months or ₹899 for a year and allows the subscriber to access content on any two devices at a time. It will also let the user access all content on any supported platforms (mobile, web and supported living room devices).
The costliest plan, Premium (ad-free plan) starts at ₹299 for one month which can be purchased only via the web browser. It can also be purchased for several months together at ₹499 for three months and ₹1,499 for a year.
This plan grants access to content on any four devices and does not show any ads to the users.
JioHotstar will come with an ad-supported free plan as well.
People are quite excited about this merger as they get to view a lot of their favourite content on one platform without having to subscribe to two different ones. The added benefit of enjoying Disney+ Hotstar’s content at affordable rates makes it even more appealing.
Additionally, users have received a complimentary one-month JioHotstar Premium Subscription, which also adds to their streaming experience.
