500 million Jio users get New Year surprise: ‘Explosion Plans’ launched, recharge tension over for a year
- byPranay Jain
- 17 Dec, 2025
Ahead of the New Year, Reliance Jio has rolled out special prepaid recharge plans under its Happy New Year 2026 offer, bringing big relief to nearly 500 million users. These new plans come with unlimited 5G data, OTT subscriptions and AI services like Google Gemini Pro, catering to different types of users.
Jio has introduced one annual plan and two monthly plans, all of which are now available on the MyJio app, Jio website and other recharge platforms.
Hero Annual Recharge Plan: No recharge for 365 days
The biggest highlight is Jio’s Hero Annual Recharge Plan, priced at ₹3,599 with a validity of 12 months.
Benefits include:
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Unlimited 5G data
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2.5GB high-speed data per day
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Unlimited voice calling
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100 SMS per day
Once activated, users do not need to worry about recharging again for an entire year. The standout benefit of this plan is free access to Google Gemini Pro, which Jio claims is valued at over ₹35,100. This makes it an attractive option for heavy data users and those interested in AI tools.
Super Celebration Monthly Plan loaded with OTT benefits
The Super Celebration Plan is priced at ₹500 with a 28-day validity.
Key benefits:
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Unlimited 5G data
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Unlimited calling
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2GB data per day
In addition, this plan offers access to multiple OTT platforms, including:
YouTube Premium, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Sony LIV, ZEE5, Lionsgate Play, Discovery+, Sun NXT, Fancode, and several regional entertainment apps.
Users also get a Google Gemini Pro subscription, making this plan ideal for those who consume a lot of digital content and use AI-based services.
₹103 Flexi Pack: Cheapest New Year plan
Jio has also launched a ₹103 Happy New Year 2026 Flexi Pack with a validity of 28 days.
What it offers:
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5GB data per day
However, Jio has not clearly mentioned whether unlimited calling and SMS are included. This plan does not include Gemini Pro, but users can choose from Hindi, International or Regional entertainment packs.
This option may suit users with secondary SIMs or limited usage needs.
What makes these plans special?
With unlimited 5G, premium OTT access and AI services bundled together, Jio’s New Year plans aim to offer maximum value at competitive prices. The annual plan, in particular, is positioned as a cost-effective option for users who want long-term peace of mind without frequent recharges.






