Reliance Jio sneakily discontinues most of its Prepaid plans that bundled free Disney+Hotstar subscription

By Shivangi Agarwal • Updated On Oct 13, 2022

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Reliance Jio has been very popular among consumers due to its prepaid plans that bundled the Disney+Hotstar app for free. Due to these plans, Jio users did not have to pay an extra amount to subscribe to Disney+Hotstar as they got it bundled with their mobile plans. Now, there is some disappointing news for prepaid Jio users as the company has suddenly discontinued most of its prepaid plans that bundled free Disney+Hotstar subscriptions. The company sneakily discontinued 12 prepaid plans starting from Rs. 151 add-on-recharge plan to Rs. 3119.

Now, Jio is offering a free 1-year Disney+Hotstar Premium subscription with only 2 plans- Both of which are quite expensive.

List of Plans that have been discontinued by Jio

Rs. 151 Disney+Hotstar Data Add-on-Recharge Plan
Rs. 555 Disney+Hotstar Data Add-on-Recharge Plan
Rs. 659 Disney+Hotstar Data Add-on-Recharge Plan
Jio Rs. 333 Disney+Hotstar Data Recharge Plan
Jio Rs. 499 Disney+Hotstar Data Recharge Plan
Jio Rs. 583 Disney+Hotstar Data Recharge Plan
Jio Rs. 601 Disney+Hotstar Data Recharge Plan
Jio Rs. 783 Disney+Hotstar Data Recharge Plan
Jio Rs. 799 Disney+Hotstar Data Recharge Plan
Jio Rs. 1066 Disney+Hotstar Data Recharge Plan
Jio Rs. 2999 Disney+Hotstar Data Recharge Plan
Jio Rs. 3119 Disney+Hotstar Data Recharge Plan

The plans mentioned above no longer provide free Disney+Hotstar subscription. Although the company might add new plans later on prior to the T20 World Cup but for now, a maximum number of plans have been taken down.

Plans that still offer Disney+Hotstar Subscription

Rs. 1499 plan is Valid for 84 days and offers 2GB data per day, unlimited calls, and 100SMS/day with access to Disney+Hotstar, Jio Security, Jio Cinema, Jio Tv, Jio Cloud, and more.
Rs. 4199 per year offering 3GB data per day along with all other benefits mentioned above with the 1499 plan, including a Hotstar subscription.

With the cricket world cup being a few days away, Jio might announce revised plans soon. Stay tuned to this space for more updates.

Shivangi Agarwal

Shivangi is a tech writer at Smartprix, where she covers consumer technology news with a focus on smartphones, wearables, laptops, and the evolving world of OTT streaming. Since joining the team in August 2021, she has written over 120 in-depth reviews, comparisons, and buying guides aimed at helping readers navigate the ever-changing tech landscape.

With a strong foundation in English literature and education, Shivangi brings clarity, insight, and a reader-first approach to every story. Her expertise lies in breaking down complex features into accessible, practical insights—whether she’s reviewing the latest smartphone or exploring trends in infotainment.

Shivangi holds a B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in English, along with a B.Ed in English and Social Studies. She is based in Faridabad, India. You can follow her work on Smartprix or connect with her for tech-related queries.

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