Jio Offers 18 Months of Free Google AI Service to Young 5G Users

In a strategic move, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. has partnered with Google LLC to provide 18 months of free access to Google's premium AI service, Gemini Pro, for eligible Jio subscribers. The initiative, called 'Google AI Pro - Powered by Jio', is aimed at bringing advanced AI capabilities to India's 5G generation.

Under the agreement, users of Jio's 5G Unlimited plans, both prepaid and postpaid, who are between 18-25 years old, will be able to claim this free access. The 18-month complimentary period begins once the subscriber activates the offer through the MyJio app. However, the user must remain on an eligible Unlimited 5G plan to continue enjoying the benefits.

The free bundle reportedly includes Gemini Pro's AI-powered chat functionality, as well as advanced video and image generation tools, such as Nano Banana. Additionally, subscribers will receive 2 TB of cloud storage across Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos.

For Google, this collaboration provides a gateway to India's massive subscriber base through an established telecom operator. By bundling Gemini Pro for a defined term, the tech giant can accelerate the adoption of its AI stack, deepen user engagement, and potentially convert these users into paid subscribers once the promotional period ends.

From a broader market perspective, this move underscores the growing trend of telecom carriers integrating AI services into their offerings, transforming 5G connectivity from "just speed" to "intelligence at your fingertips".