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Google and Reliance Jio Unveil 18 Months of Free Gemini Pro for Young 5G Users

Early access through the MyJio app targets users aged 18–25 to jump‑start AI adoption across India.

Overview

  • Eligible Jio subscribers on Unlimited 5G plans receive Google’s AI Pro package free for 18 months, including Gemini 2.5 Pro, image and video generation models, NotebookLM, and 2 TB of cloud storage.
  • Activation is available via a banner and claim flow in the MyJio app, with media reports citing eligibility on plans priced from ₹349; access continues as long as the Unlimited 5G plan remains active.
  • The companies value the bundle at ₹35,100 per user, and existing paid Gemini Pro users with a valid Gmail ID can switch to the complimentary ‘Google AI Pro – Powered by Jio’ after their current term ends.
  • The rollout began October 30 with early access for subscribers aged 18–25, with a pledged expansion to all Jio customers nationwide, though no specific timetable has been announced.
  • Beyond consumers, Reliance Intelligence becomes a strategic Google Cloud partner to broaden TPU access and drive Gemini Enterprise adoption, as rival promotions in India include Airtel–Perplexity and OpenAI’s free ChatGPT Go from November 4.