Overview
- JioCinema Premium now offers monthly plans at Rs. 29 for single screen and Rs. 89 for four screens, with ad-free 4K streaming and content downloads.
- The service continues to provide free streaming of sports, including the IPL, despite the premium upgrade.
- Previously available annual plans have been replaced by more flexible monthly subscriptions, reflecting a strategic shift in pricing.
- JioCinema's aggressive pricing undercuts major competitors like Netflix and Amazon Prime, whose plans start at higher prices in India.
- The introduction of these plans follows a merger between Viacom18 and Disney's local unit, aiming to capture a significant share of India's streaming audience.