India's Largest Carrier to Offer Free Access to Google's Advanced AI Model Gemini for its Subscribers.
Google has partnered with Reliance Intelligence, an AI-focused subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, to offer users on Jio's Unlimited 5G plan access to the advanced AI model Gemini Pro at no extra cost.
As part of this deal, qualifying users will gain access to Gemini 2.5 Pro and receive higher limits for Google's Nano Banana and Veo 3.1 AI image and video generators, in addition to expanded access to NotebookLM. Additionally, the plan includes 2TB of cloud storage across Google's apps.
Google has a significant stake in India's mobile network operator market, having purchased a 7.7 percent stake worth $4.5 million in 2020. The tech giant is now using this position to promote its AI ambitions on a global scale.
The offer will initially be exclusive to Jio customers aged between 18 and 25 but will eventually extend to all users via the MyJio app. This move marks Google's growing presence in India, where rival carriers like Bharti Airtel have also launched aggressive AI initiatives.
In July, Perplexity AI partnered with Bharti Airtel to offer a year-long subscription worth $200 to its 360 million customers. Meanwhile, OpenAI has been aggressively expanding its presence in the country, recently debuting its cheapest ChatGPT subscription, priced at 390 rupees ($4.60), for India's market.
The deal underscores Google's commitment to leveraging AI technology globally and positions it as a major player in the rapidly evolving Indian tech landscape.
Google has partnered with Reliance Intelligence, an AI-focused subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, to offer users on Jio's Unlimited 5G plan access to the advanced AI model Gemini Pro at no extra cost.
As part of this deal, qualifying users will gain access to Gemini 2.5 Pro and receive higher limits for Google's Nano Banana and Veo 3.1 AI image and video generators, in addition to expanded access to NotebookLM. Additionally, the plan includes 2TB of cloud storage across Google's apps.
Google has a significant stake in India's mobile network operator market, having purchased a 7.7 percent stake worth $4.5 million in 2020. The tech giant is now using this position to promote its AI ambitions on a global scale.
The offer will initially be exclusive to Jio customers aged between 18 and 25 but will eventually extend to all users via the MyJio app. This move marks Google's growing presence in India, where rival carriers like Bharti Airtel have also launched aggressive AI initiatives.
In July, Perplexity AI partnered with Bharti Airtel to offer a year-long subscription worth $200 to its 360 million customers. Meanwhile, OpenAI has been aggressively expanding its presence in the country, recently debuting its cheapest ChatGPT subscription, priced at 390 rupees ($4.60), for India's market.
The deal underscores Google's commitment to leveraging AI technology globally and positions it as a major player in the rapidly evolving Indian tech landscape.
. And the Indian carrier is getting these benefits for free! It's like someone is saying, "Hey, you've got potential! Let me give you the tools to unlock your full potential." 
The question is, are we open to receiving that kind of help and support? Are we willing to say yes to opportunities that can take us to the next level?
It's interesting that Google is trying to lure in the younger crowd with this deal. Do you think other carriers will follow suit and offer similar perks? 
... how can Jio customers get free access to a super advanced AI model like Gemini Pro with no strings attached? I need to see some solid data on this partnership, like what exactly does Reliance Industries get out of it and how much is Google actually paying for this deal? $4.5 million seems like peanuts considering the stakes involved 
, like who thought 2TB of cloud storage was a good idea? we're basically paying for a bigger cloud to store all our stuff... and now everyone's gonna be using the same AI model Gemini Pro - sounds like a whole lotta duplication to me 
they already got a stake in the mobile network operator market and now theyre partnering with reliance industries to offer free access to gemini pro its like they say "if you want to make an omelette you gotta break some eggs" google is literally breaking into the indian market with this deal 
I mean, access to Gemini Pro and more cloud storage? That's pretty sweet 
Plus, Google's already got a big stake in India's mobile market, so it's only fitting they're using that leverage to promote their AI stuff 
It'll be interesting to see how other carriers respond to this move 
But wait, is this just Google trying to boost its presence in India and make a quick buck off our data? I don't know... Maybe it's not that bad? 
Ugh, I don't know... Can we just enjoy the freebies for now? 
The security concerns are real...
The more options we have, the better off we are. And hey, maybe this will even spark some innovation in the country! 
i mean, who wouldn't want unlimited 5G plans with extra cloud storage and those dope image/video generators? 
this deal is a total win-win for both jio customers and google! 
