ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity Pro paid subscriptions are now free in India: Here’s how to get them
Follow UsChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity roll out free premium plans in India to expand reach.
Partnerships with major telecoms aim to drive faster user growth.
The move may reshape India’s emerging AI landscape.
Major AI companies are intensifying their focus on the Indian market, leading to an intense rivalry for user adoption. Their current strategy clearly reflects this competition as they are now offering their premium paid subscriptions completely free to the Indian audience.
SurveyThe immediate goal is to achieve massive, rapid adoption, whether by direct distribution or through collaborations with major telecom companies like Jio and Airtel. By widely sharing their most advanced tools at no cost, these corporations are effectively racing to secure a large user base and gather valuable data in this key emerging market.
1. ChatGPT Go
OpenAI will make its mid-tier subscription, ChatGPT Go, complimentary for all new and existing users in India for one full year, starting November 4th. This offer is independent of any specific mobile network. The plan is typically a paid monthly service that provides users with increased message limits, image generation capabilities, and greater capacity for uploading files and documents.
OpenAI noted this move celebrates its growing presence in India, which it considers its second-largest market, thereby making advanced AI accessible to students and professionals alike. Make sure that you have an India-based ChatGPT account. Now to enjoy one year of ChatGPT Go for free, visit the ChatGPT upgrade page via chat.openai.com or the mobile app > select the ChatGPT Go tier > follow prompts to confirm and accept terms > enter payment details if required > confirm Activation.
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2. Google Gemini
Google and Reliance Jio have teamed up to give certain Jio customers the Google AI Pro plan for free for the next 18 months. This free plan gives you access to Google’s best AI tools, features to make better pictures and videos, and a huge 2 Terabytes of cloud storage. Right now, the offer is mainly for Jio users who are between 18 and 25 years old and have an unlimited 5G plan. They plan to open this offer up to all eligible Jio customers across the country soon.
The collaboration underscores a mutual effort to integrate sophisticated AI into the Google applications users frequently utilize. To grab this free deal, you just need to open the My Jio app > look for the Jio Google Gemini banner on the main screen > tap Claim now > sign in to your Google Account if it asks > and tap Activate plan.
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3. Perplexity Pro
In another major collaboration, the AI-powered search and research tool Perplexity has teamed up with Bharti Airtel. All Airtel customers, including those on prepaid, postpaid, broadband, or DTH plans, can claim a free, one-year subscription to Perplexity Pro. Here’s how you can access the free Perplexity Pro plan for free. Open the Airtel Thanks app > go to Rewards/Benefits > find the Perplexity Pro offer > tap Claim Now > sign in to Perplexity > follow the prompts to activate your 1-year free subscription.
