The IPL 2025 is just around the corner and the fans are ready for the big sports program starting from 22 March. However, after JioCinema and Hotstar, there is a big news that may disappoint Indian cricket fans.
In particular, two major streaming players in Indian cricket came last year to create a joint venture called Giostar in the $ 8.5 billion deal. On 14 January, JISTAR announced to launch a new streaming app GeohotastarWhich will host all materials with two apps.
No more free IPL streaming:
After the merger, free IPL streaming is expected to stop as gehotstar, as according to a report by Reuters, expected to adopt a hybrid model for domestic cricket season. Allegedly, the users will still be able to watch matches for free for a certain period of time, after which they will be asked to buy a subscription for the new app.
In particular, JioCinema was providing free IPL streaming to all users since 2023, when it acquired the rights of the popular cricket event for $ 3 billion.
“Once a user develops intimacy on the platform, it starts looking for free, becomes loyal … membership will then kick,” the Reuters said quoting a source.
Jiohotstar schemes:
In particular, Jiohotstar begins at the cost of schemes Go up 149 more in India For the top-end premium advertising scheme, 1,499 which lasts for an entire year.
Mobile (advertising scheme): 149 for 3 months and 499 per year. Accessually accessible to a device at a time.
Super (Advertisement -Assistant Scheme) – 299 for 3 months and 899 per year. Mobile, web or any otherly supported living room device can be used by two devices at a time.
> Premium (Advertisement -Mukti Plan) – 299 per month, 499 for 3 months and 1499 per year. Users can use materials on any four devices at a time.
