Streaming platform JioHotstar has announced a significant update to its subscription pricing strategy. From January 28, 2026the service will increase prices for its Super and Premium plans for new subscribers and roll out monthly billing options across all subscription tiers, aiming to match evolving viewer preferences and diversify payment flexibility.
What’s Changing in Subscription Pricing
JioHotstar’s revised pricing will affect the Super and Premium tiers primarily. While the Mobile plan’s base monthly price remains low, yearly and quarterly prices for higher tiers have been adjusted upward ahead of the upcoming change. Existing subscribers who maintain auto-renewal settings will continue to pay their current rates until their next renewal cycle.
New Monthly Plans Across All Tiers
For the first time, JioHotstar is introducing monthly subscription options for all its tiers: Mobile, Super, and Premium. The monthly plans start at ₹79offering clear flexibility for users who prefer short-term commitments or want to pay month-by-month rather than choosing quarterly or annual plans.
Updated Pricing Structure
Under the new structure, key pricing tiers for new users from January 28, 2026 are expected to be:
Mobile Tier
- Monthly: ~₹79
- Quarterly: ~₹149
- Annual: ~₹499
Super Tier
- Monthly: ~₹149
- Quarterly: ~₹349
- Annual: ~₹1,099
Premium Tier
- Monthly: ~₹299
- Quarterly: ~₹699
- Annual: ~₹2,199
The Super tier generally supports simultaneous streaming on up to two devices with full HD, while Premium offers up to four devices with 4K streaming and an ad-free experience (excluding certain live content). Monthly prices launch alongside quarterly and annual options, giving users more control over how they engage with content.
Why the Hike and New Plans Matter
The restructuring responds to shifts in viewing habits, especially increased connected TV and large-screen streamingand rising investment in premium content and sports rights. Expanded plans provide users with flexibility, while price adjustments reflect the platform’s broader content library and service enhancements.
Conclusion
JioHotstar’s subscription overhaul marks a key moment in India’s OTT landscape, blending price increases with greater flexibility through monthly options. For new subscribers, it signals a step toward diversified billing choices; for existing users, it preserves current pricing under auto-renewal. As competition intensifies among streaming platforms, this move reflects efforts to balance cost, content value, and viewer convenience.
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