Recently, JioCinema quietly launched a new Premium Annual plan, following the introduction of a monthly subscription plan by the Viacom18-owned streaming service. The annual plan offers access to streaming videos at a maximum resolution of 4K, without advertisements (though there are exceptions for sports and live events). What sets this plan apart is its cost – it is cheaper than competing services and even the now-defunct original Premium plan.
The newly launched JioCinema Premium Annual plan is priced at Rs. 599, but an introductory offer decreases the cost by 50 percent to Rs. 299. After the initial 12-month billing cycle concludes, users will be charged the full amount. The plan includes the same benefits as the monthly option, with ad-free streaming of videos from premium content providers like HBO, Paramount, Peacock, and Warner Bros. Users can stream in 4K resolution on one device and also download content for offline viewing.
While all three JioCinema streaming plans offer ad-free content, IPL cricket and other live events will still contain advertisements. At Rs. 299, the Premium Annual plan offers more value for money than the Rs. 59 monthly plan. The new annual option is significantly cheaper than the discontinued Rs. 999 annual subscription. JioCinema also introduced a Premium Family plan at Rs. 149, with an introductory price of Rs. 89 for the first month. However, it remains unclear if an annual version of the Family plan will be launched.
Despite the affordability of JioCinema’s plans, other streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video offer tough competition. Netflix’s mobile-only plan starts at Rs. 149 per month, while Disney+ Hotstar and Amazon Prime Video charge Rs. 299 per month. The annual costs for both services are Rs. 1,499, making JioCinema’s pricing still competitive.
JioCinema’s new Premium Annual plan offers an affordable option for users to access premium ad-free content at a maximum resolution of 4K. With a competitive pricing strategy and the promise of quality content, JioCinema is poised to attract a wider audience and solidify its position in the streaming service market.
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