Jio’s New Google Gemini Offer
Honestly, most "free" telecom offers usually end up being a three-month trial of a music app you’ll never use or a discount coupon for a website you’ve never heard of. But this one? This one actually made me sit up and pay attention. Jio has quietly (well, maybe not so quietly if you follow tech news) dropped a massive perk: 18 months of the Google One AI Premium plan, which includes the new Gemini 3 model for absolutely zero rupees.
If you were to pay for this out of pocket, it would set you back about ₹1,950 a month. Do the math, and that’s roughly ₹35,100 worth of value just sitting there. It feels a bit surreal, like when you find a 500-rupee note in a pair of jeans you haven't worn since last winter, except this is digital, and arguably way more useful if you’re into tech or just need a smarter assistant than the default one on your phone. Reliance Jio (@reliancejio) announced on X that the biggest AI drop of the year is here, with Google’s Gemini 3 now available, and the Pro Plan free for 18 months with the Jio Unlimited 5G plan.
Gemini 3 Access Now Free
Okay, let’s talk about the actual toy you’re getting. The headline here isn't just "free AI," it's specifically access to Gemini 3.
If you’ve used the free version of Gemini or ChatGPT, you know they’re... fine. They’re good for planning a dinner menu or writing a generic email. But the "Pro" versions are usually where the magic happens better reasoning, coding skills that actually work, and deep integration with Google Docs and Gmail.
With this offer, you aren't just getting a chatbot. You get 2TB of storage (which, let's be real, is the main reason most of us pay Google anyway) and advanced features like:
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Gemini 3 Model: It’s smarter, faster, and less likely to hallucinate weird facts than the older versions.
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Integration: It works directly inside your Google Docs and Slides. I used it recently to draft a slide deck for a project I was dreading, and it did about 60% of the heavy lifting. Not perfect, but a huge time saver.
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Veo & Nano Banana: Access to these newer creative tools for video and image generation. The names are a bit quirky, but the tech is solid.
It’s surprisingly robust. Usually, "free" tiers are watered down, but this looks like the full premium experience. Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) shared on X that Jio is now offering unlimited Google Gemini for free to all 234 million 5G users starting yesterday.
How to Get 18 Months of Gemini Pro Worth ₹35,100 AI Plan for Free?
Here is the part where things can get a little finicky. I tried this myself yesterday, and it wasn't instant, so don't panic if it takes a minute.
The Basic Checklist:
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You need a Jio SIM. obviously.
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You need an active 5G Plan. specifically a prepaid or postpaid plan of ₹349 or higher. If you’re on an old 4G plan or a cheaper pack, the banner just won’t show up.
The Steps:
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Open the MyJio App. (Make sure it's updated; mine was buggy until I hit 'update' in the Play Store).
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Look for a banner that says "Jio Gemini Offer" or something about "Claim Google One AI Premium." It’s usually right at the top or under the "Mobile" tab.
Tap Claim Now.
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It will ask you to sign in with your Google account. Crucial Note: Use your main personal account, not a work email, because the 2TB storage will apply there.
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Once you activate it, you should see the benefits reflect in your Google One app pretty quickly.
What Has Changed?
If you heard about this a few months ago, you might be thinking, "Wait, wasn't this only for students?" Yes, and that was annoying. Originally, Jio rolled this out just for people aged 18-25. I remember feeling remarkably old when I read that eligibility criteria. It felt like being told I was too old to order a Happy Meal.
But here is the update: As of mid-November 2025, they scrapped the age limit. Now, anyone with an eligible Unlimited 5G plan gets it. They also upgraded the model from Gemini 2.5 to the newer Gemini 3. So, not only is the gate open for everyone, but the prize inside is actually better than what the "youth" got initially.
Is there a catch? Technically, yes. You have to stay on that qualifying Jio plan for the full 18 months. If you switch to a cheaper plan or port out, the free AI ride ends. It’s a retention tactic, sure but honestly, if you’re already using Jio 5G, it’s a pretty sweet golden handcuff to have.
