Google gives Jio customers free access to Gemini 2.5 Pro — 18 months of pro AI and 2TB storage

Google has struck a major partnership with Reliance Intelligence to offer Gemini 2.5 Pro to eligible Jio Unlimited 5G subscribers at no extra cost for 18 months. The initial rollout targets Jio customers aged 18–25 and will later expand to all qualifying plan holders via the MyJio app.

The bundle includes access to Gemini 2.5 Pro, expanded generation limits for the Nano Banana and Veo 3.1 image/video tools, enhanced NotebookLM access and 2TB of Google cloud storage — a package valued at roughly 35,100 rupees (~$396) per user. This move underscores India’s importance as a strategic market for AI services.

Key points

• Who’s eligible: Initially Jio Unlimited 5G subscribers aged 18–25; will expand to other eligible customers via MyJio.
• What’s included: Gemini 2.5 Pro, higher Nano Banana & Veo 3.1 limits, NotebookLM access, plus 2TB cloud storage for 18 months.
• Partnership context: Google previously bought a 7.7% stake in Jio parent Reliance in 2020 for about $4.5 billion, and is deepening ties to accelerate AI adoption in India.

Why it matters

Offering premium AI models like Gemini 2.5 Pro bundled with mobile plans is a rapid way to scale users and train AI ecosystems locally. For Google, the deal helps expand Gemini’s footprint in a huge market; for Reliance and Jio, the offer increases subscriber value and differentiates plans.

India is quickly becoming an AI battleground: rivals are pursuing similar strategies. For example, Perplexity partnered with Bharti Airtel earlier in 2025 to give Airtel users Perplexity Pro access, and OpenAI recently introduced lower‑cost ChatGPT tiers in India as part of its push.

Questions and considerations

• Privacy & data: Users should check how data used with Gemini and related tools is stored and processed, and whether any local‑specific terms apply.
• Access & limits: Confirm eligibility and exact feature limits in the MyJio app once the offer reaches your account.
• Longer term: Watch whether Google extends similar deals to other carriers or markets, and how this shapes competition for AI services.

For more details, check the MyJio app and Google’s AI product pages when they publish specific rollout notices. This partnership is another sign that carriers and cloud/AI companies will increasingly collaborate to embed advanced models into consumer plans.

Discussion: Would free Gemini Pro bundled with your carrier change how you use AI — more creativity, productivity, or privacy concerns? Share your thoughts below.