As soon as the IPL starts, the frenzy of cricket lovers peaks. Last year’s champion RCB won the first match. Mumbai Indians defeated KKR on the second day. As the tournament progresses, the excitement will increase. As a result, cricket lovers will focus on IPL. Question one, IPL can be seen for free?

This time there has been a big change in broadcasting. Full matches are no longer available on GeoHotstar for free. While the new ‘hybrid’ model offers some free viewing initially, a subscription is mandatory to watch the entire match. Mobile plans start at Rs 79 per month, while the Rs 149 ‘Super’ plan offers multi-device viewing. Subscription is available on recharge. There are ways to do it without a separate subscription. Several telecom companies are offering JioHotstar subscription along with their recharge plans.

Reliance Jio Plan

Reliance Jio, the popular telecom company in India has offered attractive benefits in their multiple prepaid plans. Where customers get JioHotstar subscription along with data and calling facilities.

349 plan

In this plan, customers get 2GB data per day, unlimited voice calls and unlimited 5G data. The plan is valid for 28 days but with 3 months of JioHotstar mobile subscription.

449 plan

Just like the Rs 349 plan, this plan also comes with 2GB data per day, unlimited calls and 5G data. Along with this, 3 months JioHotstar mobile subscription is being given. The validity of the plan is 28 days.

949 plan

This plan is very effective for long term use. This plan is valid for up to 84 days. Daily 2GB data, unlimited calls and 5G facilities will be available here. Besides, there is a 3-month JioHotstar mobile subscription.

3,999 plan

In this annual plan, customers get 2.5GB data per day, unlimited 5G data and unlimited calling facilities. It comes with a full JioHotstar mobile subscription.

Apart from this, JioHotstar benefits are also available in Tk 100 and Tk 195 data add-ons.

Airtel plan

India’s top telecom company Bharti Airtel has added subscription to popular OTT platform JioHotstar along with data and calling benefits for its customers in multiple prepaid recharge plans.

449 plan

In this plan, customers get 4GB data per day, unlimited 5G and unlimited voice calling. Along with this, JioHotstar mobile access is provided for 28 days.

549 plan

This plan comes with 3GB data per day and unlimited 5G facilities. The plan is valid for 28 days but comes with 3 months of JioHotstar mobile subscription.

1,029 plan

This plan is very useful for long term use. This plan is valid for 84 days. It comes with 2GB data per day, unlimited 5G and voice calling facilities. Besides, there is a 3-month JioHotstar mobile subscription.

3,999 plan

This annual plan offers 2.5GB data per day, unlimited 5G and unlimited calling facilities. It also includes a full 1-year JioHotstar mobile subscription, perfect for long-term entertainment.

VI (Vodafone Idea) plan

To increase competition in India’s telecom market, Vodafone Idea has added data and calling benefits to its various prepaid plans as well as subscription to popular OTT platform JioHotstar. Along with this, there is the company’s special ‘Hero Unlimited’ facility, where unlimited data usage is available at certain times.

101 data voucher

This add-on voucher offers 5GB data. It also comes with 3 months GeoHotstar subscription. However, an active base plan is mandatory to use it.

399 plan

In this plan, customers get 2GB data per day, unlimited calling and unlimited data at specified times. The plan is valid for 28 days and comes with 1 month JioHotstar mobile subscription.

469 plan

Here the daily data has been increased to 2.5GB. Besides, customers get 3 months JioHotstar mobile subscription within 28 days validity.

994 plan

For long-term usage, this plan includes 2GB data per day, unlimited calling and 3 months JioHotstar subscription with 84 days validity.

3,699 plan

This annual plan offers 2GB data per day and unlimited calling facilities. It also includes JioHotstar mobile subscription for a full 1 year.

Caution on data consumption

4K streaming can consume 10-12GB of data in a single match. 1080p will also require 2-3GB. So if you don’t have unlimited 5G it is wise to use ‘Data Saver’ or ‘Medium’ mode.

All in all, this year’s IPL is not completely free, but there is an opportunity to enjoy the matches without any additional costs through telecom recharge plans. Now it’s time to dive into the thrill of cricket by just choosing your preferred plan.