June 23, 2025: Reliance Jio has introduced a new recharge plan priced at ₹349, drawing attention for bundling 90 days of Disney+ Hotstar Mobile access, 56GB of data, unlimited voice calls, and 100 SMS/day. On paper, the offer appears highly attractive, especially for fans of Hotstar originals like Aarya, Special Ops, and Criminal Justice. But several users have flagged that the offer comes with fine print many miss.
Plan Benefits at a Glance
- Validity: 90 Days
- Data: 2GB per day (total 56GB)
- OTT Access: Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription (ads included)
- Calls & SMS: Unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS/day
- Bonus: 50GB JioAICloud storage
The standard Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription itself costs ₹149 for three months, making the bundle a seemingly valuable deal. However, subscribers are finding out that activation of the OTT benefit isn’t automatic or foolproof.
The Catch
To get the Hotstar subscription extended for the entire 90 days, users must:
Recharge again within 48 hours after the current plan ends — only then will the Disney+ Hotstar benefit be renewed for the remaining two months.
Use the same Jio number across the Jio app, JioAICloud, and Disney+ Hotstar accounts. Otherwise, the system fails to link the services.
If you miss either condition, the Hotstar subscription does not activate or extend, even if you’ve recharged correctly.
Users Cry Foul Over “Misleading” Ads
Several frustrated Jio users have taken to social media to complain. Many claim they recharged based on the offer only to find no OTT access activated.
“I recharged with ₹349 as it promised 3 months of Disney+ Hotstar. But I didn’t receive the subscription,” wrote one user on a community forum.
“The offer feels misleading. You need to meet a bunch of conditions just to access the basic benefits,” said another.
Final Verdict
The Jio ₹349 plan can be a good deal, but only for users who:
- Read the fine print,
- Time their recharges precisely, and
- Ensure all linked accounts are under the same Jio number.
Otherwise, the “free Hotstar” benefit can easily slip through the cracks, leaving subscribers disappointed.