A. Use Free Trials & Promotional Offers

1. Free Trials from OTT Platforms

• Netflix: While Netflix no longer offers regular free trials in India, it sometimes gives limited-time 7-day access to new users.
• Amazon Prime Video: New users can get a 30-day free trial.
• Disney+ Hotstar: Occasionally offers free access to select content or live sports.

2. Offers from Telecom Providers

Many mobile and broadband plans come with free OTT subscriptions.

• Airtel: Postpaid and Fiber users get Netflix Basic, Amazon Prime, and Hotstar Premium.
• Jio: Offers Netflix Mobile, Prime Video, and Hotstar VIP with prepaid and broadband plans.
• Vi (Vodafone Idea): Select plans offer free Disney+ Hotstar and Prime Video.
• BSNL: Some broadband plans include OTT services.

💡 Pro Tip: Check your provider’s app regularly for updated OTT bundles.

3. Credit Card and Bank Offers

Many premium credit cards offer free OTT access:

• HDFC Millennia Card: Free Amazon Prime Video.
• ICICI Amazon Pay Card: One year of Amazon Prime.
• Axis Bank Select Card: Free Netflix for 6 months.
• SBI Elite Card: Free Disney+ Hotstar.

💡 Pro Tip: Check your card’s rewards section—you might already have OTT benefits waiting.

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B. Use Telecom & Broadband OTT Bundles

1. Mobile Plans with Free Streaming

• Jio Postpaid Plus (₹399+): Includes Netflix Mobile, Prime Video, and Hotstar Mobile.
• Airtel Postpaid (₹499+): Netflix Basic, Amazon Prime, and Hotstar included.
• Vi RedX (₹1099/month): Free Netflix, Prime Video, and Hotstar VIP.

2. Broadband Plans with Free OTT

• JioFiber (₹999+): Access to Netflix, Prime, Hotstar, Sony LIV, and more.
• Airtel Xstream (₹999+): Netflix Basic, Prime Video, and Hotstar included.
• ACT Fibernet (₹1000+): Free Netflix and Hotstar VIP access.

💡 Pro Tip: Already paying for the internet? Switch to a plan that includes OTT benefits to save more.

3. How to Activate Free OTT Access

• Open your telecom provider’s official app (like MyJio, Airtel Thanks, or Vi App).
• Go to the Entertainment or OTT Offers section.
• Click Activate next to Netflix, Prime, or Hotstar.
• Sign in using your registered mobile number and start watching.

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C. Share OTT Accounts Legally

You can legally share streaming accounts using household plans.

1. Netflix Premium Plan (₹649/month)

• Allows streaming on 4 devices at once.
• Create separate profiles for different users.
• Make sure all users are under one household to avoid extra charges.

2. Amazon Prime Video Sharing

• Go to “Amazon Household” settings.
• Add one adult family member.
• Both users get full Prime benefits, including Prime Video.

3. Disney+ Hotstar Sharing

• Premium plans support up to 4 devices.
• Great for families or roommates.

💡 Pro Tip: Use a VPN to maintain a consistent IP if sharing with someone far away.

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