Best prepaid plans offering JioHotstar subscription under Rs. 500 across telcos

With the ongoing India vs England Test series and Wimbledon, millions of viewers are streaming the matches live on JioHotstar. While access to these sporting events requires a JioHotstar subscription, seamless viewing depends equally on high-speed internet and substantial data allowances. In response to this, telecom providers have introduced recharge packs bundling OTT subscriptions with enhanced data benefits.

The following is a comparative overview of bundled offerings under Rs. 500 from three major telecom operators- Vi, Jio, and Airtel.

Benefits of Vi recharge packs

Vi currently offers the widest range of prepaid recharge options bundled with JioHotstar under Rs. 500, which includes Rs. 239, Rs. 399, and Rs. 469 prepaid plans. Among these, the Rs. 239 plan is the most affordable entry-level pack with a one-month JioHotstar subscription. The Rs. 399 plan also includes a one-month subscription, while the Rs. 469 pack offers access to three months of JioHotstar Mobile.

The Rs. 399 and Rs. 469 plans come with a daily data quota of 2GB and 2.5GB per day. Additionally, in select telecom circles such as Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, the North East, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir, users can enjoy 24×7 Unlimited Data. In other regions, Vi provides a Half Day Unlimited Data benefit, available from midnight to noon.

Furthermore, Vi offers a weekend data rollover feature that allows customers to carry forward unused data from Monday to Friday to use it over the weekend. Users also receive 2GB of on-demand extra data every month.

As part of the Vi Guarantee program, customers are eligible for an additional 130GB of data over one year. Vi users will receive 10GB of data automatically on the 28th day for 13 consecutive cycles. However, this offer is for 5G smartphone customers or those who have recently upgraded to a new 4G device.

Lastly, both the Rs. 399 and Rs. 469 recharge plans include Unlimited 5G data access in circles where Vi has already rolled out its 5G network. Eligible users with 5G-enabled handsets can enjoy unlimited high-speed 5G internet under these plans.

Benefits of Jio recharge packs

Jio offers two prepaid recharge plans under Rs. 500 that offer JioHotstar access, including Rs. 349 and Rs. 445 prepaid plans. Both plans provide a daily data allowance of 2GB per day along with Unlimited 5G data. The plans also come with 50GB of cloud storage via JioCloud. The Rs. 349 Plan includes a 90-day subscription to JioHotstar, while the Rs. 445 recharge offers bundled subscriptions to JioHotstar as well as SonyLIV, Zee5, and 10 other OTT platforms.

Benefits of Airtel recharge packs

Airtel offers limited prepaid recharge plans under Rs. 500 that provide access to the JioHotstar subscription. Currently, the only offering in this price range is the Rs. 398 plan. It comes with a daily data quota of 2GB and includes Unlimited 5G data. The Rs. 398 plan also includes a 28-day subscription to JioHotstar Mobile.

Conclusion

If the JioHotstar subscription and data benefits are the primary concern, Vi offers the most comprehensive prepaid plans. Vi prepaid plans come with maximum data, JioHotstar subscriptions, as well as unique benefits such as Vi Guarantee and unlimited data benefits. These features position Vi’s offerings as the best bundled plans currently available. However, for users prioritizing OTT content, Jio’s Rs. 445 plan stands out with JioHotstar and subscriptions to over 10 other OTT platforms. Notably, all three telecom providers offer Unlimited 5G access on select plans.