Major step taken to bring advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to common people across India.
New Delhi: Tech giant Google and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) have announced a big strategic partnership to speed up the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India. The most immediate benefit of this deal is that eligible Jio customers will get 18 months of free access to Google’s premium AI Pro plan, which includes the advanced Gemini AI model.
The free subscription, which is officially valued at approximately ₹35,100, is set to roll out soon. The move is seen as one of the country's largest efforts to bring cutting-edge AI technology directly into the hands of consumers.
What is Included in the Free Plan?
The Google AI Pro plan gives users access to several high-end tools:
Gemini 2.5 Pro Model: This is Google's most powerful AI model, used for complex tasks, writing, research, and coding.
Creative Tools: Higher limits for generating high-quality images and videos using models like Nano Banana and Veo 3.1.
Storage: A large 2 Terabytes (TB) of cloud storage across Google Drive, Gmail, and Photos.
Learning Help: Expanded access to NotebookLM, which is an AI tool designed for study and research.
Who is Eligible and How to Get the Offer?
The rollout will begin for a specific group of users first. Eligible customers must be Jio 5G users on an Unlimited 5G plan and must be aged between 18 and 25 years. This focus on youth is part of the companies’ goal to equip the next generation with AI tools. Eligible users can activate this free plan directly through the MyJio app by clicking the “Claim Now” banner once the offer is live for them. The companies have promised to expand this offer to include every Jio customer nationwide soon.
Beyond the Consumer
The partnership is not just for individual users. Reliance and Google are also working together on the business side. Reliance Intelligence will team up with Google Cloud to help Indian companies use advanced AI systems for their work. This includes increasing access to special hardware (Tensor Processing Units or TPUs) needed to train very large AI models, which will help strengthen India's overall AI infrastructure.
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, said, “We aim to make India not just AI-enabled but AI-empowered—where every citizen and enterprise can harness intelligent tools.” Similarly, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, noted that the announcement will put Google’s "cutting-edge AI tools in the hands of consumers, businesses, and India's vibrant developer community.”
This announcement comes as competition in the Indian AI market heats up, following rival telecom operators like Airtel also partnering with AI companies to offer free premium services to their users. This signals a healthy race to make advanced technology more affordable and accessible in the country.
The next step is the phased rollout of the offer and the formal launch of enterprise AI solutions based on this new collaboration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is the Google AI Pro offer for Jio users? A: Jio, in partnership with Google, is offering 18 months of free access to the Google AI Pro premium subscription. This plan includes the advanced Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model and other high-end features.
Q2. What is the value of this free subscription? A: The 18-month Google AI Pro subscription is officially valued at approximately ₹35,100 per user.
Q3. Who is eligible to get this offer first? A: In the initial phase, the offer is available to Jio users aged 18 to 25 years who are subscribed to an Unlimited 5G plan.
Q4. How long does the free access last? A: The complimentary access will last for 18 months from the date of activation, provided the user stays on an eligible Jio 5G plan.
Q5. Will all Jio users get this free plan? A: The companies plan to expand this offer to include all eligible Jio customers nationwide in a phased manner following the initial youth-focused rollout.
Q6. Where can I activate the free subscription? A: Eligible users can claim the offer directly through the MyJio app by looking for the “Claim Now” banner.