In a major push to make artificial intelligence accessible to Indian consumers, Google has partnered with Reliance Jio to offer free AI Pro subscriptions for Jio Unlimited 5G users for the first 18 months. The rollout will initially target users aged 18 to 25, before expanding to the wider Jio customer base across India.
Expanding AI Access Through Jio
Under the new partnership, eligible Jio users will get access to Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro model through the Gemini app, along with premium tools such as Nano Banana and Veo 3.1 for image and video generation. Students and researchers will also receive extended access to NotebookLM, an AI-powered research and note-taking assistant.
The subscription includes 2 TB of cloud storage, covering Google Photos, Gmail, Drive, and WhatsApp backups for Android users. According to Google, the total value of these combined benefits is approximately Rs 35,100 per user. The offer can be activated via the MyJio app.
Strengthening India’s AI Ecosystem
The partnership follows Reliance’s announcement of a dedicated AI unit built in collaboration with Google and Meta. The three companies are jointly developing foundational AI technologies and computing infrastructure for large-scale deployment across Reliance’s digital ecosystem, including retail, telecom, and media.
Rising Competition in AI Bundling
India’s telecom sector is witnessing a surge in AI-driven partnerships. In July, Airtel partnered with Perplexity to offer a free 12-month Perplexity Pro subscription, while OpenAI recently announced free access to ChatGPT Go for all Indian users from November 4.
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