With the growing number of Over-The-Top (OTT) apps, it’s now becoming essential for users to choose their operator and plan based on their OTT preferences. Free OTT subscriptions are a great way to extract the maximum value from your mobile plan. And so, subscribers need to pick and choose their plans wisely. Jio, Airtel and Vi have a variety of free OTT subscriptions on offer, depending on the plan (and validity) one chooses. Some operators even offer dedicated OTT pass recharges with monthly, quarterly and yearly recharges. We take a closer look at the best prepaid plans with OTT benefits across Jio, Airtel and Vi.
Benefits of Prepaid OTT plans
Mobile OTT plans do offer several benefits especially for those who consume streaming content directly on their smartphones. A key benefit of OTT plans is their access to multiple platforms compared to subscribing to different OTT services individually. Most OTT bundles will provide a free subscription (depending on the validity period) for one streaming app (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Sony LIV) and provide access to multiple streaming services through their own video streaming platforms (JioTV, Airtel Xstream, Vi Movies & TV). A key detail subscribers need to keep in mind is that some OTT plans will only let users stream content to their mobile phones. Some operators and plans are more generous letting users use their OTT benefits on laptops and smart TVs as well. In short, it’s advisable to read the fine print in your app, and check exactly what’s covered under your plan before you recharge.
Jio vs Airtel vs Vi: Best Prepaid Plans with OTT Benefits Compared
Best Jio Prepaid Plans with OTT Benefits
Jio also provides a Rs. 200 (30GB) monthly data pass that gets subscribers access to a bunch of subscriptions from YouTube Premium, to Discovery+, Hoichoi, Lionsgate Play and more.
| Price Plan (Rs.) | Validity | Daily Data (per day) | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 349 | 28 days | 2GB | JioHotStar |
| 1,029 | 84 days | 2GB | Amazon Prime Lite + JioTV |
| 3,599 | 365 days | 2.5GB | Amazon Prime Lite + JioTV |
Best Airtel Prepaid Plans with OTT Benefits
Airtel also has a Rs. 200 (30GB) data pass with 28 day access to YouTube Premium, Apple Music, and SonyLIV to name a few.
| Price Plan (Rs.) | Validity | Daily Data (per day) | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 598 | 28 days | 2GB | Netflix Basic + JioHotstar Super + Zee5 Premium + Xstream |
| 838 | 56 days | 3GB | Amazon Prime Lite + SonyLIV + Xstream |
| 1,729 | 84 days | 2GB | Netflix Basic + JioHotstar Super + Zee5 Premium + Xstream |
Best Vi Prepaid Plans with OTT Benefits
Like Jio, Vi also provides a Rs. 200 (30GB) monthly data pass for subscribers who want access to multiple OTT platforms without the need to recharge the primary recharge. Just like Jio’s pass, Vi also gets subscribers access to Lionsgate Play, PlayFlix and a number of regional language OTT platforms.
| Price Plan (Rs.) | Validity | Daily Data (per day) | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 696 | 56 days | 2GB | Amazon Prime Lite |
| 996 | 84 days | 2GB | Amazon Prime Lite |
| 3,799 | 365 days | 2GB | SonyLIV + Vi Movies & TV |
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