JioCinema recently launched monthly plans for premium ad-free content in India for Rs 29 and Rs 89. Now, the company has silently unveiled a new Rs 599 annual plan for Indian consumers. Here are the details.
JioCinema Premium annual plan details
JioCinema Premium annual plan for 12 months costs Rs 599. However, the company is offering it for an introductory price of Rs 299, at a 50 percent discount on the actual price.
This new Premium plan will also be ad-free, like the Rs 29 and Rs 89 plans. However, users will still see ads during sports events and live shows. They will be able to stream content with 4K resolutions on one device, as it is an expansion of the Rs 29 plan and not a “Family” plan. Currently, there is no word about the “Family” annual ad-free plan.
The JioCinema Premium annual plan comes cheaper compared to Disney+ Hotstar and Amazon Prime’s yearly plans, as they cost Rs 1,499 for a year. While the Disney+ Hotstar plan allows access to four screens, Amazon Prime users can stream the same video only from three devices simultaneously.
Meanwhile, Netflix does not have any yearly subscription plans in India right now. But the Netflix Premium is priced at Rs 649 for a month, which becomes Rs 7,788 for a year. It supports up to four devices with features like 4K (Ultra HD) + HDR and Spatial audio.
It is worth noting that Disney+ Hotstar’s annual subscription offers ad-free content, but live shows and sports are ad-supported. Meanwhile, some titles on Amazon Prime might have teasers or trailers, but they can be skipped. Also, live events, sports and other add-on channels will show advertisements.
Furthermore, Netflix mentions that there is no ad-supported plan in India. However, any live sports or events on the platform might continue to have ads, depending on the region.
JioCinema Premium Rs 29 and Rs 89 plans
The recently launched Rs 29 and Rs 89 plans allow users to enjoy ad-free premium content that includes children’s shows, movies, series, and more. Users can also have the option to view it offline after downloading the content. The only difference between the two plans is that the Rs 29 plan supports one device, while the Rs 89 allows users to access four devices.
Meanwhile, JioCinema’s existing Rs 99 and Rs 999 monthly and annual plans for ad-free Hollywood content and ad-supported local-language content were discontinued last month after the Rs 29 and Rs 89 premium plans were announced.
