Jiohotstar launched: What happens for existing Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema users
Jiohotstar launched: In this article, we will talk about what happens with your current JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar plans, what are the new pricing options for Jiohotstar, and what materials will be available.
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After a dispute over the ownership of the domain, Jiohotstar has finally launched in India. Now, you must have heard of the merger between viacom18 and Star India, resulting in JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar material available on the same platform – jiohotstar. Naturally, it increases concerns for existing customers: what is their current JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar plans? What are the new pricing options for Jiohotstar, and what materials will be available? In this article, we will address these questions.
Jiohotstar launched: What will happen to the current Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema membership?
If you currently subscribe to the Disney+ Hotstar or Gicenma, your current membership will be valid till their original termination dates. For example, if your Disney+ Hotstar scheme is valid till April 2025, there will be no change, and membership will continue as usual. Once your current plan ends, you will need to buy a jiohotstar pack.
Now what material will you see on Jiohotstar?
The company has confirmed that all users of Jiohotstar schemes will provide access to all materials on the platform:
-Limited Live Sports (Cricket, Tennis Grand Slam, Premier League and more).
Before TV, Indian Movie Digital Premier, Hotstar Special and Star Serial.
-Disney+ original, popular Disney movies and kids shows (select more Indian languages in English).
Jiohotstar launch: Complete list of schemes, prices and benefits
There are a total of three schemes – mobile, super and premium. All these come with different benefits and you will spend accordingly.
-Mobile Plan: It supports single screen and is not advertising. For your reference, a single screen means that you will be able to see the content on a smartphone at a time. The price of a 3 -month mobile Jiohotstar membership will be Rs 149 and the annual membership is priced at Rs 499.
-Supar Plan: This is also an advertising Jiohotstar plan, which supports dual screen. So, you will be able to see the material on two devices simultaneously. People will be allowed to see materials on mobile, web, tablet, TV and other equipment. 3-Mahin’s Jiohotstar Super Plan will cost you Rs 299 and the annual plan is priced at Rs 899.
-Preshum: Since it is the most expensive jiohotstar subscription, it will let you see the content without advertisements. This will provide access to four screens at a time, which applies to any supported device such as tablets, laptops or mobiles. As mentioned above, all materials except live sports or shows will be advertising.
