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🧩 What You Actually Get — and it’s Still Worth it
Telcos are indeed offering real freebies—but it’s not talk-time, it’s OTT subscriptions (JioHotstar/Disney + Hotstar) bundled with recharges. Here’s what’s valid:
📱 Jio
- ₹100 pack: 5 GB data, 90 days JioHotstar Mobile or TV access
- ₹195 pack: 15 GB, 90 days JioHotstar Mobile/TV access
- Higher-value packs (e.g., ₹349, ₹398) also come with 90-day Hotstar access and more benefits
📶 Airtel
- ₹100 data pack: 5 GB + 30‑day Disney+ Hotstar Mobile access
- ₹195 pack: 15 GB + 90-day Disney+ Hotstar Mobile
- ₹398, ₹1,029, ₹3,999 prepaid plans include 1 to 12 months JioHotstar Mobile depending on the pack
- New entertainment packs starting ₹279 include access to 25+ OTT platforms
📡 Vi (Vodafone Idea)
- ₹101 pack: 5 GB + 3 months JioHotstar Mobile access
- ₹151 pack: 4 GB, 90-day Hotstar Mobile access
- ₹169 pack: 8 GB + 90-day Hotstar Mobile access
📊 Quick Comparison
| Operator | Valid Recharge | Real Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Jio | ₹100 / ₹195 / ₹349+ | 90 days JioHotstar |
| Airtel | ₹100 / ₹195 / ₹398 / ₹1,029 / ₹3,999+ | 30–365 days Hotstar + other OTT |
| Vi | ₹101 / ₹151 / ₹169 | 90+ days Hotstar |
✅ Final Take
🌟 Yes, Jio, Airtel, and Vi are offering up to 90 days (or longer) of JioHotstar/Disney+ Hotstar for free with certain recharges— and no “free ₹300+ recharge each month”.
