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Reliance and Google Offer 18 Months of Free Google AI Pro to Jio 5G Users

The tie-up targets young subscribers first to seed Google’s premium AI in India, signaling a broader enterprise push via TPUs and Gemini tools.

Overview

  • Early access began on October 30 for Jio users aged 18–25 on Unlimited 5G plans, with activation via a “Claim Now” banner in the MyJio app.
  • The complimentary package, valued at roughly ₹35,100 (~$399) for 18 months, includes Gemini 2.5 Pro, Veo 3.1 for video, Nano Banana for images, NotebookLM, and 2 TB of cloud storage.
  • Reliance says the offer will expand to all Jio customers nationwide in the shortest time possible, though a detailed timeline has not been disclosed.
  • On the enterprise side, Reliance Intelligence will partner with Google Cloud to widen access to TPUs in India and promote Gemini Enterprise, including pre-built AI agents.
  • The rollout follows competing promotions in India, including OpenAI’s year-long free ChatGPT Go offer starting November 4 and Airtel’s partnership to provide Perplexity Pro at no cost.